First Lady, Melania Trump presided over a meeting in New York on Monday, titled 'Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict'

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

President Donald Trump may have launched a war with Iran over the weekend, but his mind rapidly wandered to other topics on Monday: his ballroom, First Lady Melania’s complaints and picking out the drapes.

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.

The first lady advocated an increased focus on education and empathy, as her husband has waged war in the Middle East and sought to cut education funding at home.

Melania Trump, 55, has changed dramatically over the past three decades - especially her hair. Resurfaced photos from the early 2000s show the First Lady with curly locks before her marriage to Donald

Melania Trump has kept busy this winter between the White House Christmas decorations and the premiere of her documentary, "Melania," in January.