• Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires dishes prepared by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) in the White House Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right). As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires dishes prepared by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) in the White House Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a spun-sugar elephant and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires dishes prepared by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) in the White House Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a spun-sugar elephant and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a spun-sugar elephant and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a spun-sugar elephant and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a swan-shaped dessert and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the sugar swan.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a spun-sugar elephant and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan samples dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires a swan-shaped dessert and other delicacies prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the sugar swan.
  • Mrs. Reagan with White House Chefs
    Joseph H. Bailey
    residence staff
    food & drink
    White House Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    In this photograph, taken July 30, 1982 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey, First Lady Nancy Reagan admires dishes prepared by pastry chef Roland Mesnier (left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center), and chef Frank Ruta. As first lady, Mrs. Reagan often consulted with chefs before special events, offering suggestions for imaginative desserts such as the spun-sugar elephant and swan creations on the table.
  • Food Preparations in White House Kitchen
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    residence staff
    food & drink
    Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller and staff was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller (right) works alongside Eserline Dewberry (left). The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.
  • Food Preparations in White House Kitchen
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    residence staff
    food & drink
    Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller and staff was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller (right) works alongside White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.
  • Food Preparations in White House Kitchen
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    residence staff
    food & drink
    Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. On the table in front of him are trays of beef Wellington. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.
  • Food Preparations in White House Kitchen
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    residence staff
    food & drink
    Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller prepares food in the White House Kitchen. The Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.
  • Food Preparations in White House Kitchen
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    residence staff
    food & drink
    Kitchen
    Ground Floor
    staff
    This photograph of White House Kitchen staff at work was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (right) works alongside White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.