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Program for State Dinner Honoring Prime Minister of Canada

This is the front cover of an entertainment program for a State Dinner hosted by President Richard M. Nixon in honor of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau on March 24, 1969. Singer Robert Goulet provided after-dinner entertainment in the East Room. This program is part of the personal collection belonging to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served five first families as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. To see the full program, please see 1127689.
Artist
White House Calligraphy Office
Date of Work
March 24, 1969
Type
Document
Credit
Courtesy of Henry & Carole Haller and Family
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