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U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose with India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (2nd R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur before a state dinner on the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009.
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This is it.
The first State Dinner for the Obama White House, and it’s for the country of India.

The President and First Lady are hosting the dinner for
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur of India.

This is showtime for the First Lady and Social Secretary Desiree Rogers.
Can’t wait to see who was invited, and who was not…LOL

Details known so far – hat tip, Mrs. O

Venue: Heated tent on the South Lawn of the White House

Guest Count: 320 – 400

Guest List: Click here

Place setting: Click here

Menu: Click here

Guest Chef: Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit

Featured Performers: Oscar-winners Jennifer Hudson and A. R. Rahman (the latter composed the soundtrack for “Slumdog Millionaire”)

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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh (2R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (L) stand with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama before a state dinner at the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
———Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images

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According to Mrs. O.org, Michelle’s gown was designed by Naem Khan!

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