Harris & Ewing photos from the 1920s

Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Mrs. Dwight F. Davis, 1927 (cropped)

Native American placing flowers on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Naval Academy graduates of '81 call on President Coolidge. Members of the graduating class of the United States Naval Academy in 1881 were received by President Coolidge at the White House today. They are on their way to see the 1927 class at the Naval Academy graduate tomorrow. In the center of gro

New Air Corps Chief takes oath of office. Maj. Gen. James F. Fechet being sworn in as Chief of the Army Air Corps to succeed Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, retired. In the photograph, left to right; Maj. Charles P. Summerall, Chief of Staff. F. Trubee Davison, Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation; L

New elevator installed in Washington Monument. A new elevator has been installed in the Washington Monument and the thousands of sightseers to the Capital this summer can be accomodated in their climb to the top of this 555 feet granite shaft. This elevator makes more trips per day. In addition to t

New solicitor for Department of Commerce is sworn in. Ephriam F. Morgan of Charleston, West Virginia, former Governor of the state of West Virginia, being sworn in as solicitor of the United States Department of Commerce to succeed Judge Stephen B. Davis, resigned. In the photograph, left to right

Newborn infant with footprints and group at hospital

Newest transcontinental telephone line is opened. The newest transcontinental telephone

Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt Longworth. White House, Washington, D.C.

NO CAPTION *Mrs. Vincent Massey, Timothy Smiddy, Vincent Massey, Sir Esme Howard, 2/15/27

Noted German athlete works out at Georgetown University. Dr. Otto Peltzer, noted German track star and conqueror of Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, working out for the benefit of the Georgetown University trackmen at the school today where he is a guest during his stay in the National Ca

Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer, (center) German track star, holder of three world records and conquerer of both Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, arrived in Washington today where he will be a guest of Georgetown University for a brief stay. He is sho

People at entrance to studio, Washington, D.C.

Person on rearing horse in front of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, (left) President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Rhett Goode, Chairman of the Program Committee, snapped at the headquarters in Washington today where they are getting things in shape for t

Placing flowers on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Postmaster General receives largest postcard sent through mails. postcard ever sent through the mails was delivered. eneral Harry S. New today as an invitation to. ening of the Bicennial Conference of the National. Post office clerks in Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 5. red 24 by

Power boat on Potomac River

Pres. and Mrs. Coolidge with the military and Naval White House aides of the New Year's Reception. Right back of Pres. is Col. Sherwood Cheney, Chief Military Aide; Commander Wilson Brown, Chief Naval Aide is behind Mrs. Coolidge

Pres. and Mrs. Coolidge attend Thanksgiving dinner at Keiths Theatre Washington, D.C.

President and Mrs. Coolidge and unidentified outside White House, Washington, D.C.

President appoints committee of four cabinet members to cooperate with Red Cross in aiding flood sufferers. After making an appeal to the people of the country today for prompt and generous contributions to the American Red Cross relief fund for sufferers in the flood area of the Mississippi river

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge exiting automobile

President Coolidge and pages at Convention of Daughters of 1812. The pretty girls from all parts of the country who are acting as pages at the annual convention of the Daughters of 1812 in Washington, were greeted by President Coolidge at the White House today. In the center of photograph, left to r

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge with dog outside White House, Washington, D.C.

President Coolidge greets Commander Francesco De Pinedo, Italian aviator. Commander Francesco de Pinedo, the daring Italian flyer whose flight around the world was interrupted with accidental burning. plane at Roosevelt Dam, Arizona, was greeted by President. ge at the White House today. He

President Coolidge calls on President Machado of Cuba upon arrival in Washington. President Coolidge with President Gerardo Machado of Cuba. ides photographed at the Cuban embassy in Washington Chief Executive of the United States paid a return. a's President. President Machado had previousl

President Coolidge presenting major Herbert A. Dargue. tificate of the distinguished flying service cross at the. ican flyers arrive in Washington

President Coolidge poses with Pan American flyers. A close up of President Coolidge, and two of the Pan American flyers after they were presented with diplomas of the distinguished. g cross certificates, left to right, Major Herbert A. Dargue, President Coolidge, and Cap't Ira C. Eaker

President Coolidge pays homage to Unknown Soldier. President Coolidge placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery today, Memorial Day, in memory of the many brave boys who gave their lives for their country. Near the president is the Secretary of Navy, Curtis D

President Coolidge greets Georgians In Washington for unveiling of statue to Hamilton Stephens. Headed by their Governor, L.G. Hardman, delegation from Georgia who are in Washington to attend. unveiling of Alexander Stephens, Vice President of. Confederacy, at the Capitol today, were recei

President Coolidge receives merchants, a delegation from the National League of Commercial Merchants who are meeting in Washington were received by President Coolidge at the White House today. In the center of group, left to right: Louis Ludlow; President Coolidge and L.J. Keask, President of the Le

