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Performance by Dance Theatre of Harlem at State Dinner for Prime Minister Thatcher of United Kingdom

C922-24A, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan greeting performers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem during the state visit of Prime Minister Thatcher of United Kingdom in east room. 02/26/1981.

Loretta Lynn

C1300-6, Loretta Lynn singing at the Ford's Theatre Gala "The Stars Salute the President" in Washington, DC. 03/21/1981.

Private Dinner for the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, Entertainment by pianist Bobby Short

C1746-14, President Reagan and pianist Bobby Short during a Private Dinner for the Prince of Wales Prince Charles in the yellow oval room. 05/02/1981.

Marty Robbins July 4th Independence Day Picnic

C2802-3, Performers on stage at the July 4th Independence Day Picnic with Peter Max paintings in the background on the South Lawn. 07/04/1981.

James "Eubie" Blake Presidential Medal of Freedom

C4386-18, President Reagan and musician James "Eubie" Blake during a Ceremony for Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the east room. 10/09/1981.

Ella Fitzgerald, Keter Betts performing

C4491-28A, Ella Fitzgerald singing in the east room during state visit of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. 10/13/1981.

Entertainment by Benny Goodman during State Dinner for King Hussein of Jordan

C4882-8A, Benny Goodman playing clarinet and Buddy Rich playing drums in the east room during the state visit of King Hussein of Jordan. 11/02/1981.

 Ida Levin performing the PBS "In Performance at the White House"

C5239-18A, Ida Levin and Rudolf Serkin performing, with Beverly Sills looking on, for "In Performance at the White House" in the east room. 11/22/1981.

 Itzhak Perlman performing State Visit of President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt

C6192-7, Violinist Itzhak Perlman playing in the east room of the White House during the state visit of President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. 02/03/1982.

The Reagans with Beverly Sills at PBS Special for Merle Haggard Young Artists In Performance at the Western White House

C6662-16, Nancy Reagan, President Reagan, Nancy Reagan with Beverly Sills at a PBS Special for Merle Haggard Young Artists In Performance at the Western White House at Rancho Sierra Grande in Santa Ynez, California. 03/07/1982.

 Frank Sinatra, Perry Como performing State Dinner for President Pertini of Italy

C7087-14, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como performing in the east room during state visit of President Pertini of Italy. 03/25/1982.

President Reagan's remarks after Frank Sinatra, Perry Como performed State Dinner for President Pertini of Italy

C7086-29A, President Reagan's Remarks, with Nancy Reagan, after performance by Frank Sinatra and Perry Como in the east room during state visit of President Pertini of Italy. 03/25/1982.

"Young Americans in Performance at the White House" sponsored by PBS-TV

C7119-9, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan with Beverly Sills, Gene Kelly and performers from "Young Americans in Performance at the White House" in the cross hall. 03/28/1982.

"Young Americans in Performance at the White House" sponsored by PBS-TV

C7120-14A, Dancers performing in the East Room during the "Young Americans in Performance at the White House" sponsored by PBS-TV. 03/28/1982.

White House Reception for Congressional children

C9059-8, Nancy Reagan and an unidentified child with the Marine Band at the White House Reception for Congressional Children on the South Lawn of the White House. 07/13/1982.

Liza Minnelli

C10290-16A, Liza Minnelli performing at the Fundraising Annual Gala Benefit "Festival at Ford's Theater" in Washington, DC. 09/25/1982.

tammy Wynette at barbecue for members of Congress

C10412-11A, Singer Tammy Wynette singing to President Reagan during a barbecue for members of Congress on south lawn. 09/30/1982.

Entertainment by Frederica von Stade

C10657-10, President Reagan's Remarks to the audience in the East Room after entertainment by Frederica von Stade with Nancy Reagan. 10/12/1982.

Entertainment by Dizzy Gillespie

C11516-23A, PBS Taping "Performance in the White House Series" with Dizzy Gillespie in the east room. 12/04/1982.

Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Itzhak Perlman, Diane Schuur, Roy Haynes, Jon Faddis performing

C11517-36. PBS Taping "Performance in the White House Series" with Dizzy Gillespie, Itzhak Perlman, and Stan Getz in the east room. 12/04/1982

Entertainment during State Dinner for Sultan Qaboos bin Said of the Sultanate of Oman during State Visit

C13948-18, President Reagan's Remarks to the audience in the East Room after entertainment by Anna Moffo and Robert Merrill during the state visit of Sultan Qaboos bin Said of the Sultanate of Oman. 04/12/1983.

Mary Martin final program of "In Performance at the White House" series by PBS

C15161-29, Mary Martin performing during the fourth and final program of "In Performance at the White House" series by PBS on the south lawn. 06/06/1983.

Concert by the Beach Boys during reception and picnic in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the Special Olympics program

C15292-11, President Reagan giving remarks after a concert by the Beach Boys during a reception and picnic in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the Special Olympics program on the south lawn. 06/12/1983.

