• Program for White House Millennium Dinner
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    This is a program for a dinner hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on December 31, 1999 in celebration of New Year's Eve and the start of the new millennium. This dinner was part of a larger millennium celebration taking place over the course of the night and into the morning. After being greeted by the President and Mrs. Clinton, 360 guests sat down to dinner in the East Room, State Dining Room, and Rose Garden. Following the dinner, White House guests joined the public for America's Millennium Gala on the National Mall produced by Quincy Jones and George Stevens, Jr. and hosted by actor Will Smith. The gala included appearances by many notable performers, the President's address to the nation, and fireworks at midnight. The guests returned to the White House after midnight to enjoy music and dancing until four in the morning. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Program for Screening of "Thomas Jefferson" Documentary
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    This is a program for a screening of highlights from the PBS documentary "Thomas Jefferson" by filmmaker and historian Ken Burns on February 11, 1997. President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted a screening in the East Room followed by a Monticello inspired dinner in the State Dining Room. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu for Denver Summit of the Eight
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    This is a menu for a dinner hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on June 21, 1997 at The Fort Restaurant in Morrison, Colorado for leaders and their spouses attending the Denver Summit of the Eight, known commonly as the G8 summit. The dinner followed a meeting earlier in the day at the Denver Public Library where leaders from the United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, European Commission, and Russia discussed economics and foreign policy. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Program for 1980 Senate Ladies Luncheon
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    This is the a program for the Senate Ladies Luncheon hosted by First Lady Rosalynn Carter on May 5, 1980. The Senate Ladies became the Senate Spouse in the 1990s after an increasing number of women with spouses became senators. Guests enjoyed lunch followed by entertainment by American humorist Erma Bombeck. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Luncheon honoring the Consort of the Emir of the State of Qatar
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Moza bint Nasser Al Missned, the consort of Emir Ḥamad ibn Khalīfah Āl Thānī of the State of Qatar. The luncheon was likely hosted by First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on May 15, 2006. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Dinner for the Special Olympics and Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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    This menu is from a dinner held in honor of the Special Olympics and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics and the younger sister of President John F. Kennedy. The dinner was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush in the State Dining Room of the White House on July 10, 2006. The dinner included a birthday cake for Kennedy Shriver, who was also celebrating her 85th birthday. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Dinner Honoring Archbishops
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    This menu is from a dinner held in honor of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl, and Archbishop Pietro Sambi. The dinner was held to honor the outgoing Archbishop McCarrick and the incoming Archbishop Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. earlier in the year. Archbishop Sambi served as the prelate for the Holy See, or Vatican City. The dinner was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on July 18, 2006. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of Lebanon
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    This menu is from a luncheon honoring Prime Minister Fouad Siniora of the Republic of Lebanon, officially known as the president of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on April 18, 2006. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Baseball Dinner
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    This menu is from a dinner held for professional baseball players and sports journalists. The dinner was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on May 22, 2006. Guests included pitcher Orel Hershiser, second baseman Harold Reynolds, and first baseman Derrek Lee. In addition to the dinner, guests were treated to a tour of the White House by Mrs. Bush. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Dinner Honoring Sandra Day O'Connor
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    This menu is from a dinner held in honor of Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor of the Supreme Court of the United States. The dinner honored O'Connor following her retirement from the court in January 2006. It was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on April 12, 2006. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Dinner Menu, George W. Bush Administration
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    This menu is from a dinner held at the White House on April 4, 2006 during the George W. Bush administration. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Breakfast Honoring the Prime Minister of Australia
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    This menu is from a breakfast held in honor of Prime Minister John Howard of Australia. The breakfast was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on June 3, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of Canada
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on April 30, 2004. For the menu from First Lady Laura Welch Bush's luncheon with Sheila Martin, the prime minister's wife, see 1140872. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on April 16, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of Denmark
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on May 28, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon in Honor of Shelia Martin
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Sheila Martin, the wife of Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada. The luncheon was hosted by First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on April 30, 2004. For the menu from President George W. Bush's luncheon with Prime Minister Martin, see 1140870. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Luncheon Menu
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    This menu is from a luncheon held at the White House on January 29, 2004. It is possibly a luncheon that was hosted by First Lady Laura Welch Bush for Emine Erdoğan, the wife of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey, who met with President George W. Bush the day before. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Recognizing Members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in recognition of members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 31, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Luncheon Menu in Honor of the Prime Minister of Israel
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on April 14, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of Turkey
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on January 28, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon for the Committee for the Preservation of the White House
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in recognition of the members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. The committee was created by an Executive Order signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Members of the committee provide expertise and advise the White House on the refurbishment and restoration ofspaces in the White House as well as the acquisition of pieces added to the White House Collection. The luncheon was held at the White House on March 12, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Recognizing the National Park Foundation
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    This menu is from a luncheon recognizing the National Park Foundation. This luncheon was held at the White House on February 13, 2004 during the George W. Bush administration. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the President of Poland
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    This menu is from a luncheon held in honor of President Aleksander Kwaśniewski of the Republic of Poland. This luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on January 27, 2004. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Dinner Menu in honor of the Prime Minister of Spain
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    This menu is from a dinner held in honor of Prime Minister José María Aznar of Spain. The prime minister of Spain is officially known as the president of the Government of Spain. The dinner was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on January 14, 2004 following meetings earlier in the day. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.
  • Menu from Luncheon Honoring the Prime Minister of Pakistan
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    This menu is from a luncheon honoring Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The luncheon was hosted by President George W. Bush at the White House on October 1, 2003. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.