WASHINGTON — While President Barack Obama hosted world leaders Saturday for high-level economic talks at Camp David, Michelle Obama engaged in some soft diplomacy with their spouses.
The first lady hosted a tour of the White House on Saturday for the spouses of the Group of Eight leaders. White House curator Bill Allman led the tour, which included stops in the East Room, where the visitors viewed portraits of George and Martha Washington, and the State Dining Room.
During a walk through the Grand Foyer, Obama, wearing a purple sundress, explained how the president walks through the long hallway into the East Room for news conferences and other events.
After the tour, Obama and the G8 spouses gathered in the White House Blue Room for a lunch prepared by renowned chef Jose Andres.
On the menu: gazpacho; Maryland rockfish with asparagus, grapefruit, Virginia berries, greens from the White House garden and caramelized olive oil; and tangerine sorbet with Virginia strawberries.
On Saturday evening, the first lady and president traveled to Chicago for the national security-focused NATO summit.
The first lady will host gatherings for the spouses of NATO leaders, including an event at a youth center and a dinner at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Associated Press
