In this photograph by Mary Anne Fackelman, President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and their daughter, Amy, welcome the Saffron United Pipe Band on March 16, 1980. Recognizable for their orange-hued kilts, the Irish pipe band was based in Babylon, New York and came to the North Portico of the White House to serenade the Carter family ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

This photograph of President Ronald Reagan with members of the University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team was taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on April 16, 1986. President Reagan welcomed the Longhorns to the Rose Garden following their victory over the University of Southern California at the NCAA Division I Women's Championship that March. The team gave Reagan a jacket emblazoned with "Texas" during their meeting.

In this photograph, taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on December 10, 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan pauses to smile before hanging the Official White House Christmas Ornament on the Blue Room Christmas Tree. A holiday tradition since 1981, proceeds from the Official White House Christmas Ornament support the White House Historical Association's educational mission of enhancing public knowledge of the White House and preserving the White House Collection. The Official White House Christmas Ornament is also a part of the annual holiday decorations at the White House, and has been featured in a variety of locations including the Blue Room, Vermeil Room, and Library.

In this photograph, taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on March 26, 1982, President Ronald Reagan playfully prepares to toss a football in the Oval Office. The football was from the University of Southern California Trojans football team. Reagan did not attend USC, but played football in college and retained a lifelong interest in the sport. Reagan played offensive and defensive right guard on the Eureka College football team in Illinois from 1929-1931.

In this photograph, taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on December 7, 1981, Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert adds the finishing touches to the official White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room. For President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan's first holiday season at the White House, Chef Raffert created a gingerbread house with details including a well made from gingerbread and a path made from jelly beans, the president's favorite treat. Raffert's A-frame style gingerbread houses were a traditional part of the White House holiday decorations from 1969-1991.

This photograph, taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on January 20, 1985, shows President Ronald Reagan tossing a coin at the start of Super Bowl XIX. President Reagan could not attend the final match between the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers, as the game was scheduled for the same day as his second inauguration ceremony. Nonetheless, Reagan made sports history, as the first president to perform the coin toss for the Super Bowl. The coin toss was broadcast live from the Map Room of the White House.

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.

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.

In this photograph, taken February 6, 1981, First Lady Nancy Reagan hosts a surprise birthday party for her husband, President Ronald Reagan, in the East Room of the White House. For his 70th birthday, and his first in the White House, President Reagan expected an intimate gathering of about 20 friends and family members. Little did he know the grand bash Mrs. Reagan had in store, with over 100 guests, including many celebrity friends from California, such as James Stewart and Frank Sinatra, lighting by interior designer Ted Graber, and over ten cakes created by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller and White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Maitre d'hotel John W. Ficklin can be seen over Mesnier's shoulder on the right side of the photograph. 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, catering to the tastes of five first families and their distinguished guests.

In this photograph, taken on August 7, 1987 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, President Ronald Reagan shakes hands with chef Ronny Leenaert. Chef Leenaert represented Belgium in the prestigious international organization the Club des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for heads of state and royalty around the world. He was the head chef for the royal family of Belgium. Also pictured in the center of this photograph is Gilles Bragard, owner of the Bragard company, which specialized in fine chef's apparel. Bragard was also responsible for bringing together the Club des Chefs des Chefs in 1977. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was a member of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, and served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on March 3, 1987, shows the White House Kitchen staff hard at work, likely preparing an entree for a dinner hosted by President Reagan in the State Dining Room to honor new members of Congress. From left to right are: White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, pastry chef Roland Mesnier, sous-chef Hans Raffert, an unknown Kitchen staff member, and chef Frank Ruta. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on September 29, 1987, shows members of the White House Kitchen staff, including the dishwasher and navy stewards, on the South Lawn in front of the South Portico. In the center of the photograph stands White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, who was soon to retire from the position, which he had held since 1966. Haller's successor, Jon Hill, stands to the immediate left of Haller. On October 1, 1987, Hill became the first American-born chef to hold the title of White House executive chef, though he resigned in January 1988. White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert, pictured in this photograph to the immediate right of Haller, stepped up to the position of executive chef, which he held until 1992. Raffert was the first White House Kitchen staff member to be promoted to the position of executive chef. Also included in this photograph is White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (far left), assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch (third from left), and kitchen steward Adam Collick (second from right). This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Included on the bottom of this photograph is a note from former White House Executive Chef Jon Hill, dated October 5, 1987, thanking him for his support and training during the transition.

