• Program for White House Millennium Dinner (Pages 2 to 3 of 8)
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    This is two and three of 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. For the full program, see 1141182. 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 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 Dinner for Governors of States and Territories
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    This is an event program for a formal dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in honor of the governors of the United States and its territories attending the National Governors Association's winter meeting on February 26, 1980. Guests enjoyed dinner in the East Room followed by a performance of "The Elephant Man" at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 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.
  • Program for Saint Patrick's Day Celebration
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    St. Patrick's Day
    This is an event program for a Saint Patrick's Day Celebration hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on March 17, 1980. Following the dinner guests were entertained by readings from Irish literature accompanied by Irish musical selections, titled "America's Irish Experience." 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 Presentation of Official Portraits of President and Mrs. Bush
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    This is a program for an unveiling ceremony hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on July 17, 1995, to present the official White House portraits of former President George H. W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush. Both portraits were painted by American artist Herbert Abrams over the course of multiple sittings in 1994. 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.
  • Christmas at the White House, 1981
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    This is the annual "Christmas at the White House" pamphlet from 1981. The pamphlet is given out every year so guests can read about the year's decorations, performers, and how to make holiday crafts or recipes. In 1981, guests during the Christmas season could expect to see the White House adorned with decorations including a Victorian doll house, the annual White House gingerbread house, an 18th century crèche, and the Blue Room Christmas tree, and enjoy performances of Christmas songs by a variety of choirs. 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 "Salute to Broadway: Chorus Lines"
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    This is a program for a concert titled "Chorus Lines" held by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan on August 6, 1988, as part of the three-part series "Salute to Broadway." This concert was the last of seven performances organized during the Reagan administration as part of the "In Performance at the White House" event series. This concert featured performers Shirley Jones, Stubby Kaye, Lee Roy Reams, and the cast of "A Chorus Line." The show, taped on a stage on the South Lawn, made a grand finish with a performance of "One" from "A Chorus Line" complete with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan joining in for a few line kicks at the end. 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of Egypt
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Muḥammad Ḥusnī Mubārak (more commonly written as Hosni Mubarak) of the Arab Republic of Egypt and his wife, Suzanne Mubārak on February 3, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the United States Marine Band, and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of Ivory Coast
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Republic of Ivory Coast and his wife, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny on June 7, 1983. As of 1985 Ivory Coast officially changed its name to Côte d'Ivoire. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 State Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister of Pakistan
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    This is a program for the State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of Prime Minister Muḥammad K̲h̲ān Jūnejo of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on July 16, 1986. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 19 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 from "An Old Fashioned Christmas"
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    This is an event program for a Christmas performance and celebration hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on December 22, 1980. The event was called, "An Old Fashioned Christmas" where guests enjoyed food, hayrides, figure skating performances, and more. 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of Pakistan
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Shafiq Zia (Begum or wife of high official) on December 7, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 State Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister of France
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of Prime Minister Jacques Chirac of the French Republic and Bernadette Chodron de Courcel Chirac, spouse of the president of France, on March 31, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 19 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 Dinner for State and Local Officials
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    This is an event program for a White House dinner held in honor of state and local officials hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on January 6, 1981. Guests enjoyed dinner in the East Room followed by a performance by opera singer Roberta Peters. 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of Italy
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Alessandro Pertini of the Italian Republic on March 25, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of El Salvador
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of José Napoleón Duarte of the Republic of El Salvador on October 14, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 State Arrival Ceremony for President of Israel
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    This is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Chaim Herzog of Israel on November 10, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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 1989 Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony
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    This is a program for an award ceremony held on January 19, 1989, during which President Ronald Reagan recognized former United States representative and senator Michael Mansfield of Montana and Secretary of State George P. Shultz with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. First awarded to non-military personnel in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is among the highest honors that a president can bestow on a private citizen. 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 White House Dinner for Labor Leaders
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    This is an event program for a White House dinner held in honor of labor leaders hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on January 13, 1981. Guests enjoyed dinner in the State Dining Room followed by entertainment by actor and singer John Raitt in the East 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.
  • Program for State Dinner for President of Kenya
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    This an event program for a State Dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter in honor of President Daniel Arap Moi of the Republic of Kenya on February 20, 1980. State Dinners include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting head of state, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. At this State Dinner entertainment was provided by duo pianists Delphin and Romain. 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 State Dinner Honoring Prime Minister of Israel
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    This is an event program for a State Dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 15, 1980 in honor of Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel and his wife, Aliza Begin. State Dinners include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting head of state, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. The dinner was held in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by Arnold Steinhardt, David Soyer, and Michael Tree of the Guarneri String Quartet in the East 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.
  • Program for State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
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    This is the front cover of a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President François Mitterrand of the French Republic and Danielle Mitterrand, spouse of the president of France, on March 22, 1984. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for 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.