Black Tie and Boots

President Bush waves as he and first lady Laura Bush attend the Texas State Society's "Black Tie and Boots Ball," the week's first inaugural gala, Jan. 19, 2005, in Washington. Also on stage are Vice President Richard B. Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney.

First lady Laura Bush attends the Texas State Society's "Black Tie and Boots Ball," Jan. 19, 2005, in Washington.

President Bush addresses the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005, as his daughters Jenna, left, Barbara and first lady Laura Bush look on.

Vice President Dick Cheney shows off his boots as first lady Laura Bush and President Bush look on, at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

President Bush, right, looks into the balcony as his daughter Jenna, left, flashes the University of Texas "Longhorn" hand sign, at the Texas State Society's "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

President Bush's daughters Jenna, left, and Barbara look out at the guests attending the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave to supporters as they walk offstage at the Texas State Society's "Black Tie and Boots Ball," Jan. 19, 2005, in Washington. Texas Gov. Rick Perry stands to the left of the president.

Sarah Furlow, of Lamesa, Texas, laughs while waiting to enter the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

James Powell, center, and Geoffrey Schroyer, right, both members of the University of Texas Longhorn Band, walk through the crowd at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball," Jan. 19, 2005, in Washington.

Sarah Evans performs at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

Ted Houghton, of El Paso, Texas, shows of his patriotic bow tie at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

Former Houston resident Mary Seay shows off her cowboy hat at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

Sue Brannon from Midland, Texas, shows off her red dancing boots and patriotic purse at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.

Robert Earl Keen performs at the "Black Tie and Boots Ball" in Washington, Jan. 19, 2005.