First lady Melania Trump presided over the United Nations Security Council meeting Monday, declaring that the United States “stands with all of the children throughout the world," in a historic speech calling for “peace through education,

The president said construction crews have been working on the new East Wing ballroom structure from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The custom, strapless off-white silk crepe gown was designed by Hervé Pierre and featured striking black silk bands forming a geometric, Z-shaped pattern across the bodice, along with a subtle slit. She accessorized with a black ribbon choker adorned with a reproduced 1955 Harry Winston diamond brooch.