The first one was held on May 7, 1789 in honor of George Washington. See the related link for more historical information on these balls.
A mourning ring containing a strand of Abraham Lincoln's hair.
On January 20, 2001 two poems by Deborah Young were published in the Natchez Democrat newspaper to honor former President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush.
Robert Frost had the honor of reading a poem at John Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. So far as I know, he was the first poet to be so honored.
You and yur mama
President Calvin Coolidge has this honor.
President Thomas Jefferson
First and foremost, the President is administered the Oath of Office, usually by the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. The Vice President is also administered his oath. Then, a massive parade follows, representing all branches of the US Armed Forces, and invited units from all over the nation, paying honor to the new leader. The parade is following by numerous Inaugural Balls, carrying over into the next day.
to compose a poem to read at Clinton's inauguration.
The Indian President is honored to be the first citizen of India.
The custom of having this march played whenever the President enters the room began with James Polk at the request of his wife. Before that was played at Van Buren's inauguration ceremony. Even earlier it was played to honor George Washington at a ceremony in 1815. The song first appeared around 1812.
Barack Obama had that honor.