This is the front cover of a Christmas card that was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1967. This was Haller's second Christmas at the White House, though he was to remain executive chef until 1987. The interior of the card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the official White House Christmas tree, positioned in its traditional spot in the center of the Blue Room. The back of the card discusses the tradition of Christmas trees in the White House. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128401. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This is the illustrated side of a holiday card that was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1968. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the South Grounds as seen from the South Portico, with the Jefferson Monument and Washington Monument visible in the distance. The card includes a note from the presidential couple, declaring "appreciation" and "warmest wishes" for "all the years ahead." The Johnson's 1968 holiday card marked both the passing of the holiday season as well as the end of the Johnson administration, with the inauguration of President Richard M. Nixon the following month. To see the full card, see 1128399. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This is the interior of a Christmas card that was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1967. This was Haller's second Christmas at the White House, though he was to remain executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the official White House Christmas tree, positioned in its traditional spot in the center of the Blue Room. The back of the card discusses the tradition of Christmas trees in the White House. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128401. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This Christmas card was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1966. This was Haller's first Christmas at the White House, though he was to remain as executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the North Portico, festively decorated for the holidays. The opposite side of the card includes a description of the American Elm tree featured in the illustration, which was planted by President Woodrow Wilson in December 1913. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128398. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This is the interior of a Christmas card, circa 1968. The card contains the message "season's greetings from the presidential crew." The exterior of the card featured images of two aircraft used by the president during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration: Air Force One (SAM 26000) and a Lockheed JetStar. To see the exterior of the card, see 1128412. For a full pdf of the card, see 1128413. The Christmas card is part of a private collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This is the exterior of a Christmas card, circa 1968. On the card, two aircraft used by the president during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration fly side-by-side. The image features Air Force One (SAM 26000) and a Lockheed JetStar. The interior of the card contains the following printed message: "Season's Greetings from the Presidential Crew." This Christmas card is part of a private collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. To see the interior of the card, see 1128411. For a full pdf of the card, see 1128413.

The Christmas card was part of a private collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. On the outside of the card, two aircraft used by the president during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration fly side-by-side. The image features Air Force One (SAM 26000) and a Lockheed JetStar. The interior of the card contains the following printed message: "Season's Greetings from the Presidential Crew."

This is the back of a Christmas card that was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1967. This was Haller's second Christmas at the White House, where he was to remain executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the official White House Christmas tree, positioned in its traditional spot in the center of the Blue Room. The back of the card discusses the tradition of Christmas trees in the White House. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128401. This letter is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This holiday card was presented from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller in December 1968. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the South Grounds as seen from the South Portico, with the Jefferson Monument and Washington Monument featured in the background. The card includes a note from the presidential couple, declaring "appreciation" and "warmest wishes" for "all the years ahead." President Richard M. Nixon was inaugurated in January 1969, so the Johnson's 1968 holiday card reflects on both the passing of the season as well as the conclusion of the presidential administration. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This Christmas card was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1966. This was Haller's first Christmas working at the White House, where he was to remain as executive chef until 1987. The card includes a description of an American Elm tree, which was planted near the North Portico by President Woodrow Wilson in December 1913. The opposite side of the card includes an illustration by Robert Laessig of a festively decorated North Portico. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128398. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This Christmas card was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1967. This was Haller's second Christmas at the White House, where he was to remain as executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the official White House Christmas tree, positioned in its traditional spot in the center of the Blue Room. The back of the card discusses the tradition of Christmas trees in the White House. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This is the message side of a holiday card presented from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller in December 1968. President Richard M. Nixon was inaugurated in January 1969, so the Johnson's 1968 holiday card reflects on both the passing of the season as well as the conclusion of the presidential administration. The opposite side of the card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the South Grounds as seen from the South Portico, with the Jefferson Monument and Washington Monument in the background. To see the complete card, see 1128399. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This Christmas card was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1966. This was Haller's first Christmas at the White House, where he was to remain executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of a festively decorated North Portico. The opposite side of the card includes a description of the American Elm tree featured in the illustration, which was planted by President Woodrow Wilson in December 1913. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This photograph shows the State Dining Room set for a State Dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford on October 2, 1975 in honor of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kōjun of Japan. The Lyndon B. Johnson china service was used at each place setting. White House Executive Chef Henry Haller oversaw the food preparations for the meal, which included veal medallions with wild rice and green beans niçoise, lobster en bellevue, an endive and watercress salad, and raspberry mousse. Following the dinner, guests transitioned to the East Room for entertainment by pianist Van Cliburn. To see images of Haller and the White House domestic staff team readying the dishes to serve, see 1128247, 1128250, 1128252, and 1128253. 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, 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.

