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Supreme Court Justice Harlan

1896

Came to Mount Vernon to escort Lord Chief Justice Russell of England; while there, Harland planted a white oak.

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Commodore George Dewey

1894

Admiral of the Navy, the only person in U.S. history to have attained the rank. Best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.

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Infanta Eulalie

Sunday, January 01, 1893

Aunt of King Alfonso. From Spain.

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Prince Philippe, Comte de Paris

Wednesday, October 08, 1890

Along with a significant number of distinguished gentlemen, Prince Philippe visited Mount Vernon.

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Caroline Scott Harrison (Mrs. Benjamin Harrison)

1890

First Lady of the United States (1889-1892).

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President Benjamin Harrison

May 1889

23rd President of the United States. Came out with a large official group, including his Vice President, Levi P. Morton.

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Charles Evans Hughes

Wednesday, December 12, 1888

Later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the 1930s .

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Queen Lili'uokalani

Queen Lili'uokalani

Friday, May 06, 1887

Queen Lili'uokalani visited Mount Vernon twice.

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