White House Thanksgiving Turkeys in the Roaring '20s
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President and Mrs. Coolidge Leave Thanksgiving Day Service
- Date of Work
- November 26, 1925
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Libray of Congress
President and Mrs. Coolidge Leave Thanksgiving Day Service
President and Mrs. Coolidge preferred quiet Thanksgivings. They are seen here exiting Thanksgiving church services on November 26, 1925.
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