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Ceremonial ground breaking for the PPIE (Panama-Pacific International Exposition) by President Taft at the stadium (Polo Fields) in Golden Gate Park. Among those standing in front of podium is American opera star Mme. Lillian Nordica (1857-1914), who sang at the ceremony. At this point San Francisco had been chosen for the fair, but a location for the fair had yet to be decided.
Golden Gate Park
Presidential candidate Thomas Dewey speaking to large seated crowd from podium, taken from front of side balcony.
Civic Center
View south over crowd to Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Thomas Dewey and Earl Warren, on outdoor balcony at Civic Auditorium.
Civic Center
Presidential candidate Thomas Dewey speaking at podium of Civic Auditorium, taken from side balcony. 'Dewey & Warren" sign.
Civic Center
Presidential candidate Thomas Dewey speaking at podium of Civic Auditorium, taken from behind.
Civic Center
Presidential candidate Thomas Dewey speaking at podium of Civic Auditorium, taken from behind.
Civic Center
Thomas Dewey (Presidential Candidate) and Earl Warren (Vice Presidential Candidate) campaign event.
Civic Center
Thomas Dewey (Presidential Candidate) and Earl Warren (Vice Presidential Candidate) campaign event.
Civic Center
Elevated interior view of Palace Hotel courtyard, decorated with large American flags and bunting for President Rutherford B. Hayes' visit, the first time an American president had visited the West Coast. On front of second story terrace are banners for Abraham Lincoln, R.B. Hayes, and U.S. Grant. Over the flag-draped entry at center is Hayes' portrait.
South of Market
May Day Celebration. Probably Sharon Meadow. Mayor Rolph putting crown on little girl sitting on throne on stage. Park Superintendent John McLaren watches at right.
Golden Gate Park
At center Republican Presidential candidate, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and wife Frances Hutt Dewey arriving at Oakland's 16th Street train station. On right, then California Governor Earl Warren (later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court) and wife Nina Meyers Warren (third from right).
Outside SF
Republican Presidential candidate, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and wife Frances Hutt Dewey arriving at Oakland's 16th Street train station. On right, then California Governor Earl Warren (later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court) and wife Nina Meyers Warren.
Outside SF
Republican Presidential Candidate, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, with wife Frances Hutt Dewey in front of him, arriving at Oakland's 16th Street train station.
Outside SF
Republican Presidential Candidate, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and wife Frances Hutt Dewey at Oakland's 16th Street train station.
Outside SF
Republican Presidential Candidate, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and wife Frances Hutt Dewey at Oakland's 16th Street train station.
Outside SF