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Reception Following the Unveiling of Eleanor Roosevelt's Portrait

This photograph is of guests at a reception in the State Dining Room following the unveiling ceremony for First Lady Eleanor's portrait in the East Room on February 4, 1966. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson spearheaded the effort to acquire the portrait and the White House Historical Association purchased it for the White House Collection.
Photographer
Joseph J. Scherschel
Date of Work
February 4, 1966
Type
Photograph
Credit
White House Historical Association