Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous of White House affairs. It is part of an official State Visit and provides the president and first lady the opportunity to honor the visiting head of state and his or her spouse. In this collection, explore the history of State Dinners and get an inside look at the preparation that goes into these meaningful diplomatic events.
State Dinners Honoring Queen Elizabeth II
A Gallery
History of French State Visits
The United States and Canada
An Overview
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the president and first lady join...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
In 1816, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. and his wife Susan moved to the nascent capital city of Washington, D.C. With...
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as modern nation states were influenced by classical writers, philosophers,...
For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...