Washington Navy Yard Band 1923

Here is a great photo of the 35-man contingent, then named the Washington Navy Yard Band, that accompanied President Harding to Alaska in 1923. In 1925 they were designated the United States Navy Band. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph)

1. Here is a great photo of the 35-man contingent, then named the Washington Navy Yard Band, that accompanied President Harding to Alaska in 1923. In 1925 they were designated the United States Navy Band. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph)