This photograph of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan exiting the Diplomatic Entrance of the White House with pop star Michael Jackson was taken by Michael Evans on May 14, 1984. Jackson was on hand for a ceremony on the South Lawn where he was presented with a plaque recognizing his dedication to the National Campaign Against Drunk Driving. Standing at the far left is Roland A. Harley, a doorkeeper, messenger, and houseman who worked at the White House for nearly forty years, from around 1946 to 1984.

This photograph of First Lady Nancy Reagan and Raisa Gorbacheva, wife of Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev, the general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, was taken by Susan Biddle on December 9, 1987. White House Curator Betty C. Monkman, on the far right, is captured giving Reagan and Gorbacheva a tour of the Green Room. The Gorbachevs were visiting the White House as part of an official State Visit.

In this photograph, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan wave from the base of the South Portico of the White House on April 11, 1981. President Reagan had just returned home from George Washington Hospital following an assassination attempt by John Hinckley, Jr. on March 30. Holding an umbrella over the Reagans in Roland A. Harley, a doorkeeper, messenger, and houseman who worked at the White House for nearly forty years, from around 1946 to 1984.

This photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and members of the White House Residence staff was taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on January 20, 1989. The group was gathered in the State Dining Room of the White House for the Reagans' departure from the White House. After two terms in office, President and Mrs. Reagan were departing the White House ahead of the inauguration of President George H. W. Bush. The Residence staff gifted the Reagans with a gift, visible on the small table.

This photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and members of the White House Residence staff was taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on January 20, 1989. The group was gathered in the State Dining Room of the White House for the Reagans' departure from the White House. After two terms in office, President and Mrs. Reagan were departing the White House ahead of the inauguration of President George H. W. Bush. The Residence staff gifted the Reagans with a gift, visible on the small table.

This photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and members of the White House Residence staff was taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on January 20, 1989. The group was gathered in the State Dining Room of the White House for the Reagans' departure from the White House. After two terms in office, President and Mrs. Reagan were departing the White House ahead of the inauguration of President George H. W. Bush. The Residence staff gifted the Reagans with a gift, visible on the small table.

This photograph of White House usher Nelson C. Pierce, Jr. with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan was taken by Pete Souza on January 4, 1987. Pierce, often referred to as "Bumpa," started working in the Office of the Chief Usher in 1961. This photograph was taken in the Diplomatic Reception Room weeks before Pierce's retirement after over 25 years of working at the White House.

In this photograph President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan pose with Stewart C. Stevens during a photo opportunity in the Executive Mansion. Pete Souza took this group photography on November 28, 1988 in the Center Hall, which is located on the Second Floor of the White House. Stevens cleaned and maintained the windows and chandeliers from the presidency of Richard M. Nixon until his retirement in 2002 during George W. Bush's presidency.

This is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. An inscription on this photograph reads, "To Roland Mesnier / With best wishes," and is signed by both of the first ladies. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of First Lady Nancy Reagan with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller sampling dessert options in the White House Kitchen on June 24, 1982. Mrs. Reagan asked chefs to provide samples of potential desserts for major events beforehand. This photograph features a dessert that was not used until two years later for a State Dinner honoring the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on June 18, 1984. The key dessert for that State Dinner was a nougat glace with fresh cherries and coconut ice cream in the shape of asparagus. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004. Please note: date on attached paper has been confirmed inaccurate. Use the date provided in this description and in the date field below.

