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Picturing the President's House: BENJAMIN HARRISON
 
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Title: Oil Portrait of Benjamin Harrison

Description: President Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison. In 1891, electricity was installed in the Harrison White House, and all the gas chandeliers were replaced with electric light fixtures. President Harrison also held afternoon receptions in the East Room for all the public to attend, regardless of race.

Date: 1895

Creator: Eastman Johnson

Credit: White House Historical Association (White House Collection)




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