Podcast Dinner with the President
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, U.S. Presidents have communicated important messages through food. Stewart McLaurin, President of the...
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President Jimmy Carter and former President Richard Nixon speak with Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping of China during the State Dinner on January 29, 1979.
National Archives and Records AdministrationPresident Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan with President Li Xiannian and Madame Lin Jiamei of the People's Republic of China on the North Portico before a State Dinner on July 23, 1985. The dress Mrs. Reagan wore, a high-necked, close-fitting dress with deep slits up the side made of red satin with cheongsam brocade, was given as a state gift to the first lady from Madame Lin during the Reagans visit to China in April 1984.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum/NARAPresident William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton honor His Excellency Jiang Zemin, President of China, and Madame Wang Yeping at a White House State Dinner on October 29, 1997.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum/NARATable settings and decoration for the State Dinner of President Jiang Zemin of China hosted by President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton on October 29, 1997.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum/NARAPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President Hu Jintao of China at the North Portico of the White House for the State Dinner on January 19, 2011.
Official White House PhotoGuests attend the State Dinner honoring President Hu Jintao of China in the State Dining Room of the White House on January 19, 2011.
Official White House PhotoPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama say goodbye to President Hu Jintao of China in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on January 19, 2011.
Official White House PhotoPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan on the North Portico before a State Dinner at the White House on September 25, 2015.
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