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...
The State Dining Room, 1960
- Date of Work
- 1960
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- The White House Historical Association
The State Dining Room, 1960
State Dining Room redecorated after the Truman Renovation as it appeared set up in 1960 for a dinner for the King and Queen of Denmark.
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