In this photograph, taken June 11, 1982, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan wave from the top of the steps boarding Air Force One, the president's private airplane, as they prepare to depart from the Tempelhof Central Airport in West Berlin, West Germany. President and Mrs. Reagan visited West Berlin during their State Visit to Europe of June 2-11, 1982, where they also visited France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the Vatican. 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 by official White House photographer Michael Evans on on February 6, 1983, President Ronald Reagan celebrates his 72nd birthday with a private party in the President's Dining Room on the Second Floor of the White House. First Lady Nancy Reagan stands behind her husband as he blows out of the candles on his star-shaped birthday cake, featuring the Presidential Seal. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of the White House Kitchen staff was taken in October 1983. White House Executive Chef Henry Haller stands in the center of the group with a visitor, likely his wife, Carole. Also pictured in this photograph is an unidentified member of the kitchen staff (far left), Frank Ruta (second from left), an unidentified chef (third from left), assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch (third from right), pastry chef Roland Mesnier, and sous chef Hans Raffert (far right). This photograph is part of Henry Haller's personal collection. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This group photograph of the White House residence staff was taken in the State Dining Room on January 6, 1982, during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. The staff photographed worked primarily in the Executive Mansion and include kitchen staff, butlers, and the White House Curator's Office. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, pictured standing in the second row in his chef's hat. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph presents a south view of the White House as it appeared during the mid-20th century, circa 1966-1987. The South Fountain is prominently featured. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was executive chef at the White House for over 20 years, and served every president from Lyndon B. Johnson through Ronald Reagan.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Pete Souza on September 30, 1987, shows President Ronald Reagan with White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Reagan invited Haller to the Oval Office to bid the chef farewell upon his retirement. Haller had served as executive chef at the White House since 1966, during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller.

In this photograph, taken August 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan stands behind his desk in the Oval Office surrounded by members from the organization "Club des Chefs des Chefs," a prestigious international gastronomic society founded in 1977 recognizing chefs who serve heads of state and royalty. Representing the United States is White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (seventh from left), who had served every president since Lyndon B. Johnson. This was the first time the "Club des Chefs des Chefs" was invited to the White House. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987, during the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan.

This photograph of maitre d'hotel Eugene Allen and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in July 1982, during the Ronald Reagan administration, in the President's Dining Room on the Second Floor of the White House. Allen worked from 1952 to 1986 as a pantryman, butler, and maître d’hotel. Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987. This photograph is part of Chef Haller's personal collection.

This photograph shows a German A-frame gingerbread house created by White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert for the 1973 holiday season, during the Richard M. Nixon administration. Raffert's gingerbread houses had been a holiday tradition since 1969. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken by official White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on June 11, 1982, President Ronald Reagan stands with Mayor Richard von Weizsäcker of West Berlin (left) and West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt (right) beside Checkpoint Charlie in West Berlin. During the Cold War (1947-1991), Checkpoint Charile was the most well-known border-crossing point where one could cross the concrete Berlin Wall that ran between communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Its nickname derived from the NATO phonetic alphabet; Checkpoint Charlie was the third checkpoint opened by the Allies, following Alpha and Bravo. 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.