• President Harding Receives Sioux and Crow Chiefs
    Harris & Ewing
    South Grounds
    South Lawn
    American Indians
    Veterans Day
    In this photograph, President Warren G. Harding meets with leaders from the Crow and Sioux nations on the South Grounds on the White House. The group stands in front of the West Garden, which was reimagined as a green theater for official ceremonies and rededicated as the Rose Garden during the John F. Kennedy administration. Here, President Harding and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles H. Burke meet with chiefs including Plenty Coups (Alaxchíia Ahú) from the Crow nation, and chiefs Frost, Owl, and Red Horse. The chiefs met with Harding at the White House to present him with a tobacco pouch after representing their people at the burial of the Unknown Soldier, held at Arlington National Ceremony on November 11, 1921. Also in attendance at the burial were presidents Woodrow Wilson and William H. Taft and Vice President Calvin Coolidge. Since 1921, presidents have paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, often in observance of military commemorations including Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
  • President Harding Receives Sioux and Crow Chiefs
    National Photo Company
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    American Indians
    Rose Garden
    Veterans Day
    In this photograph, President Warren G. Harding meets with leaders from the Crow and Sioux nations on the South Grounds on the White House. The group stands in front of the West Garden, which was reimagined as a green theater for official ceremonies and rededicated as the Rose Garden during the John F. Kennedy administration. Here, President Harding and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles H. Burke meet with chiefs including Plenty Coups or Alaxchíia Ahú from the Crow nation, and chiefs Frost, Owl, and Red Horse. The chiefs met with Harding at the White House to present him with a tobacco pouch after representing their people at the burial of the Unknown Soldier, held at Arlington National Ceremony on November 11, 1921. Also in attendance at the burial were presidents Woodrow Wilson and William H. Taft and Vice President Calvin Coolidge. Since 1921, presidents have paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, often in observance of military commemorations including Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
  • 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 at Newly Opened Yankee Stadium
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    This photograph of President Warren G. Harding attending at baseball game at Yankee Stadium was taken on April 24, 1923. President Harding attended the game the same month the historic stadium opened on April 18th. Harding, alongside Postmaster General Harry S. New, Dr. Charles E. Sawyer, President Harding’s personal doctor, businessman Albert Davis Lasker, and Jacob Ruppert, owner of the Yankees, watched the Yankees defeat the Washington Senators, 4-0.
  • Warren G. Harding
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    portrait
    engraving
    This engraving of President Warren G. Harding was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Harding served as 29th president of the United States from 1921-1923. Before the presidency, Harding had worked as a newspaper publisher, and later served as lieutenant governor and United States Senator for the state of Ohio. While in San Francisco, on a tour of the Western United States, Harding died of a heart attack.
  • President Harding Throwing Out First Pitch
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    sports
    This black and white photograph shows President Warren G. Harding throwing out a first pitch at a Washington Senators baseball game.
  • 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, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Side A
    Keystone View Company
    Presidential Visits
    Canada
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding reviewing Canadian soldiers in Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 and was also the first sitting president to visit Canada. The caption reads: "President Harding Inspecting Canadian Soldiers at Vancouver, B. C., Canada."
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Fairbanks, Alaska, Side A
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    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding speaking to a crowd in Fairbanks, 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: "Pres. Harding Addressing People at Fairbanks, Alaska."
  • 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 Harding with Representatives of Native Nations
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    White House Guests
    Rose Garden
    This photograph shows President Warren G. Harding with representatives of Native Nations in the West Garden, which is now known as the Rose Garden.
  • President and Mrs. Harding Observe a Tennis Match
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    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, Cordova, Alaska, Side A
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    Presidential Visits
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding, his personal secretary George Christian, his aide Captain Adolphus Andrews, and Territorial Governor Scott C. Bone of Alaska at Childs Glacier 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 Harding, Sec'y Christian; Capt. Andrews and Gov. Bone at Childs Glacier, Cordova, Alaska."
  • 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 receiving an oar 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: "A Paddle to Help Him on Alaskan Water Trip."
  • 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
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding speaking to a group of people 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 Speaking in Sitka, Alaska." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112093.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Sitka, Alaska, Side A
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    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, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Side A
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    Presidential Visits
    Canada
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding meeting with representatives of the Dominion Government in Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 and was also the first sitting president to visit Canada. The caption reads: "President Harding Meets Representatives of the Dominion Government at Vancouver, B. C." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112099.
  • President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Alaska, Side A
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    Presidential Visits
    Cabinet
    Alaska
    travel
    This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding posing for a photo with Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work, Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, and former Governor of Utah William Spry aboard the USS Henderson 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, Secretaries Hoover, Work and Wallace and Ex-Governor Spry in Alaska."
  • 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 other members of his party observing Childs Glacier on the Copper River near Cordova, 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 Enjoying Glacier Sights in Alaska."