In this photograph, taken on August 7, 1987 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, President Ronald Reagan shakes hands with chef Makoto Watanabe. Watanabe represented Japan in the prestigious international organization the Club des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for heads of state and royalty around the world. Chef Watanabe specialized in French cuisine, which he prepared for the Japanese Imperial Household Agency. Also pictured in the center of this photograph is Gilles Bragard, owner of the Bragard company, which specialized in fine chef's apparel. Bragard was also responsible for bringing together the Club des Chefs des Chefs in 1977. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was a member of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, and served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken on August 7, 1987 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, President Ronald Reagan shakes hands with a representative from the prestigious international organization the Club des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for heads of state and royalty around the world. Also pictured in this photograph is Gilles Bragard, owner of the Bragard company, which specialized in fine chef's apparel. Bragard was also responsible for bringing together the Club des Chefs des Chefs in 1977. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was a member of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, and served as the White House Executive Chef from 1966-1987.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on March 3, 1987, shows the White House Kitchen staff hard at work, possibly preparing an entree for a dinner hosted by President Ronald Reagan in the State Dining Room to honor new Members of Congress. White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left) plates the entree, while White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) transitions tied cuts of meat onto a cutting board. 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 August 7, 1987 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, President Ronald Reagan receives an honorary double-breasted chef's jacket from the Club des Chefs des Chefs, a prestigious international organization recognizing the chefs who cook for world leaders. The United States representative in the organization, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, is pictured on the far left side of this photograph. Gilles Bragard presented the jacket. In 1977, Bragard instigated a meeting of chefs of heads of state at chef that led to the creation of the Club des Chefs des Chefs. 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 around January 24, 1980, Amy Carter enjoys a snack in the White House Kitchen, while her mother, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, laughs approvingly. They are joined by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman was taken on February 6, 1981 during President Ronald Reagan's 70th birthday party. Over 100 guests, including friends and family from California, attended the surprise party, organized by First Lady Nancy Reagan. 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 June 24, 1982 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a confectionary swan created by the White House Kitchen staff, including White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left) and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right). Chef Frank Ruta works in the background. This photograph was taken in the Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House. 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 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman on August 4, 1981, actors Ron Howard and Anson Williams from the television show "Happy Days" visit White House Executive Chef Henry Haller in the White House Kitchen. Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert is also pictured, standing behind Ron Howard in this photograph. 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 August 7, 1987 by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman, President Ronald Reagan shakes hands with chef Sun Yingwu. Chef Sun Yingwu represented China in the prestigious international organization the Club des Chefs des Chefs, whose members cook for heads of state around the world. He was the head chef of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Also pictured in the center of this photograph is Gilles Bragard, owner of the Bragard company, which specialized in fine chef's apparel. Bragard established the Club des Chefs des Chefs in 1977. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller was a member of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, and served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of President Jimmy Carter with David M. Rubenstein was taken by Mary Anne Fackelman on January 19, 1981. President Carter can be seen speaking with Rubenstein in the Oval Office on his last full day in office, the day before the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. Rubenstein served as the deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy from 1977-1981. He would later go on to found the Carlyle Group in 1987 and become renowned for his philanthropic work and as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Gallery of Art, among many others.

This photograph, taken by White House photographer Mary Anne Fackelman for Harry Benson of LIFE magazine on August 17, 1983, shows President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan paddling their canoe "TruLuv" across Lake Lucky, a pond at Rancho del Cielo, their 688-acre ranch near Santa Barbara, California. Ronald Reagan gave the canoe to Nancy Reagan on their 25th wedding anniversary in 1977.

This is a photograph of White House butler Eugene Allen presenting First Lady Nancy Reagan and Queen Noor of Jordan with pastries alongside a sugar-basket filled with sugar violets. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created the desserts. Mrs. Reagan and Queen Noor are seen sitting in the Red Room on March 16, 1982.