Kids' State Dinner

This week, The White House held an historic, first-ever Kids' State Dinner; hosted Americorps, School Improvement Grantees, and Presidential Innovation Fellows. The President held a news conference and spoke with regional reporters about the need for Congress to agree on a balanced deficit reduction plan; and the First Lady made a major veterans hiring announcement in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sam Kass speaks to young chefs at the White House for the first-ever Kids' State Dinner. August 20, 2012.

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes junior chefs and their parents to the first ever Kids' State Dinner at the White House. August 20, 2012.

President Obama surprises junior chefs and their parents at the first ever Kids' State Dinner at the White House. August 20, 2012.