(2021-0648-F) White House Photos - State Dinners Related to Morocco

The materials in FOIA 2021-0648-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA request 2021-0648-F contains photographs from the White House Photograph Office. The Clintons hosted and attended two State Dinners related to Morocco. The first State Dinner for Morocco was on March 15, 1995, and the second was on June 20, 2000. For the 1995 dinner, President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton greeted King Hassan II of Morocco at the North Portico of the White House. King Hassan was accompanied by his children: Prince Moulay Rachid and Princess Lalla Hasna. President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted a State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House for King Hassan II of Morocco. The Clintons and King Hassan visited in the residence including the Yellow Oval Room, the President’s Treaty Room Office, and the Truman Balcony. The Clintons and King Hassan II greeted dinner guests in the Grand Foyer of the White House including General John Shalikashvili, Ali McGraw, Jane Pauley, Garry Trudeau, Tony Lake, Ambassador Madeleine Albright, Dennis Ross, and others. President Clinton and King Hassan II offered toasts during the dinner. The Strolling Strings provided entertainment in the State Dining Room during dinner. The Modern Jazz Quartet performed the East Room after the dinner and President Clinton delivered remarks at the dinner. In addition to the State Dinner but related include: The Modern Jazz Quartet rehearsing for the dinner, White House staff setting the tables for the dinner, photos of desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and close-up photos of Moroccan food plated. For the 2000 dinner, President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton greeted King Mohammed VI of Morocco and his sister, Princess Lalla Meryem at the North Portico of the White House. The Clintons, King Mohammed VI, and others visited in the private residence with Dorothy Rodham and Chelsea Clinton present. Capricia Marshall briefed the Clintons, King Mohammed VI, and Princess Lalla in the Yellow Oval Room, The Clintons, King Mohammed VI, and Princess Lalla greeted guests in the Grand Foyer of the White House including: Secretary Madeleine Albright, Carol Alt, Kenneth Apfel, Secretary Bruce Babbitt, William Bader, Ken Burns, Daniel Snyder, Bobby Rahal, Dick Ebersol, Gamal Helal, Joe Lockhart, John Podesta, Cheryl Mills, Secretary Bill Daley, Dorothy Rodham, Helen Thomas, Mary Mel French, and others. The Clintons hosted a State Dinner for King Mohammed VI, and Princess Lalla in a pavilion on the South Lawn. President Clinton and King Mohammed VI delivered remarks and toasts at the dinner. Earth, Wind & Fire performed at the dinner, and the Clintons delivered remarks following the musical performance. Other events that were included on the responsive photo contact sheets included: March 15, 1995, President Clinton meeting with Congress in the Cabinet Room regarding Affirmative Action. Meeting participants included: Vice President Albert Gore, Representative Kweisi Mfume, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, and others. March 15, 1995, Helen Nicholson, and the Indiana Close-Up group visiting the Oval Office. March 17, 1995, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton greeting Sheila Bronfman in the Diplomatic Reception Room.