Overview
Address
Stanley Park, between Pavilion and Malkin Bowl
Neighbourhood
Stanley Park
type
Other
Significance
O: Other
Description
In July 1923, U.S. President Warren Harding visited Vancouver on his way home from Alaska. The visit attracted a lot of attention, in part because it is the first time a US president would make a speech on Canadian soil during office term. In his brief visit the president was greeted by huge crowds. One week later Mr. Harding unexpectedly passed away.
In 1925, the Harding Memorial was unveiled on the spot where the president gave his speech while in Vancouver. It was paid for by Kiwanis Clubs across North America (Harding was a member) and designed by Vancouver sculptor Charles Marega (a Kiwanian). Thousands of people attended the unveiling.
Source
Vancouver Park Board website, Vancouverhistory.ca
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