State dinners are an important part of the American diplomatic process ... they unpack these ornaments with their family for their Christmas tree they can go back through and look at each one ...

President Ulysses Grant hosted the first White House state dinner for King David Kalakaua, one of the last monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom, in December 1874. Nearly 400 have been held since then, ...

The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.Unveiled on ...

The White House Historical Association Christmas ornament for 2025 will honor the 150th anniversary of state dinners ... The china, as laid out for a state dinner, includes 220 place settings with ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year’s official White House Christmas ornament.