FILE - The new White House china, chosen by first lady Nancy Reagan and purchased for $209,509 through private donations, is unveiled to the press at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3, 1982.

FILE - The new White House china, chosen by first lady Nancy Reagan and purchased for $209,509 through private donations, is unveiled to the press at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3 ...

In 1981, a new tradition of bridging holidays and history was started after first lady Nancy Reagan supported the idea of creating a unique ornament to decorate the White House that could also be ...