Several Mississippi river steamers are seen. The U.S. Greenbrier, a stern paddlewheeler river steamer in the Lighthouse Service is seen. (It was later transferred to the Coast Guard, in 1939, and designated a Coast Guard Cutter -- SAGL-214). President Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, are seen on deck, with members of their party. Spectators line the upper bank of the wharf. Many hold umbrellas due to rain. An American flag flies over the wharf. The Greenbrier backs away from the wharf in clouds of smoke and steam. The Grand Avenue suspension bridge can be seen in background. The President and Mrs. Hoover smile from the deck.
U.S. President Herbert Hoover at the White House in Washington DC. A large crowd of men women and children gathers on the White House lawn. Girls perform a Maypole dance, weaving different colored ribbons into an elaborate covering on the pole. President comes out on the balcony of the White House and waves at the crowd.
Shot of packed stands at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. on opening day of 1929 baseball season. American flags hang from second deck. U.S. President Herbert Hoover arrives at his seat. Mostly male crowd, along with a few women, dressed in 1920s style overcoats and hats. Players of home team Washington Senators and the visiting Philadelphia Athletics line up on the field before the game. Senators manager and Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson gives baseball to the president for the ceremonial first pitch. President Hoover releases strong throw; he and the crowd sit down.
View of the White House. Charles A. Lindbergh with his mother, Evangeline Land Lindbergh and and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, stands in the White House garden conversing with President Herbert Hoover. Charles and Anne Morrow flank the President as they pose for a photograph. Vice President Charles Curtis can be seen behind them.
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd seated in an open car outside the Union Station in Washington, DC. Seated with him are his father, Richard E. Byrd, Sr., his wife, Marie (Donaldson Ames) Byrd, and his son, Richard. They proceed with other cars and a motorcycle escort, from the station to the White House. In the White House garden, President Herbert Hoover presents Admiral Byrd an award in recognition of his exploits in Antarctica.
View of the White House. President Herbert Hoover converses with Charles A. Lindbergh in the White House garden. Standing with Lindbergh is his mother, Evangeline Land Lindbergh, and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Charles and Anne Lindbergh pose for a photograph, with President Hoover. Vice President Charles Curtis stands behind them.
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