President Harding's Voyage of Understanding, Hutchinson, Kansas, Side B

This is the reverse view of image number 1111931. "PRESIDENT HARDING 'TEEING OFF,' COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, HUTCHINSON, KANS. President Harding is here enjoying a favorite form of recreation. It is no secret that President Harding has been sensitive to occasional criticisms of his golfing tendencies. These criticisms have been thoughtless and unwarranted. Every intelligent, thoughtful person knows that it is impossible for a strenuous brain-worker to do his best and accomplish his most without regular relaxation and exercise. The Presidency is a most difficult, trying and exacting office to fill. Outdoor exercise, therefore, is supremely necessary to the physical well-being of the occupant of the White House. It is not only necessary for the physical well-being of the President, but is equally necessary for the wise administration of the affairs of our nation. Most of our Presidents in later years have realized the value of outdoor exercise and have tried to get it in one form or another. Few have been so strenuous in this respect as Col. Roosevelt but some have gone to the other extreme in denying themselves relief from the strain of office. It is probably true that many of our citizens thought that the Alaskan Trip would give President Harding a glorious vacation. There is no doubt that he was enjoying himself until his unexpected illness interrupted the trip, but as a matter of fact, he worked as hard, if not harder, than when he was in Washington. One of the disadvantages of high office is that the man who holds it is denied privacy. He must be on dress-parade constantly. He has to meet reception committees, attend countless banquets, listen to grievances and prepare and deliver speeches on the issues of the day. All these things come when the President is supposed to be having a holiday. Copyright by The Keystone View Company"