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What American Presidents Served at US State Dinners

What American Presidents Served at US State Dinners

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Since the first official state dinner was held in 1874, American presidents have hosted kings, queens, and heads of state from around the world at grand, elegant affairs. They've also brought together rulers and comparable government leaders for less-than-stunning meals. Presidential state dinner meals have ranged from plain and simple fare to gourmet entrees, often influenced by social and economic factors as much as who was in the executive office. State dinner dishes have included favorite presidential foods such as Harry S. Truman's beloved watermelon pickles, as well as personal creations like Mamie Eisenhower's gelatin mint desserts. What was served at state dinners often reflected the preferences of honored guests or sent a political message to diners about how Americans liked to eat, drink, and be merry
Date: 2022-12-29

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Michelle Obama only wanted the publicity side, when it came down to combating childhood obesity. If she really cared she wouldn't have backed down when confronted by all the USDA backed big business food industries. Just like Barack's attempt to end racism with change, her efforts led to NO CHANGE and the food industry is even more processed than it originally was. This is what happens when you have 2 lawyers living in the Whitehouse and expecting them to change your personal life, as well as electing them just because of their skin color. Pick your poison, either way every American is sick.
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What a terrific historical video! I laughed so hard at some of the items. The one that made me wonder was Queen Elizabeth II being served some pretty exotic food. From what I understand, she was pretty strict on what she would eat. But she looked very happy.
Not necessarily for the food, but I would have loved to have been at the event with Princess Diana and John Travolta with the Reagan household.
That thing about the Chef who refused to fix BBQ and stuff absolutely slayed me -- probably the best for all involved.

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Welp, I gotta say I respect FDR a lot more for having humbler tastes during the Depression. Though, I still don't like that sweet potato casserole. Was he the one that invented it, with the marshmallows on top?
Edit: as for who I'd dine with. I don't care for the politics of LBJ nor Carter, but I'd have dinner with either of them. Also, Reagan's dinners sound like a ball so I definitely would've wanted to go to those.

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The gourmet food served by some of these presidents doesn't sound all that tasty to me. A great steak, grilled or fried chicken, a nice grilled pork chop, with a stuffed baked potato, a nice side salad, some fresh baked dinner rolls and some pie or cheese cake for dessert, sounds much better to me. I guess I'm not cultured enough!
LBJs barbecue ribs and beans sound great to me!

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I always had a special place in my heart for Grant despite all his scandals and bad choices. One of the most down-to-earth if not flawed presidents, reflects in his food choices (I prefer simpler food too, but fancy stuff is good sometimes)
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I would have loved to dine with Dwight. Not so much for the food he served but for the conversation. Food wise I liked George W. simple yet named nice to seem fancy. Also not a fan of seafood so that was a strike on most presidents menus
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A chef who worked at the white house, I saw this dude take a regular chicken sandwich combo from KFC. And he turned into, chicken cordon Bleu. And some other stuff (I forget. But this chef took a 10$ meal and turned into a 50$ meal!
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All these opinions about classy foods vs simple foods. Hell, as long as it tastes good, food is food, it's amazing in any form. Eating at the high class steak house is equally enjoyable as eating at Cracker Barrel, because. food!
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The comments about W not liking elaborate foods is interesting. I remember reading that when he visited England he brought 5 chefs with him. The Queen was amused said something like, doesnt he think we have Chefs!
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Imagine thinking you gonna get one of those dinners as a american celebrity invited to the white house and getting filet o fish and big mac.
Just to see the french president get the real deal no long after.

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Oh FFS, JFK never said he was a jelly donut. Cut it out. Ask any Berlin native and they will tell you that the word Berliner does NOT mean jelly donut in Berlin, never has and never will.
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Yeah the Roosevelt one was bs and a play for the media by serving hot dogs. Lol there is no way. The man knew how to play the game and the people. A dictator in everything but name.
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I remember a sever decline in quality in school lunch after Michelle obama came around. And it just got worse with my school over the years until i just stopped eating it.
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I note Clinton was skipped. I bet he served his wife's namesake from KFC.
The Hillary Rodham Clinton featuring two thighs, two small breasts and two left wings.

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Wait till we a have an Italian president having a State Dinner for leader from Italy. I loved that Teddy Roosevelt had rice pudding for dessert. I love RP.
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Donald trump is a very lucky guy. he is very wealthy. he tried everything in life i respect him that he dont drink or smoke. his health is excellent.
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A fact that nobody brings up is how Carter used to base his meals around peanuts, until one season his peanut farm went sour and withered.
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Who on earth eats hot lobster thats gross cold lobster hell yeah ill sit back to a big feed of lobster no butter for me I dont do that
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Whenever I go to a restaurant with family I want to be out in 2 hours max. If its going longer I just say good night and go.
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I think at the BBQ you're zooming in on LBJ's vice president Humphrey, not the Chancellor of West Germany.
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