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White House Retirement Celebration for Chef Mesnier

This is a photograph of White House Chief Usher Gary Walters presenting Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier with his workbench as a gift during his retirement celebration on July 30, 2004. A plaque denoting his tenure was specially made for the piece. President George W. Bush and his wife First Lady Laura Bush, along with members of the White House Staff attended the small gathering.
Photographer
Unknown
Date of Work
July 30, 2004
Type
Photograph
Credit
Collection of Roland Mesnier
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