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Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators shakes hands with President Calvin Coolidge as he is presented with the "American League diploma" for his team winning the AL in 1924. (Photo taken on June 18, 1925).

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English: US President Calvin Coolidge and Washington Senators pitcher Walter Johnson shake hands, presenting the "American League diploma" for the Senators winning the AL in 1924.
Français : Le président des États-Unis Calvin Coolidge et le lanceur des Washington Senators Walter Johnson se serrant la main, à l’occasion de la victoire de l’American League en 1924.
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current00:34, 27 August 2009Thumbnail for version as of 00:34, 27 August 20094,549 × 1,873 (3.19 MB)Staxringold (talk | contribs)Extensive additional editing by Shoemaker and Durova, levels adjustment, additional dust hunting, notable fixes to upper right.
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