Dinner is Served
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a State Dinner
Amy Carter, first daughter
Cheerful choice! After meeting President Carter’s youngest, Mexico’s president José López Portillo described Amy to the Washington Post as a “lovely and intelligent child.” During the meal, 9-year-old Amy read The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, part of a detective series for young readers by Robert Arthur Jr. Be prepared to talk about a good mystery over dessert.