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It's Trump's first ever state diner.
- Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is hosting French president Emmanuel Macron for a state dinner.
- It's Trump's first ever state dinner.
- From Harry Truman to Barack Obama, nine past presidents hosted state dinners for French leaders.
US president Donald Trump is hosting his first ever state dinner for the leader of America's first ally.
The guest of honor is French President - and reported "Trump whisperer" - Emmanuel Macron. Macron and his wife Brigitte will accompany her husband on the visit.
State dinners are a big deal in the US. The president usually hosts the black-tie event in the State Dining Room at the White House. They date back to December 12, 1874, when President Ulysses S. Grant held a dinner in honor of King David Kalakaua of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Spring lamb, jambalaya, and "wines made from French plants harvested in Oregon" are on the menu this year, The Hill reported. And the presidents and their wives will be serenaded by the Washington National Opera as part of the event.
Here's a look at some notable state dinners that past presidents hosted for French leaders: