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No Binding. Condition: Good. Two Photographs of Woodrow Wilson's Speech at Balboa Park This panoramic photograph captures an extraordinary moment in San Diego history, depicting President Woodrow Wilson's address at Balboa Stadium on September 19, 1. Photographic print, silver gelatin on paper. Overall excellent stability, paper tone and image contrast. Minor staining present at the upper left and upper right corners. Two Photographs of Woodrow Wilson's Speech at Balboa Park This panoramic photograph captures an extraordinary moment in San Diego history, depicting President Woodrow Wilson's address at Balboa Stadium on September 19, 1919. The image showcases a massive crowd of approximately 50,000 people, which, at the time, was the largest gathering ever assembled in the city to hear a U.S. President speak. Given that San Diego s population in 1919 was around 73,000, this event represented a significant portion of the city's residents coming together for this historic occasion. The photograph, taken from a vantage point inside Balboa Stadium, emphasizes the immensity of the audience, with thousands of people filling the grandstands. In the background, the word "WELCOME" is spelled out in large letters within the stands, likely arranged by attendees or military personnel as part of the event s pageantry. Numerous American flags are visible throughout the scene, reinforcing the patriotic atmosphere of the gathering. President Wilson s speech in San Diego was part of his nationwide tour to promote the League of Nations, an international diplomatic organization he advocated for following World War I. His efforts, however, faced strong opposition in Congress, and his grueling schedule on this tour ultimately contributed to his declining health. This photograph is a remarkable historical document, capturing both a pivotal political moment and a defining public event in San Diego's early 20th-century history. The second photo shows a man with a bull horn encouraging the crowd. Map. …