In this photograph, members of the White House Kitchen staff greet President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in the Ground Floor Corridor. President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush are seen in the background in the doorway leading to the Diplomatic Reception Room. This photograph is undated. The Kitchen staff, from left to right are: chef Frank Ruta, chef Hans Raffert, pastry chef Franette McCulloch, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of First Lady Nancy Reagan with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller sampling dessert options in the White House Kitchen on June 24, 1982. Mrs. Reagan asked chefs to provide samples of potential desserts for major events beforehand. This photograph features a dessert that was not used until two years later for a State Dinner honoring the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on June 18, 1984. The key dessert for that State Dinner was a nougat glace with fresh cherries and coconut ice cream in the shape of asparagus. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photography First Lady Nancy Reagan greets White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier in the State Dining Room at an event. Chef Frank Ruta, in glasses, stands in the background. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of First Lady Nancy Reagan with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller sampling dessert options in the White House Kitchen on June 24, 1982. Mrs. Reagan asked chefs to provide samples of potential desserts for major events beforehand. This photograph features a dessert that was not used until two years later for a State Dinner honoring the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on June 18, 1984. The key dessert for that State Dinner was a nougat glace with fresh cherries and coconut ice cream in the shape of asparagus. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan departing Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph features First Lady Nancy Reagan and Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert in the State Dining Room with the 1987 White House Gingerbread House. Chef Raffert's gingerbread houses were all variations on the traditional German A-Frame design and featured versions of the Hansel and Gretel fairytale. Each year, his houses grew bigger and more ornate, incorporating jelly beans, assorted hard candies, and candy canes. Actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, who attended the press preview of the White House holiday decorations hosted by Mrs. Reagan dressed as Santa Claus, can be seen in the background. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph features First Lady Nancy Reagan and Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert in the State Dining Room with the 1986 White House Gingerbread House. Chef Raffert's gingerbread houses were all variations on the traditional German A-Frame design and featured versions of the Hansel and Gretel fairytale. Each year, his houses grew bigger and more ornate, incorporating jelly beans, assorted hard candies, and candy canes. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Michael Evans, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan speak with Taoiseach Charles Haughey of Ireland on March 17, 1982. President and Mrs. Reagan welcomed Haughey in the Red Room of the White House on St. Patrick's Day. Haughey served as taoiseach, or prime minister, three times.

In this photograph, taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on December 10, 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan pauses to smile before hanging the Official White House Christmas Ornament on the Blue Room Christmas Tree. A holiday tradition since 1981, proceeds from the Official White House Christmas Ornament support the White House Historical Association's educational mission of enhancing public knowledge of the White House and preserving the White House Collection. The Official White House Christmas Ornament is also a part of the annual holiday decorations at the White House, and has been featured in a variety of locations including the Blue Room, Vermeil Room, and Library.

This photograph was taken on December 9, 1985, during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations hosted by First Lady Nancy Reagan. Here, Mrs. Reagan holds her dog Rex and laughs during the presentation of the official White House Gingerbread House. The display was made by Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert and included figures based on the Hansel and Gretel fairytale and a pathway made of jelly beans, President Ronald Reagan's favorite treat. Raffert's A-frame style gingerbread houses were a traditional part of the White House holiday decorations from 1969-1991. Also pictured at the far left of this photograph is actor Larry Hagman, who accompanied Mrs. Reagan for the press preview dressed as Santa Claus.

This photograph was taken on February 12, 1981, during a visit by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Vice President George H. W. Bush and Second Lady Barbara Bush invited the president and first lady to their residence for an informal dinner. Here, President Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Vice President Bush, and Barbara Bush relax and chat in the library of the Naval Observatory.

This photograph was taken on February 12, 1981, during a visit by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Vice President George H. W. Bush and Second Lady Barbara Bush invited the president and first lady to their residence for an informal dinner. Here, President Reagan plays with the Bushes' dog, C. Fred, while Mrs. Reagan, Vice President Bush, and Mrs. Bush look on. In 1984, Mrs. Bush wrote a book documenting her husband's career from the springer spaniel's perspective, titled "C. Fred's Story."

In this photograph taken on January 21, 1985, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan dance at the Inaugural Ball held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The ball followed President Reagan’s swearing in for his second term earlier in the day.

In this photograph taken on January 21, 1985, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan dance at the Inaugural Ball held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The ball followed President Reagan’s swearing in for his second term earlier in the day.