Today at noon begins University of Idaho’s Vandal Giving Day! Every donation is just as exciting as these Idaho Potatoes being delivered to President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara! #VandalsGive Above, Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus personally inspects the Idaho spuds to be shipped direct to the White House. Mrs. Bush requested the delivery of Idaho potatoes after a conversation with Governor Andrus at a dinner party. Below: Bill Hartz, Idaho field merchandiser, poses in front of the White House with said special delivery.

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Idaho Potato Commission Report, 1990 no. 4