Collection Diplomacy With Our Northern Neighbors
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of official ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, our...
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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