Group of items associated with the 1961 White House luncheon hosted in honor of Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda of Japan on June 21, 1961, originating from the estate of John W. Snyder, who had served as Secretary of the Treasury under Harry S. Truman. Includes: the original invitation card from the "President and Mrs. Kennedy…to Mr. Snyder"; Snyder's admission pass and entrance card; a "Black Tie" card; Snyder's placecard with gilt-embossed presidential seal; the luncheon menu listing food and wine pairings; and the original envelope. In overall fine condition.
