In 1817, James Monroe ordered the first dinner service created specifically for official use by an American president. State china services are often used at dinners when the president hosts foreign leaders. Not every president orders an official state china service, but some of the finest examples of full state services can be seen in today's slideshow. Selections from the historic presidential china are also on display in the China Room on the ground floor of the White House. The White House H

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