Keywords: Eisenhower presidential china charger plate 1957.jpg en Charger plate purchased in 1957 during the administration of President Dwight D Eisenhower and used at the White House in Washington D C in the United States Although the Truman china service was still in plentiful supply First Lady Mamie Eisenhower decided to augment the service by purchasing 120 charger or service plates Charger plates remain in front of the guest at all times during the main meal and other plates such as dinner plates are place on them http //amhistory si edu/img/firstladies/53-800 jpg National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution 2013 White House china PD-USGov |