Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Hoover
- Date of Work
- December 26, 1929
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Herbert Hoover Presidential Library
Mexican State Dinners: President and Mrs. Hoover
President and Mrs. Hoover stand with President-elect and Mrs. Ortiz Rubio upon their arrival at the White House. December 26, 1929.
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