In this photograph, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller stands with butlers Alfred Saenz (left) and Wilson Jerman (center), waiting for guests to enjoy a buffet spread in the State Dining Room. The refreshments, which included fresh fruit and shrimp with cocktail sauce, were likely served during a reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps and their spouses, held on July 1, 1986 during the Ronald Reagan administration. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph was taken on May 24, 1973 during a dinner hosted by President Richard M. Nixon to honor former Prisoners of War (POW) from the Vietnam War and their wives. The event was held under a large orange-and-yellow tent on the South Lawn. Entertainers included comedian Bob Hope, songwriter Irving Berlin, entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., and actors John Wayne and James Stewart. With 1,300 guests, it was the largest sit-down meal ever held at the White House until March 26, 1979, when a State Dinner celebrating the signing of the historic Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty had 1,340 guests. In this photograph, President Nixon greets the applauding audience with a "double victory" sign, a gesture he frequently used to signify victory in Vietnam. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw the food preparations for the massive Vietnam POW dinner and the larger Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty State Dinner.

In this photograph, taken June 11, 1980, crew members set up a nautical setting on the South Grounds ahead of a Congressional picnic. The "Salute to Congress" was hosted by President Jimmy Carter, and featured an outdoor picnic, music, and dancing. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken December 8, 1981 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, First Lady Nancy Reagan meets with Executive Chef Henry Haller in the White House Kitchen. Accompanying Mrs. Reagan is her chief of staff Peter McCoy. This visit to the White House Kitchen was conducted as part of a photo session for Newsweek magazine. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, catering to the tastes of five first families and their distinguished guests.

In this photograph, taken May 25, 1986, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan descend from the North Door to take part in "Hands Across America." During the charity event, designed to raise awareness for homelessness and famine, over five million Americans from across the continental United States formed a human chain and held hands for 15 minutes. Among those who participated in "Hands Across America" near the North Portico were President Reagan's daughter Maureen Reagan, her husband Dennis Revell, and White House press secretary James S. Brady. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken on November 17, 1978, butler Eugene Allen (left) and maître d'hotel John W. Ficklin (right) bring out a cake during a party in the East Room to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. The event was hosted by Amy Carter, daughter of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who invited local children with disabilities to the celebration. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This is the back of an event program for a dinner party hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on January 13, 1981. After-dinner entertainment scheduled included a performance by Broadway actor John Raitt. To view the complete program, see 1127204. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw the menus for many formal gatherings at the White House.

This is the front cover of an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. To view the complete program, see 1127571. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is the first page of an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. To view the complete program, see 1127571. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is the third page of an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. To view the complete program, see 1127571. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is the second page of an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. To view the complete program, see 1127571. This program was part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is the fourth page of an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of the governors of states and territories and their spouses. The event was held on February 23, 1976. Singer Tony Bennett performed for guests in the East Room. To view the complete program, see 1127571. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal dinners at the White House.

This is the fourth page of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is the back cover of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is the front cover of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is the second page of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is the first page of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is the third page of an event program issued to guests at a luncheon held for the spouses of United States senators on May 3, 1976, during the Gerald R. Ford administration. The event was held in the State Dining Room. Guests were invited to mingle and admire antique dolls representing different periods of American history, on loan from the Shelburne Museum of Shelburne, Vermont. The dolls also served as centerpieces during the luncheon, which included watercress and apple soup, veal medallions, and lemon sherbet. To view the complete program, see 1127517. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal luncheons at the White House.

This is an event program for a luncheon hosted by First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 13, 1978 in honor of First Lady Elena Ceaușescu of Romania. The event was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology, later known as the National Museum of American History. Although Elena Ceaușescu was in Washington, D.C. to accompany her husband, Nicolae Ceaușescu, during his State Visit, this luncheon recognized Mrs. Ceaușescu's unique achievements in Romania's chemical research, scientific, and political communities. Guests at the luncheon also had the opportunity to explore the museum's "Atom Smasher" and "Art and Science" exhibits. This program includes a menu from the luncheon. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal meals for distinguished guest from around the world.

This is the front cover of a program for a luncheon hosted by First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 13, 1978 in honor of First Lady Elena Ceaușescu of Romania. The event was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology, later known as the National Museum of American History. Although Elena Ceaușescu was in Washington, D.C. to accompany her husband, Nicolae Ceaușescu, during his State Visit, this luncheon recognized Mrs. Ceaușescu's unique achievements in Romania's chemical research, scientific, and political communities. Guests at the luncheon also had the opportunity to explore the museum's "Atom Smasher" and "Art and Science" exhibits. To view the complete program, see 1127310. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal meals for distinguished guest from around the world.

This is the inner left side of a program for a luncheon hosted by First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 13, 1978 in honor of First Lady Elena Ceaușescu of Romania. The event was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology, later known as the National Museum of American History. Although Elena Ceaușescu was in Washington, D.C. to accompany her husband, Nicolae Ceaușescu, during his State Visit, this luncheon recognized Mrs. Ceaușescu's unique achievements in Romania's chemical research, scientific, and political communities. Guests at the luncheon also had the opportunity to explore the museum's "Atom Smasher" and "Art and Science" exhibits.To view the complete program, see 1127310. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal meals for distinguished guest from around the world.

This is the inner right side of a program for a luncheon hosted by First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 13, 1978 in honor of First Lady Elena Ceaușescu of Romania. The event was held at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology, later known as the National Museum of American History. Although Elena Ceaușescu was in Washington, D.C. to accompany her husband, Nicolae Ceaușescu, during his State Visit, this luncheon recognized Mrs. Ceaușescu's unique achievements in Romania's chemical research, scientific, and political communities. Guests at the luncheon also had the opportunity to explore the museum's "Atom Smasher" and "Art and Science" exhibits. This part of the program includes a menu from the luncheon. To view the complete program, see 1127310. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw many formal meals for distinguished guest from around the world.

This is an event program for a celebration of country music, hosted by President Jimmy Carter in the East Room of the White House on April 17, 1978. Country singers Tom T. Hall, Loretta Lynn, and Conway Twiggy performed at the event. Guests at the event included country singers and members of the Country Music Association, many of whom were in Washington, D.C. for a Country Music Association convention. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw meals for a variety of events at the White House.