First Lady Melania slays in sleeveless floor-length, $6,000 Akris gown, as bow-tied President welcomes White House Historical Association for gala dinner First Lady wore a sleeveless black floor-length gown similar to one designed by Akris She appeared alongside President Trump at White House Historical Association dinner in East Room on Wednesday Event is a celebration of nonprofit group founded by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 By Ariel Zilber For Dailymail.com and Associated Press Published: 03:49 BST, 16 May 2019 | Updated: 04:17 BST, 16 May 2019 Viewcomments First Lady Melania Trump wowed those in attendance at the White House Historical Association Dinner on Wednesday. Appearing alongside her husband, the first lady wore a floor-length sleeveless black gown. The gown appears to be a similar version of a gown designed by Akris, which sells for $5,990. President Trump, who wore a black bow tie, and the first lady spoke at the start of the gala, which was held Wednesday in the East Room. The annual event is a celebration of the nonprofit group founded by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the White House Historical Association Dinner in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday The first lady wore a floor-length sleeveless black gown to the event The president wore a black bow tie. He is seen above addressing the attendees in the East Room on Wednesday The president planted a kiss on his wife's cheek during the evening on Wednesday ‘The White House Historical Association has been a real partner with my office over the past three years, helping to fund this work and promote the important history and timeless beauty of the White House,’ the first lady said. ‘I want to thank you all for being here tonight. ‘This is an evening I look forward to every year.’ The White House on Wednesday night was also lit blue in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Earlier on Wednesday, Trump used a ceremony for fallen law enforcement officers to criticize big-city prosecutors he asserts don’t go after criminals who pose a severe threat to public safety. Trump pledged to the families of fallen officers that the country will 'never, ever leave your side, never disappoint you' but went beyond memorializing for much of the annual event. He singled out prosecutors in Philadelphia and Chicago as being part of a 'dangerous trend' by deciding not to prosecute 'many criminals who pose a severe threat to public safety and community well-being.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility