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
Date: 03/05/1829
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.
Coverage: 1800-1829