President Reagan Celebrates 72nd Birthday

In this photograph, taken February 6, 1983, President Ronald Reagan cuts into his star-shaped birthday cake during a private party held in the President's Dining Room on the Second Floor of the White House. This was Reagan's 72nd birthday, and third as president. Pictured on the right side is head butler John Johnson holding the cake for Reagan. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef from 1966-1987, catering to the tastes of five first families and their distinguished guests.