Marine One Flies Over South Lawn, Reagan Administration

This photograph of Marine One, the private helicopter of the president, hovering over the South Grounds was taken during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Helicopters have been an integral part of presidential transportation since 1957, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first sitting president to fly in a helicopter. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.