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Title
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President's Levee, or All Creation Going to the White House, Washington
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Description
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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.
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Date
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03/05/1829
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Source
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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
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Coverage
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1800-1829
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Theme
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politics & protest
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presidents
