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Mexican State Dinners Overview

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  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Hoover

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    President and Mrs. Hoover stand with President-elect and Mrs. Ortiz Rubio upon their arrival at the White House. December 26, 1929.

    Herbert Hoover Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President Truman

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    President Miguel Aleman's visit to the United States began with a parade through Washington, D.C. Accompanied by President Truman, President Aleman holds the key to the City of Washington, presented to him by Commissioner Young. April 29, 1947.

    Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: 1947 Invitation

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    Invitation and gate pass to the state dinner for President Aleman at the White House. April 29, 1947.

    Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Eisenhower

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    President and Mrs. Eisenhower stand with President and Mrs. Adolfo Lopez Mateos in the Blue Room at the State Dinner held in their honor. October 9, 1959.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Johnson

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    Gathering in the Yellow Oval Room before the State Dinner, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Lady Bird Johnson, Muriel Humphrey, Mrs. Diaz Ordaz, and President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz admire a machete given to President Johnson by the Diaz Ordaz sons. October 26, 1967.

    Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President Nixon

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    President Nixon and President Luis Echeverria review the troops on the South Lawn during the arrival ceremony for the Mexican president's state visit. June 15, 1972.

    Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Carter

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    President and Mrs. Jose Lopez Portillo and President and Mrs. Carter wave to a welcoming crowd from the South Portico of the White House. February 14, 1977.

    Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: 1977 Program

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    Program for the State Dinner held by President and Mrs. Carter at the White House for President and Mrs. Jose Lopez Portillo of Mexico. February 14, 1977.

    Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: Mrs. Jose Lopez Portillo

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    Mrs. Jose Lopez Portillo

  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Reagan

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    President and Mrs. Reagan

  • Mexican State Dinners: Dessert Display

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    While preparing for the State Dinner for President and Mrs. de la Madrid the White House assistant pastry chef pauses to display the dessert created especially for the evening. May 15, 1984.

    Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Bush

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    President and Mrs. Bush greet President and Mrs. Carlos Salinas de Gortari at the North Entrance of the White House. October 3, 1989.

    George Bush Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: The Clintons in the Blue Room

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    President and Mrs. Zedillo stand with President and Mrs. Clinton and performers in the Blue Room. October 10, 1995.

    William J. Clinton Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President Clinton

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    President Clinton, President and Mrs. Zedillo toast at the conclusion of President Zedillo's remarks. October 10, 1995.

    William J. Clinton Presidential Library
  • Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Bush on the Truman Balcony

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    President and Mrs. Vicente Fox visit with President and Mrs. Bush on the Truman Balcony of the White House before receiving guests at the State Dinner. September 5, 2001.

    George W. Bush Presidential Library

About this Gallery

A state dinner 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. It brings to mind the tradition of breaking bread with friends to seal a friendship. It is also an event that showcases global power and influence.

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