Rare menu card from a presidential dinner between George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, 5 x 7.25, which was held at the ‘Western White House,’ Bush’s private Prairie Chapel Ranch, a 1,583-acre ranch in unincorporated McLennan County, Texas, on November 14, 2001, signed prominently by both leaders in black felt tip. Archivally matted and framed with an information plaque and color photo of the two men to an overall size of 26.25 x 24. In very fine condition. The consignor notes that this originates from the collection of Samuel Sutton, who served as the personal valet of both Presidents Bush and Obama.
This dinner menu, dating from shortly after George W. Bush was elected president, commemorated Putin's informal visit to Bush's ranch in Texas during the fall of 2001. Vladimir Putin fully embraced his role as a ‘wannabe’ cowboy and the newly minted close buddy of President Bush. However, Putin may have been disappointed to learn that instead of riding bareback on horses, Bush zipped around his ranch in a Ford pickup. The Bushes invited the Putins for an overnight stay and a barbecue at the Bush home.
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