This photograph by Chuck Kennedy was taken at a State Dinner held in honor of President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China on January 19, 2011. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Chinese president for an official State Visit, including an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House grounds earlier in the day. The State Dinner took place in the State Dining Room. Joining the Obamas and Hu Jintao at the central table beside the State Dining Room's fireplace were former President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State (and former first lady) Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

In this photograph First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stands on stage with singer-songwriter Jon Batiste at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room of the White House. The State Dinner took place under a tent on the South Lawn and included decor in red, white, and blue - the common colors on the flags of the United States and France. Batiste performed for the honored guest. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Standing on the steps to the right is Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Standing on the steps to the right is Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Standing on the steps to the right is Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Standing on the steps to the right is Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. To the right, Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States, assists Brigette Macron up the steps of the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France, arrives at the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part the official State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. The Macrons were invited by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with President Biden and Macron in the East Room preceding the State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The Bidens are led by Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. To the right, Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States, assists Brigette Macron up the steps of the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France, arrives at the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part the official State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. The Macrons were invited by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with President Biden and Macron in the East Room preceding the State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph shows a member of the military saluting the arrival of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and his wife Brigitte Macron to the North Portico of the White House at a State Dinner held in honor of President Macron on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with President Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The arrival took place on the North Portico. To the right, Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States, assists Brigette Macron up the steps of the North Portico. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive on the North Portico to welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, his wife, to the White House ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. The Bidens are led by Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol of the United States. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.