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 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.

This photograph, taken around May 1, 1969, presents a south view of the White House as seen from the South Fountain. A colorful array of tulips bloom around the South Fountain. 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.

This photograph was taken on May 24, 1973 during a dinner hosted by President Richard M. Nixon to honor former Prisoners of War (POW) from the Vietnam War and their wives. The event was held under a large orange-and-yellow tent on the South Lawn. Entertainers included comedian Bob Hope, songwriter Irving Berlin, entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., and actors John Wayne and James Stewart. With 1,300 guests, it was the largest sit-down meal ever held at the White House until March 26, 1979, when a State Dinner celebrating the signing of the historic Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty had 1,340 guests. In this photograph, President Nixon greets the applauding audience with a "double victory" sign, a gesture he frequently used to signify victory in Vietnam. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw the food preparations for the massive Vietnam POW dinner and the larger Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty State Dinner.

In this photograph, taken June 11, 1980, crew members set up a nautical setting on the South Grounds ahead of a Congressional picnic. The "Salute to Congress" was hosted by President Jimmy Carter, and featured an outdoor picnic, music, and dancing. 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.

This photograph of Marine One, the private helicopter of the president, hovering over the South Grounds was taken during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Helicopters have been an integral part of presidential transportation since 1957, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first sitting president to fly in a helicopter. 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 March 26, 1979, a butler carries a tray of strip sirloin and a silver bowl of green beans, carrots, and mushrooms during a State Dinner held on the South Lawn following the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty. With 1,340 guests, at the time it was the largest sit-down dinner party ever hosted at the White House. Guests also dined on an appetizer of seafood mousse and a dessert of rich chocolate-hazelnut mousse. In this photograph, a military band can be seen performing in the background. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, during the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan.