Former presidents and first ladies gathered at an official dinner to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the White House. In their remarks the presidents talked about their time in the White House and praised the White House staff for their hard work. Prior to the speeches Ms. Conroy talked about the history of the White House, its furnishings, and what might be expected at the dinner. Additionally, video footage of a White House tour and a press briefing on the dinner were shown.