President's Levee, or All Creation Going to the White House, Washington
Title
President's Levee, or All Creation Going to the White House, Washington
Description
Andrew Jackson campaigned for President as a "man of the people." In keeping with this image, he opened the White House to the public following his inauguration in March 1829. The public reception unfortunately turned into a rowdy mob, breaking windows and furniture within the executive residence until the food and drink was moved outside and the people followed.
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
Date
03/05/1829
Coverage
Description
Andrew Jackson campaigned for President as a "man of the people." In keeping with this image, he opened the White House to the public following his inauguration in March 1829. The public reception unfortunately turned into a rowdy mob, breaking windows and furniture within the executive residence until the food and drink was moved outside and the people followed.