Isaac Stern performing State Visit of Premier Zhao Ziyang of the Peoples Republic of China

C19410-23, Violinist Isaac Stern performing in the East Room during state visit of Premier Zhao Ziyang of the Peoples Republic of China. 01/10/1984.

Julio Iglesias

C20701-18, Julio Iglesias performing in the East Room during state visit of President Francois Mitterrand of France. 03/22/1984.

Frank Sinatra

C22660-12, Frank Sinatra performing in the East Room during state visit of President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka. 06/18/1984.

Seafood Festival(Fish Fry) for members of Congress and their families, entertainment by Charlie Daniels and navy's country current band

C22782-2, President Reagan's remarks after entertainment by Charlie Daniels and the Navy Country current band during a Seafood Festival (Fish Fry) for members of Congress and their families on the South Lawn. 06/21/1984.

Lee Greenwood singing at Opryland 81st birthday salute to Roy Acuff

C24243-34, Lee Greenwood singing at the Opryland 81st birthday salute to Roy Acuff with President Reagan and Minnie Pearl at Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. 09/13/1984.

State Visit of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Entertainment by Twyla Tharp Dance Company

C25919-9, Twyla Tharp Dance Company performing in the East Room during state visit of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg. 11/13/1984.

Lee Greenwood Entertainment Dinner for Governors

C27446-10, President Reagan speaking at Dinner for Governors after performance by Lee Greenwood in east room. 02/24/1985.

Pete Fountain

C27872-19, Pete Fountain performing during the State Visit of President Raul Alfonsin of Argentina in the east room. 03/19/1985.

Fernando Bujones, Marianna Tcherkassky ballet dancers

C28385-29, Nancy Reagan with ballet dancers Fernando Bujones and Marianna Tcherkassky during state visit of President Chadli Benjedid of Algeria. 04/17/1985.

Mstislav Rostropovich Entertaining

C29727-16, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan with cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in the East Room during state visit of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of India. 06/12/1985.

Boston Pops 100th Anniversary Concert

C30248-6, President Reagan speaking at the Boston Pops 100th Anniversary Concert on South Lawn of the White House. 07/15/1985.

Gregg Baker, Grace Bumbry entertaining

C30368-22, Grace Bumbry and Gregg Baker performing during State Visit of President Li Xiannian of Peoples Republic of China in the east room. 07/23/1985.

State Visit of Prime Minister Schluter of Denmark, state dinner, entertainment by Vic Damone

C30789-16, President Reagan speaking after a performance by Vic Damone with Nancy Reagan, Poul Schluter and Lisbeth Schluter and the Marine band during the State Visit of Prime Minister Schluter of Denmark in the east room. 09/10/1985.

Mickey Gilley entertaining

C30938-9, Mickey Gilley performing at a Congressional Barbecue on the south lawn. 09/18/1985.

Mickey Gilley entertaining

C30940-24A, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan with singer Mickey Gilley at a Congressional Barbecue on the south lawn. 09/18/1985.

State Visit to Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Entertainment by Karen Akers

C31311-19, President Reagan speaking to audience after entertainment by Karen Akers during state visit for Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore in the east room. 10/8/1985.

Neil Diamond singing for The Reagan's, Princess Diana and Prince Charles and other guests at a Dinner for Prince Charles and Princess Diana of the United Kingdom in the entrance hall

C31900-25, Neil Diamond singing for The Reagan's, Princess Diana and Prince Charles and other guests at a Dinner for Prince Charles and Princess Diana of the United Kingdom in the entrance hall. 11/09/1985.

Rich Little

C33469-19, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan Hosting a Dinner in honor of the Governors of the States and Territories during a National Governors Association meeting in east room with comedian Rich Little. 02/23/1986.

State Visit of President Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay, Entertainment by Dave Brubeck Quartet

C35600-9, Dave Brubeck Quartet performing at a state dinner for President Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay in east room. 06/17/1986.

Vladimir Horowitz

C37292-1, Concert by pianist Vladimir Horowitz in the east room. 10/05/1986.

In Performance at the White House, "Tribute to American Music" Marvin Hamlisch, Kitty Carlisle, Sarah Vaughn, Manhattan Transfer, George Merritt, Priscilla Baskerville

C37666-24, Nancy Reagan, Marvin Hamlisch, Kitty Carlisle, Sarah Vaughn, the Manhattan Transfer, George Merritt and Priscilla Baskerville during an In Performance at the White House, "Tribute to American Music" in east room. 10/26/1986.

Dinner Honoring Nation's Governors, Entertainment by Sarah Vaughn

C39193-15, President Reagan's remarks to the audience after entertainment by singer Sarah Vaughn with Nancy Reagan at a Dinner for the Nation's Governors in the east room. 02/22/1987.

entertainers Vic Damone, Liza Minnelli, Bobby Short, Marvin Hamlisch performing for PBS In Performance at the White House series "A Tribute to American Music"

C39423-18, Nancy Reagan with Vic Damone, Liza Minnelli, Bobby Short and Marvin Hamlisch during a PBS Taping "Performance in the White House Series" in east room. 03/08/1987.

