President Coolidge with American Indian Delegation
In this photograph, President Calvin Coolidge poses alongside a group of American Indian men outside the West Wing of the White House. Following the enactment of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, Coolidge invited delegations from many American Indian nations to the White House. During his presidency, Coolidge increased public perception of the challenges faced by American Indian communities, while promoting assimilation into American society.
- Photographer
- Harris & Ewing
- Date of Work
- ca. April-May 1925
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Library of Congress