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(PD) Photo: White House / Shealah Craighead
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White House butlers place the finishing touches on table settings and decorations, Thursday evening, March 23, 2006 in the Blue Room of the White House, for a Social Dinner hosted by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in honor of the 300th Birthday of Benjamin Franklin.
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An 1819 work, Grand Stair-case - Carlton House, by British artist William Henry. Note how the butler is depicted in performance of duties.
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Butler Eugene Allen, front right, amidst White House wait staff.
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Butler Eugene Allen serving President Eisenhower.
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Butler Eugene Allen serving President Ford.
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Butler Eugene Allen preparing to serve during his latter years. He served eight U.S. presidents.
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A butler serving vacationers aboard the cruise ship Queen Victoria, 2008.
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A comic from Gary Larson's Far Side series depicting a new twist on the comedic theme, "The butler did it!"
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