This photograph of Vera Cosgrave, First Lady Betty Ford, chief of protocol Henry Catto, Minister of Foreign Affairs Garret FitzGerald of Ireland, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the Yellow Oval Room was taken by Ricardo Thomas on March 17, 1976. The group was gathered in the Yellow Oval Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House, ahead of a State Dinner held in honor of Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland. The dinner for the taoiseach, or prime minister, was held on St. Patrick's Day.

In this photograph taken by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford chats with fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg and Luis Estevez in the Entrance Hall of the White House. The designers were guests at a State Dinner held in honor of Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland, also known as a prime minister, and his wife, Vera Cosgrave, on March 17, 1976.

This photograph of chief of protocol Henry Catto, President Gerald R. Ford, and Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland in the Yellow Oval Room was taken by Ricardo Thomas on March 17, 1976. The trio met in the Yellow Oval Room, which is located on the Second Floor, prior to a State Dinner held in the taoseach's, or prime minister's, honor.

This photograph of the table settings for the State Dinner in held honor of Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland and his wife, Vera Cosgrave, was taken on March 17, 1976, by Ricardo Thomas. The table settings include the Lyndon B. Johnson State Service, bronze sculptures, and John F. Kennedy glassware. In the background waiters and butlers from the White House staff make preparations.

In this photograph by David Hume Kennerly, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain gives a toast at a State Dinner held in her honor. President Gerald R. Ford, who gave a toast before Queen Elizabeth, looks on. The State Dinner was held on July 7, 1976 under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain welcomes Alice Roosevelt Longworth in a receiving line on the on July 7, 1976. Behind Longworth is President Gerald R. Ford. The receiving line, which took place on the South Drive of the White House, was held prior to a State Dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth. The State Dinner was held under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford speak with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on the South Drive of the White House on July 7, 1976. The group were captured at a State Dinner held in honor of Queen Elizabeth's State Visit. The State Dinner was held in the Rose Garden, under a temporary tent erected for the dinner. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, First Lady Betty Ford dances with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in the East Room on July 7, 1976. Prince Philip visited the White House for an official State Visit in honor of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The State Visit included a State Dinner in the Rose Garden that evening, followed by music performances and dancing in the East Room. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford and Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain welcome guests in a receiving line on the on July 7, 1976. Shaking Queen Elizabeth's hand is the British-born actor Cary Grant. The receiving line, which took place on the South Drive of the White House, was held prior to a State Dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth. The State Dinner was held under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, Willie Mays and Telly Savalas pose with other guests in front of the South Portico of the White House on July 7, 1976. Mays (center), considered one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all time, and Savalas (second from the right), an actor, were among the guests at a State Dinner held that night in honor of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The State Dinner was held under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. First Lady Betty Ford invited guests to the State Dinner that embodied the best and brightest Americans, including Mays, Savalas, Dorothy Hamill, and Cary Grant. Savlas' television show, "Kojak," was reportedly a favorite of Queen Elizabeth's.

In this photograph by Karl Schumacher, First Lady Betty Ford and social secretary Maria Downs lead members of the press on a preview tour ahead of a State Dinner held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The media tour as well as the State Dinner took place on July 7, 1976. The tour included a preview of the temporary tent erected in the Rose Garden for the dinner and the tables and decor set up inside. Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Karl Schumacher taken on July 7, 1976, preparations are underway inside a tent erected for a State Dinner held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The State Dinner, which was held in the Rose Garden, followed a day of activities with President Gerald R. Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Queen Elizabeth, and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, including a State Arrival Ceremony that morning. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. The tent, which was temporary, included carpeted floors that were installed under the direction of Mrs. Ford, to protect shoes and ensure wet grass would not cause a slippery surface.

This photograph of American musician Jon Batiste on stage at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit, which included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. Batiste performed a medley of songs, including a jazz interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner" with elements of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise." Batiste ended the night with a classic New Orleans-style second line around the enclosed pavilion on the South Lawn, where the dinner was held. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of American musician Jon Batiste on stage at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit, which included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. Batiste performed a medley of songs, including a jazz interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner" with elements of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise." Batiste ended the night with a classic New Orleans-style second line around the enclosed pavilion on the South Lawn, where the dinner was held. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of American musician Jon Batiste on stage at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit, which included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. Batiste performed a medley of songs, including a jazz interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner" with elements of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise." Batiste ended the night with a classic New Orleans-style second line around the enclosed pavilion on the South Lawn, where the dinner was held. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of American musician Jon Batiste on stage at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit, which included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. Batiste performed a medley of songs, including a jazz interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner" with elements of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise." Batiste ended the night with a classic New Orleans-style second line around the enclosed pavilion on the South Lawn, where the dinner was held. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Macron is captured speaking onstage beside President Biden during a State Dinner held in honor of Macron's visit. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit, which included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. The State Dinner took place in a temporary enclosed pavilion constructed on the South Lawn. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden with American musician Jon Batiste was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Dr. Biden welcomed Batiste onstage to perform a medley of songs at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Dr. Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit that included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. The State Dinner was also held on the South Lawn, in a temporary enclosed pavilion. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden with American musician Jon Batiste was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Dr. Biden welcomed Batiste onstage to perform a medley of songs at a State Dinner held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Dr. Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for an official State Visit that included a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning and a State Dinner in the evening. The State Dinner was also held on the South Lawn, in a temporary enclosed pavilion. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. sharing a toast with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Biden and Macron were photographed onstage during a State Dinner held in honor of the French president's visit to the White House. Earlier in the day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House at a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn. The State Dinner followed that evening, held in a temporary enclosed pavilion also on the South Lawn. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. sharing a toast with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Biden and Macron were photographed onstage during a State Dinner held in honor of the French president's visit to the White House. Earlier in the day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House at a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn. The State Dinner followed that evening, held in a temporary enclosed pavilion also on the South Lawn. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. sharing a toast with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. Biden and Macron were photographed onstage during a State Dinner held in honor of the French president's visit to the White House. Earlier in the day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House at a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn. The State Dinner followed that evening, held in a temporary enclosed pavilion also on the South Lawn. All use of images needs to be approved by WHHA in writing.

In this photograph, President Ronald Reagan speaks with President José Sarney of Brazil and Brazilian soccer superstar Pelé at a State Dinner held in honor of the Brazilian president's official visit to the White House on September 10, 1986. The trio met in the Blue Room while the State Dinner took place outside, in the Rose Garden.

In this photograph by Eric Draper, President George W. Bush toasts Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain at a State dinner held in her honor on May 7, 2007. The toast followed President Bush's welcoming remarks at the dinner, which took place in the State Dining Room. The evening also included a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman in the East Room.

In this photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush stand with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Grand Staircase in the Entrance Hall of the White House. President and Mrs. Bush welcomed Queen Elizabeth and her husband to the White House for a State dinner held in her honor on May 7, 2007. The State Dinner took place in the State Dining Room and the evening also included a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman in the East Room.