Last night, President Biden hosted the first State Dinner of his presidency for President Macron of France. The tradition of State Dinners originated in 1874, when President Ulysses Grant hosted King David Kalakaua of the Kingdom of Hawaii. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt expanded the State Dining Room as part of a larger White House renovation, allowing for larger gatherings. We explored great photos from previous state dinners in US presidential history through the White House Historical Organization.