The Rose Garden is arrayed in Australia's national colors of green and gold as President Trump hosts an open-air state dinner for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny Morrison during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Washington.
The Trumps welcomed the Morrisons earlier Friday for the state visit with a spirited arrival ceremony on the South Lawn. The welcome featured Marine band performances of the two nations’ anthems, a 19-gun salute and inspection of U.S. troops. Hundreds of guests, including school children waving miniature Australian and American flags, were on hand to welcome them.
Guests are sitting at a mix of round and rectangular tables draped in alternating yellow and green tablecloths in tribute to Australia’s national colors andTemporary flooring was laid over the grass.
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