President James Buchanan and Harriet Lane appear in the East Room
This is an illustration published on March 13, 1858 in "Harper's Weekly". The illustration depicts a reception in the East Room of the White House during the James Buchanan administration. Hosting dinners and receptions at the White House became a regular practice for the president in the mid-19th century.
- Artist
- Harper's Weekly
- Date of Work
- May 13, 1858
- Credit
- White House Collection