PBS In Performance at the White House series "A Tribute to American Music", performance by Vic Damone, Liza Minnelli, and Bobby Short

C39436-30, Vic Damone, Liza Minnelli and Bobby Short during a PBS Taping "Performance in the White House Series" in east room. 03/08/1987.

State visit of Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan, State Dinner, entertainment by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mathis

C40404-8, Henry Mancini performing with the marine band during the state visit of Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan in the east room. 04/30/1987.

Johnny Mathis

C40408-20, C40404-8, Henry Mancini performing with the marine band during the state visit of Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan in the east room. 04/30/1987.

Nancy Reagan, Marvin Hamlisch, Mel Torme, Patti Austin, June Allyson, Kaye Ballard at Taping of "In Performance at the White House"

C41537-19, Nancy Reagan with Marvin Hamlisch, Mel Torme, Patti Austin, June Allyson and Kaye Ballard during a Taping of "In Performance at the White House" in the east room. 06/28/1987.

Performance by Vladimir Feltsman

C42735-17A, Performance by pianist Vladimir Feltsman in the East Room. 09/27/1987.

Performance by Yo-Yo Ma at Working visit of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, private dinner

C42900-13, Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing at a private dinner for Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan in the Yellow Oval Room. 10/06/1987.

Performance by Yo-Yo Ma at Working visit of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, private dinner

C42903-25A, Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing at a private dinner for Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan in the Yellow Oval Room. 10/06/1987.

Lionel Hampton performing State Visit of President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador

C43062-16, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan applauding Lionel Hampton after his performance in the east room. 10/14/1987.

Roberta Flack

C43147-4, Roberta Flack singing during a taping of "In Performance at the White House" in the East Room. 10/18/1987.

Roberta Peters, Yakov Kreizberg at State visit of President Herzog of Israel, State Dinner

C43594-10, President Reagan making remarks after entertainment by singer Roberta Peters and Yakov Kreizberg with Nancy Reagan, Israeli President Herzog and Ora Herzog in the east room. 11/10/1987.

Van Cliburn

C44159-7, Pianist Van Cliburn performing in the east room during state visit of General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. 12/08/1987.

Patti Austin

C45084-25A, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan with singer Patti Austin after her performance during the state visit of President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in the east room 01/28/1988.

Jerry Orbach at a concert and reception as part of the PBS series In Performance at the White House

C45589-8, Jerry Orbach performing for President Reagan, Nancy Reagan and Maureen Reagan and the audience as part of the PBS series "In Performance at the White House" in the east room 02/28/1988.

Nancy Reagan, Marvin Hamlisch, Mary Martin, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holliday, Elaine Paige, Dorothy Loudon Rehearsal for In Performance at the White House "Salute to Broadway II"

C46582-5, Nancy Reagan with Marvin Hamlisch, Mary Martin, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holliday, Elaine Paige and Dorothy Loudon at the "In Performance at the White House - Salute to Broadway II" in the east room. 04/24/1988.

Christopher Parkening at a State visit of President Evren of Turkey, state dinner

C48063-6A, President Reagan speaking after entertainment by guitarist Christopher Parkening during a state visit of President Evren of Turkey in the rose garden. 06/27/1988.

President Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Marvin Hamlisch, Shirley Jones, Lee Roy Reams, Stubby Kaye

C48662-27, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan dancing with (left to right) Stubby Kaye, Shirley Jones, Marvin Hamlisch and Lee Roy Reams during a rehearsal for "In Performance at the White House" on the south lawn. 08/5/1988.

Nancy Reagan, Shirley Jones, Marvin Hamlisch, Stubby Kaye, Lee Roy Reams at the PBS "In Performance at the White House"

C48671-15, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan dancing with (left to right) Stubby Kaye, Shirley Jones, Marvin Hamlisch and Lee Roy Reams during a PBS "In Performance at the White House" on the south lawn. 08/06/1988.

PBS "In Performance at the White House"

C48681-4, Choir singing during a PBS "In Performance at the White House" on the south lawn. 08/06/1988.

Nancy Reagan, Marvin Hamlisch, Shirley Jones, Lee Roy Reams, Stubby Kaye at the PBS "In Performance at the White House"

C48684-10, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan dancing with (left to right) Stubby Kaye, Shirley Jones, Marvin Hamlisch and Lee Roy Reams during a PBS "In Performance at the White House" on the south lawn. 08/06/1988.

Pete Fountain State Visit of President Traore of Mali, State Dinner Entertainment

C49750-14, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan with Pete Fountain after his performance during the state visit of President Traore of Mali in East Room. 10/06/1988.