Collection The Hospitality of Diplomacy
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join...
Obama China Place Setting for Canadian State Dinner
- Photographer
- Matthew D'Agostino
- Date of Work
- March 9, 2016
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
Obama China Place Setting for Canadian State Dinner
The Obama China Service was used for the Canadian State Dinner on March 10, 2016 with Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
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