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Display 5-July-2010 - Order a copy of this image
 | | SERIES: | G68.1- 073 |
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DATE: | 07-05-1923 |
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DESCRIPTION: | President Warren G. Harding, clutching his cane, was photographed in Tacoma on July 5, 1923, while on an hours-long visit to the city. The President was on his way to Alaska via the USS Henderson when he stopped in Tacoma. He was feted at a reception held at the elegant Tacoma Hotel and paid a visit to the US Veterans Hospital (Cushman) before being honored at the packed Stadium Bowl. President Harding never made another trip to Tacoma as he died 28 days later at the age of 57. TPL 5453 |
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IMAGETYPE: | Black & White |
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SUBJECTS: | Harding, Warren G.; Presidents--United States; Visits of state--Tacoma--1920-1930; Guests--Tacoma--1920-1930; |
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COLLECTION: | Marvin D. Boland Collection |
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PRINTTYPE: | Fiber base-Glossy |
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PRINTFORMAT: | 5x7" |
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