July 28, 2008 "Picturing America" Exhibit
This special showcase of "Picturing America" in the White House Visitor Center displays replicas of 10 American works chosen for their connection to the White House story and collection of art.
Did You Know?
Taylor was the second president to die in office. He spent July 4, 1850, at a ceremony at the Washington Monument. Taylor became ill from the heat and died five days later of intestinal ailments. Recently, his body was exhumed because some believed he was poisoned, but this was proved to be false.