Chefs Haller, Mesnier, and Raffert with President Reagan's 71st Birthday Cake
In this photograph, taken on February 6, 1982, White House Kitchen staff members stand proudly beside a birthday cake created for President Reagan's 71st birthday. It was the second birthday President Reagan had celebrated at the White House. This photograph was likely taken in the private Family Kitchen on the Second Floor of the White House. Pictured from left: White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert.
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.