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Horses on Mongolian Steppes

Mountainous view taken in Mongolia which includes a herd of horses. Exact location not given. Charles Thayer headed a party of fourteen Americans who traveled to Mongolia on a vacation in the summer of 1963, probably in June. They arrived at Ulan Bator and during the trip visited the Gobi Desert as well as the steppes of Mongolia and the site of the ancient capital of Karakorum. Thayer states the group travelled through the provinces more than 1000 kilometers by bus and jeep and another 600 kilometers by air. There is an original 35mm negative.

Mongolian Men Mounted on Horses

Exterior view with mountains in the background and Mongolian men mounted on their horses. Exact location in Mongolia not given but appears to be the steppes region. Diplomat and author Charles Thayer headed a party of fourteen Americans who traveled to Mongolia on a vacation in the summer of 1963, probably in June. They arrived at Ulan Bator and during the trip visited the Gobi Desert as well as the steppes of Mongolia and the site of the ancient capital of Karakorum.

Camels Grouped on the Mongolian Steppes

View includes a large group of what appears to be camels. Two mounted horsemen are also in view. Photograph taken by Thayer touring party at undisclosed location on the Mongolian steppes. Diplomat and author Charles Thayer headed a party of fourteen Americans who traveled to Mongolia on a vacation in the summer of 1963, probably in June. They arrived at Ulan Bator and during the trip visited the Gobi Desert as well as the steppes of Mongolia and the site of the ancient capital of Karakorum.

Chapman with U.S. Park Police

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right of horse) in a park with unidentified U.S. Park Police officers and others, examining a horse. Also pictured: Edward J. Kelly, Superintendent of Metropolitan Police (background, second from left) and Arthur Demaray, Associate Director of the National Park Service (background, left). Others are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Mounted Police in Inaugural Parade

A troop of mounted police in the parade honoring the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Standing in the Presidential box are President Eisenhower (left) and Vice President Nixon (right). Seated in the first row of the Presidential box are, from left to right former President Herbert Hoover, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, and Pat (Mrs. Richard) Nixon. All others are unidentified.