White House state dinners have a storied history . The fetes are often an opportunity to discuss foreign relations . State dinners are highly coveted events full of entertainment and pageantry . Recent presidents have held fewer dinners than their predecessors .
White House state dinners have a storied history . The fetes are considered an opportunity to strengthen foreign ties . State dinners are highly coveted events full of pomp and pageantry . Recent Presidents have held fewer dinners than their predecessors .