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The Princess Of Wales Dancing With John Travolta At The White House, USA In A Midnight Blue Velvet Dress By Fashion Designer Victor Edelstein Watched By President Ronald And Mrs Nancy Reagan.
- Hosting world leaders and the public alike in the White House is a large part of presidential tradition.
- From a hungry mob grabbing at a block of cheese to kids' parties (even a high school prom), the Executive Mansion has nearly seen it all.
The White House contains one of the most important offices in the world, but that doesn't mean it's all business inside.
Social functions put on by presidents, first ladies, and their families, have been considered an important part of overall policy as A-list celebrities and private citizens are entertained inside America's most famous house.
See what it was like at some of the most iconic White House bashes in US history: