Program for the State Dinner Honoring Emperor Hirohito

This is an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a State Dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of Emperor Hirohito of Japan and his wife, Empress Nagako. The event was held on October 2, 1975. Concert pianist Van Cliburn performed for guests in the East Room. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller oversaw the menus of over 250 State Dinners at the White House.