Inauguration Balls Past and Present

George H.W. Bush; Bill Clinton with Clarence Clemons
(l. to r.): Cynthia Johnson / Time Life Pictures / Getty; Diana Walker / Time Life Pictures / Getty

Rock On
In recent years, some of the Presidents have joined musicians on stage at their balls. George H.W. Bush, left, received a personalized electric guitar, while Bill Clinton pulled out his sax to jam with E Street Band member Clarence Clemons and other artists

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