American Indian Group Poses for Photographs by the West Wing

This photograph, taken around February 1922, shows a group of American Indian men gathered near the entrance of the West Wing. A man wearing a traditional headdress photographs the group. Many American Indian delegations traveled to the White House during the 19th and 20th centuries. Although some presidents expressed sympathy for their challenges, they were often met with pressure to concede their lands and assimilate into American society.