Program for the State Dinner Honoring President of France

This is an event program illustrating the entertainment that followed a State Dinner hosted by President Gerald R. Ford in honor of President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing of France and his wife, Anne-Aymone Giscard d'Estaing. The event was held on May 17, 1976. Jazz pianist Earl "Fatha" Hines 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 meals for over 250 State Dinners at the White House.