• President and Mrs. Harding and Guests Descend the South Portico
    Harris & Ewing
    American Indians
    South Portico
    east view
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    In this photograph, President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Kling Harding descend the east staircase of the South Portico with guests who are dressed in traditional American Indian attire. During his presidency, Warren G. Harding welcomed several prominent members of the American Indian community at the White House including Chief Plenty Coups (Alaxchíia Ahú) from the Crow nation, and Chief Buffalo Bear and Princess Buffalo Bear of the Sioux nation. The East Garden is partially visible on the right side of this photograph. The garden was rededicated as the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden in 1965 by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Canada
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a military escort during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska and was also the first sitting president to visit Canada. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding in Vancouver, B. C."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding posing for a photograph with children during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Like the "Kiddies" in Alaska."
  • President and Mrs. Harding Observe a Tennis Match
    Harris & Ewing
    sports
    South Grounds
    This is a photograph of President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Kling Harding enjoying a tennis match during a tournament on the White House Grounds. The Hardings held the tournament for national and international tennis players on May 10, 1922.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and members of his party visiting the Darwin Fox Farm in Alaska during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Party Visit Darwin Fox Farm in Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding greeting citizens of Sitka, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Greeted by Citizens of Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding riding with the mayor of Sitka, Alaska, in the mayor's car. This visit was part of Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Rind in Mayor's "Flivver," Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Cabinet
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding and other members of their party standing in front of a totem pole in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding and Official Party Before Great Alaskan Totem Pole at Sitka." Secretary of Commerce and future president Herbert Hoover is also in the photo. There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112094.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding greeting Chief Katlean in Sitka, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President Harding and Old Chief Katlean, Alaskan Indian, at Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding leaving St. Michael's Cathedral in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Leaving St. Michael[sic] Cathedral, Sitka, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding visiting the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Visit Jackson Museum of Indian Relics at Sitka."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    transportation
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding with Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska, who is wearing a parka, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Gov. Bone Dons Eskimo "Parka" for President and Mrs. Harding."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    transportation
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding aboard the USS Henderson in Alaskan waters during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding Aboard the Henderson in Alaskan Waters."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    transportation
    Presidential Visits
    Cabinet
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows (right to left) Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, Mr. Steese, Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska, Mrs. Jennings, President Warren G. Harding, Mr. Gillette, and First Lady Florence Harding at the back of a train car during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President's Train in Alaska-- Work, Hoover, Wallace, Steese, Bone, Mrs. Jennings, President Harding, Gillette, and Mrs. Harding." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112078.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Metlakatla, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding with Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. Here, Governor Bone is pictured seated on President Harding's right. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding and Governor Bone of Alaska at Metlakatla."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Ketchikan, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding with Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska in Ketchikan, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding and Governor Bone at Ketchikan, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Wrangell, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding sitting in a boat in Wrangell, Alaska, during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding in Launch at Wrangell, Alaska."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Metlakatla, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding examining caught salmon in Metlakatla, Alaska, during his "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Alaskan Salmon Looks Good to President and Mrs. Harding at Metlakatla." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112061.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    transportation
    Presidential Visits
    Cabinet
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding with members of their party on board the USS Henderson in Alaskan waters during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding and Many Distinguished Members of Presidential Party, Aboard the Henderson in Alaskan Waters." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112068.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding in a car with members of their party in Yellowstone National Park during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding, First Lady Florence Harding, and members of their party at Emerald Pool in Yellowstone National Park during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "President and Mrs. Harding at Emerald Pool, Yellowstone National Park."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Yellowstone National Park, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Wyoming
    Presidential Visits
    National Parks
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding walking through Yellowstone National Park with Park Superintendent Horace M. Albright during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding." The Voyage of Understanding was the name given to Harding's tour of the western United States and Alaska. Harding was the first sitting president to visit Alaska. The caption reads: "Enjoying the Wonders of Yellowstone Falls, President and Mrs. Harding and Park Supt. Albright, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112046.
  • President and Mrs. Harding Bid Goodbye to a White House Employee
    Herbert E. French
    Residence staff
    North Portico
    North Door
    staff
    In this black and white photograph, President Warren G. Harding waits patiently as First Lady Florence Kling Harding bids good-bye to a White House employee at the North Portico of the White House. This photograph is from the Herbert E. French Collection, of the National Photo Company at the Library of Congress, which captured life in Washington, D.C., from the Wilson to the Hoover administrations.
  • Children Serenade President and Mrs. Harding
    Herbert E. French
    White House Guests
    Event
    Children
    East Room
    State Floor
    In this black and white photograph, Washington school children serenade President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Kling Harding. The serenade was a feature of the Music Week program, which was to have been held at the Lincoln Memorial but was transferred to the East Room of the White House because of rain. This photograph is from the Herbert E. French Collection, of the National Photo Company at the Library of Congress, which captured life in Washington, D.C., from the Wilson to the Hoover administrations.
  • Hardings Greet Veterans of World War I
    Unknown
    South Grounds
    South Lawn
    South Portico
    Military
    White House Guests
    In this black and white photograph, President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Kling Harding entertain wounded veterans and nurses of World War I with a party on the South Lawn of the White House.