Pictures of Past State Dinners

A Look Back at Past Glamorous State Dinners

January 19, 2011

Pictures of Past State Dinners

Pictures of Past State Dinners

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by Annie Scudder 2

Tonight, Barack and Michelle Obama will roll out the red carpet and throw a state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao. While we wait to find out what's on "the quintessentially American" menu — and more importantly what Michelle decides to wear — let's take a look back at past state dinners. The fashion may have changed, but the glamour is constant through the years.

1 / 18

by Annie Scudder 2

Tonight, Barack and Michelle Obama will roll out the red carpet and throw a state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao. While we wait to find out what's on "the quintessentially American" menu — and more importantly what Michelle decides to wear — let's take a look back at past state dinners. The fashion may have changed, but the glamour is constant through the years.

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2 years 15 weeks

I love the way Mr. and Mrs. President are staring into each others eyes.

MandyWH 2 years 18 weeks

I love this! Princess Di dancing with Travolta is incredible.