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A Look Back at the Georgetown University Class of 1924

Take a look back to 1924 and see Georgetown University's graduating class and President Coolidge presenting an honorary degree to Governor Flynn of Rhode Island. Explore these historic photos from Ghosts of DC.
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Here’s a cool shot of the graduating class of 1924, taken from above.

Georgetown University commencement exercises on Healy lawn (1924)
Georgetown University commencement exercises on Healy lawn (1924)

Source: Georgetown University Library

And here’s President Coolidge presenting an honorary degree to Governor Flynn of Rhode Island.

Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States, presents an honorary degree to Governor William S. Flynn of Rhode Island at the Georgetown University commencement. Pictured, left to right: Pierce Butler, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; President Coolidge; John B. Creeden, S.J., President of Georgetown University; Governor Flynn; Walter J. O'Connor, University Registrar; and Andrew L. Bouwhuis, S.J.
Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States, presents an honorary degree to Governor William S. Flynn of Rhode Island at the Georgetown University commencement. Pictured, left to right: Pierce Butler, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; President Coolidge; John B. Creeden, S.J., President of Georgetown University; Governor Flynn; Walter J. O’Connor, University Registrar; and Andrew L. Bouwhuis, S.J.

Source: Georgetown University Library

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