Title: President Hoover and Amelia Earhart

Description: On June 21, 1932, President Hoover presented the gold medal of the National Geographic Society to Amelia Earhart to commemorate her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The White House often serves as a place where notable Americans are honored.

Date: June 21, 1932

Creator: Underwood and Underwood

Credit: Library of Congress