The state dinner included a mix of Washington officials and celebrities. President Barack Obama celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with Singapore Tuesday with a state dinner for a leader Obama praised as respected around the world and a trusted partner. Obama reserved the 12th state dinner of his presidency to honor Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching. The last state dinner at the White House for Singapore occurred in October 1985, during Ronald Reagan's presidency, for Lee's late father, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Floral arrangements for the dinner consisted of yellow orchids, yellow roses and other yellow flowers.

Source: Fox News August 03, 2016 02:26 UTC