• Betty Monkman Leads a Tour of the Green Room
    Eric Draper
    staff
    inaugurations
    State Floor
    Residence staff
    Green Room
    tours
    In this photograph, taken by Eric Draper on January 21, 2001, White House Curator Betty Monkman leads a tour in the Green Room of the White House. The tour was held the day after George W. Bush was sworn-in as the 43rd President of the United States. Betty Monkman joined the White House Office of the Curator in 1967, and served there until her retirement in 2002. She became the sixth White House Curator upon the retirement of Rex Scouten in 1997. A regular contributor to the White House Historical Association's award-winning journal “White House History Quarterly,” Betty Monkman is also the author of the White House Historical Association publications “The White House: Its Historic Furnishings and First Families,” and “The Living White House.”
  • Press Preview Ahead of Japan State Dinner
    Matthew D’Agostino
    residence staff
    State Service
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on April 27, 2015, during the Barack Obama administration. At a press preview ahead of the State Dinner held in honor of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan, Allman discussed the Obama’s recently revealed state china service. The Japan State Dinner would be the first official occasion where the Obama state service was used. The service included 11 pieces per setting and was designed with a modern aesthetic that was compatible and interchangeable with other historic services in the White House Collection. In a nod toward President Obama’s upbringing in Hawaii, several pieces in the service are complimented with bands of “Kailua blue”. Allman served as curator from 2002-2017.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • William G. Allman Speaks at 20th Century Art Reception
    Matthew D'Agostino
    event
    State Floor
    East Room
    staff
    This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Preparations Ahead of UK State Dinner
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    State Floor
    State Dinner
    State Dining Room
    staff
    This photograph by Joseph J. Scherschel shows White House staff and servers setting tables in the State Dining Room ahead of a State Dinner. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the January 27, 1970 dinner in honor of Prime Minister Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom.
  • Press Preview Ahead of France State Dinner
    Matthew D'Agostino
    staff
    State Visit
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    Residence staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Yosses and Comerford discussed the food preparations underway for the State Visit with members of the press. The menu featured the best of American cuisine, with a list of ingredients cultivated from farmers and artisans from across the country, including a winter garden salad with a mix of radishes and baby carrots over a bed of merlot lettuce made with produce from First Lady Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden. The State Dinner was also held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014.
  • Press Preview Ahead of France State Dinner
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Dining Room
    State Floor
    State Visit
    Residence staff
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Comerford discussed the food preparations underway for the State Visit with members of the press. The menu featured the best of American cuisine, with a list of ingredients cultivated from farmers and artisans from across the country, including a winter garden salad with a mix of radishes and baby carrots over a bed of merlot lettuce made with produce from First Lady Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden. The State Dinner was also held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014.
  • Press Preview Ahead of France State Dinner
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Dining Room
    State Floor
    State Visit
    Residence staff
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Comerford discussed the food preparations underway for the State Visit with members of the press. The menu featured the best of American cuisine, with a list of ingredients cultivated from farmers and artisans from across the country, including a winter garden salad with a mix of radishes and baby carrots over a bed of merlot lettuce made with produce from First Lady Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden. The State Dinner was also held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014.