President Buchanan Meets with Japanese Delegation
This illustration depicts President James Buchanan meeting with the Japanese diplomatic delegation in 1860. This was the first visit of Japanese representatives to the United States. The May 17, 1860 meeting, one of several between the Japanese delegation and the President, took place in the East Room of the White House and was attended by members of the military, government, and clergy among other guests.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date of Work
- 1860
- Type
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association