This is a photograph of Mexican president Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado enjoying tequila mousse during a State Dinner in his honor on May 15, 1984. First Lady Nancy Reagan is seated to his right. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created a cactus made of kiwi mousse along with pulled needles and flowers. He placed the tequila mousse inside of the "cactus" and decorated the platter with long stemmed strawberries and shredded coconut.
This is a photograph of Mexican president Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado enjoying tequila mousse during a State Dinner in his honor on May 15, 1984. First Lady Nancy Reagan is seated to his right. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created a cactus made of kiwi mousse along with pulled needles and flowers. He placed the tequila mousse inside of the "cactus" and decorated the platter with long stemmed strawberries and shredded coconut.
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1116579
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1984-05-15
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1984-05-15
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Presidents and First Families
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A Sweet World of White House Desserts p.28
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Alexandra L.
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Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, seated beside First Lady Nancy Reagan, helps himself to tequila mousse.
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FBA74AD851E7470F BDD059FC01586264
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White House Historical Association
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Needs special permission for 3rd party use, limit of 3-5 images for PR purposes