President Coolidge presents flying trophy to U.S. Navy Aviator, President Coolidge presenting the Herbert Schiff Trophy to Lieut. Arthur Gavin, United States Navy at the White House today. The trophy is awarded to naval aviator attaining the greater number in the air without accident during the fisc

President greets Daughters of 1812. Members of the Daughters of 1812 who are holding their annual convention in Washington, were received by President Coolidge at the White House today. In the center of photograph, left to right: Mrs. Samuel Preston Davis, of Little Rock, Ark., President General; Pr

President is invited to establish summer White House at Mackinac Island, Michigan. The state of Michigan wants President Coolidge to come. Mackinac Island for his summer vacation this year. Armed with a book of photographs showing the beauties of the island, Mrs W.W. Whittinghill, who was born

President receives doctors in rain. Braving the wind and rain and against his physician's orders, President Coolidge greeted thousands of doctors at the White House today. The physicians are in Washington attending the annual. Convention of the American Medical Association. In this photograph

Pretty Dorothy Fell, daughter of Mrs. Ogden L. Mills, wife of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and her mount "Dolly" snapped at the opening of the Washington Horse Show today. She is expected to capture a blue ribbon with this horse

Probably members of the Jefferson District Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, which supported the construction of the Jefferson District Fireman's Hall and Community House in Arlington, Virginia, seen underway in background

Roof of White House is being removed for a new one. A complete new roof will be on the White House by the time President Coolidge moves in again next September. This photograph, made today, shows the preparations women have made for a temporary roof while the old one is being removed

Sailors at top of rigging

Salvation Army children of California send Mrs. Coolidge a gift of flowers by airplane. A beautiful basket of flowers sent by airplane by the children of the Salvation Army Home at Lytton Springs, California, was presented to Mrs. Coolidge at the White House today. Ketha Holtz, daughter of Staff-Cap

Santa Claus receives aeroplane pilot's license from Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Although there may not be sufficient snow for his reindeer sleigh, Santa Claus will still be able to deliver his load of presents on time this Christmas by using the air route. The old saint called at the Commerce D

Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs, left, Assistant Director and Dr. Paul R. Heyl, Chief of the Sound Section of the United States Bureau of Standards, with the first successful experimental model of the earth inductor compass, which they developed for the Army Air

Secretary of Labor and family attend Easter Egg rolling on White House grounds. The Secretary of Labor and Mrs. James J. Davis were on hand early today to help their youngsters to roll their Easter eggs on the White House lawn. In the group can be seen Joan; Mrs. Davis; Jane; Secretary Davis and Jan

Secretary of Navy is presented with "Buddy Poppy" anchor by Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Secretary of the Navy, Curtis D. Wilbur, was presented with a floral Poppy Anchor at the Navy Department in Washington today by Theodore Stitt, Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Secretary

Skinned Frankfurts, made in Washington, D.C.

Statue of Vice President of Confederacy unveiled in Washington. Scene at the United States Capitol in Washington when the statue to Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, was unveiled in Statuary Hall by a delegation from the state of Georgia. Garnett W. Quillian, who presen

Swimmers with award cups. Washington, D.C.

Swimmer with award cup. Washington, D.C.

Test of the use of cotton bagging

The "American Legion" biplane in which a New York to Paris flight will be attempted arrives in Washington. The "American Legion," the huge biplane in which Lieut. Commander Noel Davis of the United States Navy will attempt a New York to Paris flight was flown to Washington today whe. was inspect

The "American Legion" biplane in which a New York to Paris flight will be attempted arrives in Washington. The "American Legion," the huge biplane in which Lieut. Commander Noel Davis of the United States Navy will attempt a New York to Paris flight was flown to Washington today whe à was inspecte

"The Flying Senators,"

The first radio beacon is inaugerated. An executive photograph showing Dr. George K. Burgess, Director fo the United States Bureau of Standards, and the aircraft radio beacon at College Park, Maryland, designed for guiding airplanes by radio. This is the first radio beacon for use of civil aviation

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia

The public entering White House at New Year's reception

The Seventieth Congress convenes. The Seventieth Congress met at noon today ready to take up tax reduction, farm relief, flood control and many other problems of the nation. Dr. Shera Montgomery, chaplain of the House is shown delivering the opening prayer

The wreck of the (Dellavilaud?) plane that crashed in the Potomac river near the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D.C. Chief Petty Officer F.H. Bushing and A.V. Cobb, aviation machinist mate

This "Kitty" belonged to the Sultan of Turkey. Mrs. Martin K. Metcalf, wife of Commander Metcalf, U.S.N., holding "Pansy" a thoroughbred Turkish cat who formerly did her "meowing" in the palace of the Sultan of Turkey. The cat, brought to Washington from Turkey by Commander Metcalf, is eight years o