This is a political cartoon that appeared in Francis "Judge" Preston Blair's newspaper "The Globe." This cartoon depicted presidential candidate Henry Clay and other Whigs cleaning out the Democrats that had been in power. In the cartoon, Clay is pushing his opponent James Polk out of a window. The title of this cartoon is a reference to Greek mythology. Cleansing the Augean Stable was one of the twelve labors of Hercules. This cartoon is part of the Blair family's collection at Blair House. The house is located across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House and has been used as the president's guest house since the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration.

This photograph is of the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren created by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers in 1840. The bust was photographed for "The White House: An Historic Guide" by Bates Littlehales in March 1962 as one of the highlights in the White House Collection. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included vice president under President Andrew Jackson, serving in the United States Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.

This photograph is of the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren created by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers in 1840. The bust was photographed for "The White House: An Historic Guide" by Bates Littlehales in March 1962 as one of the highlights in the White House Collection. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included vice president under President Andrew Jackson, serving in the United States Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.

This photograph is of the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren created by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers in 1840. The bust was photographed for "The White House: An Historic Guide" by Bates Littlehales in March 1962 as one of the highlights in the White House Collection. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included vice president under President Andrew Jackson, serving in the United States Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.

This photograph is of the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren created by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers in 1840. The bust was photographed for "The White House: An Historic Guide" by Bates Littlehales in March 1962 as one of the highlights in the White House Collection. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included vice president under President Andrew Jackson, serving in the United States Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.

This photograph is of the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren created by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers in 1840. The bust was photographed for "The White House: An Historic Guide" by Bates Littlehales in March 1962 as one of the highlights in the White House Collection. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included vice president under President Andrew Jackson, serving in the United States Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.

This engraving of President Martin Van Buren was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Prior to becoming president, Van Buren was the governor of New York and represented New York in the United States Senate. He was also the vice president under President Andrew Jackson. His administration was from 1837 to 1841.

This stipple drawing of President Martin Van Buren was created by David Claypool Johnston from around 1840. This political cartoon involves the 1840 election, where President Van Buren, then serving as the 8th president of the United States, lost his reelection. In this image Van Buren is smiling, holding a gold goblet with the initials MVB. The gold goblet represents the perception that Van Buren had a regal lifestyle while President. This image is one of two of Van Buren before the election and after the election. Please see image 916 for Johnston's other engraving of President Van Buren.

This stipple drawing of President Martin Van Buren wsa created by David Claypool Johnston from around 1840. This is a political cartoon referencing the 1840 presidential election as President Van Buren sought reelection. The initials of "WHH" on the cup refer to William Henry Harrison and the text on the bottom of the image states, "An Ugly Mug of Log Cabin Hard Cider." The log cabin hard cider referred to Harrison, President Van Buren's opponent during the election, who was presented to the American public as a man from rustic beginnings in contrast to Van Buren's wealthier background.

This oil on canvas painting of President Martin Van Buren was done by George Peter Alexander Healy. Healy was one of the most popular and prolific portraitists of the mid-nineteenth century. Prior to becoming president, Van Buren was the governor of New York and represented New York in the U.S. Senate. He was also the Vice President for President Andrew Jackson. His administration was from 1837 to 1841.

This engraving of President Martin Van Buren was done by Charles Fendrich and printed in 1838 by P.S. Duval & Co., one year after President Van Buren took office. Prior to his election in 1837, Van Buren was Vice President of the United States, working under President Andrew Jackson. This engraving is a part of the Blair House Collection. Blair House, located across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, is known as the President's Guest House. Dignitaries and diplomats on official visits to the White House typically stay in the four building complex. President Jackson and, later, President Van Buren were friends of Judge Francis Preston Blair and his family, the owners and namesakes of Blair House.

This portrait of Martin Van Buren was painted by American artist Francis Alexander between 1830 and 1840. During that time, Van Buren served as Andrew Jackson's secretary of state and then vice president, and in 1837 succeeded Jackson as President of the United States. He served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included serving in the Senate, as the governor of New York and as an ambassador.

This marble bust of President Martin Van Buren was created in 1840 by renowned sculptor Hiram Powers. Powers originally modeled the bust in 1836, before moving to Florence, Italy, where artisans created marble replicas of Powers' clay original. The bust remained in the Van Buren family until 1889, when one of Van Burens' grandsons bequeathed it to the White House. Powers depicts Van Buren in a toga, a Neoclassical tradition intended to connect American politicians to ancient Greek democracy. Van Buren served as president from March 4, 1837 until March 4, 1841. His earlier career included serving in the Senate, as the governor of New York, and as an ambassador.