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The Etiquette of State Dinner Invitations by Michael D. Shear 

The First Lady Michelle Obama's red Alexander McQueen dress at the White House state dinner, in honor of Chinese President Hu Jintao Turn... President Obama dressed to the nines in a classic tux.. And the cell phone off! Get elbows of the table! Wipe mouth!...

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President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, greeted President Hu Jintao of China during a state dinner at the White House. 

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Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived for the State Dinner.

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A table was prepared for the state dinner at the White House in Washington on Wednesday.