The First Lady is in Charge of Hosting a State Dinner
When a foreign government visits the White House, they usually come bearing gifts for the First Lady. As a show of appreciation, she hosts a State Dinner for the visiting foreign government friends. Working alongside the staff, she oversees the planning of the big event, including the guest list, invitations, dinner menus, flowers, seating arrangements, and entertainment for the evening. First Lady Michelle Obama started a Kids’ State Dinner in 2012, following the same procedures, except this time children from every state were chosen to attend and showcase recipes they created. The winning dishes were then served for the dinner.