This is the cover of a tour booklet that was given to visitors to the White House who came to view the holiday decorations in 1990. That year, First Lady Barbara Bush selected "A White House Nutcracker Christmas" as her decorating theme, drawing inspiration from Tchaicovsky's ballet and the first theme selected for the Blue Room Christmas Tree by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961. Information about White House holiday decorations have been provided to visitors since at least 1975, when guests were given information about First Lady Betty Ford's handcrafted ornaments and instructions for how to recreate them at home. Tour booklets have been created to provide context on the theme and seasonal decorations at the White House since Jimmy Carter's presidency.

This is a menu from the dinner held in honor of the President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and his wife Lyudmila Aleksandrovna on November 14, 2001 during the George W. Bush administration. Chef Matthew Wendel prepared peppered beef tenderloin and fried catfish for the occasion. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

This photograph is of a signed dinner menu from the personal collection of chef Matthew Wendel. The dinner was held in honor of Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and his wife, Anne-Mette, at President George W. Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch on February 29, 2008. The prime minister and his wife, along with President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, signed this dinner menu for the chef as a token of their appreciation. The meal included mixed organic greens and citrus salad, pecan-smoked beef tenderloin, green chili-cheese grits soufflé, and roasted asparagus. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

This is a menu from the luncheon held in honor of the president of the Republic of Korea, Lee Myung-bak, and his wife, Kim Yoon-ok, at Camp David on April 19, 2008, during the George W. Bush administration. Chef Matthew Wendel prepared a variety of comfort foods for the occasion including fried chicken, deviled eggs, and hummingbird cake. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

This is a menu for a dinner held for the Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and his wife, Cherie Blair, at President George W. Bush’s Prarie Chapel Ranch on April 6, 2002. Chef Matthew Wendel prepared pecan-smoked beef tenderloin and pineapple upside-down cake for the occasion. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

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 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 entrance card provided admittance to an arrival ceremony hosted by President Jimmy Carter in honor of Pope John Paul II. The ceremony was conducted on the North Grounds of the White House on October 6, 1979 and was the first time a pope had visited the White House. This invitation was given to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. This card is part of the personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This is the second page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This program is from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon.

This is the front cover of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is the 13th page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is a personalized thank-you note inserted into a program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three First Daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is the seventh page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is the eighth page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is the tenth page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.

This is the 11th page of the program from the wedding between Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb, which took place in the East Room of the White House on December 9, 1967. The ceremony was the 15th wedding known to have been held at the White House, and the seventh with the daughter of the president as the bride. Lynda Bird Johnson was the eldest daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. This program is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the White House wedding receptions for three first daughters: Luci Baines Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Tricia Nixon. To view the complete program, see PH-02-17-04.pdf.