The speaker was member Marge Waterfield who told us about White House China.
She showed examples of the China used by several of the Presidents and told about some of the symbols used on them.
Not all of the Presidents had their own China, but some had it included in the federal budget.
Marge told us about some of their state dinners and what was served. For example, the Washingtons had "spiced gyngerbrede " and the Lincolns served "thanksgiving salad". Andrew Jackson served "barbeque ribs with rum " on the White House lawn.
Woodrow Wilson was the first to have China made in America. He ordered a 1700 piece from Lennox company.
She also brought some pieces from her collection of reproductions to show.
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