Reception of the Japanese Envoy by President Buchanan in the East Room of the White House
This is an engraving depicting President James Buchanan receiving the Japanese envoy on May 17, 1860. The envoys visited the Unites States to ratify the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, which opened up trade between the United States and Japan.
- Artist
- The Illustrated London News
- Date of Work
- May 17, 1860
- Type
- Credit
- Library of Congress