William Spry News Today

Utah may not be known best for booze, but it played a large role in overturning Prohibition 90 years ago Tuesday.

On June 20, 1923, a popular Republican president said goodbye to his dog, Laddie Boy, escaped the 90-degree weather in Washington, D.C., and embarked on what he called the “Voyage of Understanding.” It was a hundred years ago this week that President Warren G. Harding made a two-day stop in Utah as part of this tour. The people of Utah did not know Harding was just beginning to learn about the corruption of his friends who had high positions in his administration.

On June 20, 1923, a popular Republican president said goodbye to his dog, Laddie Boy, escaped the 90-degree weather in Washington, D.C., and embarked on what he called the “Voyage of Understanding.” It was a hundred years ago this week that President Warren G. Harding made a two-day stop in Utah as part of this tour. The people of Utah did not know Harding was just beginning to learn about the corruption of his friends who had high positions in his administration.

100 years ago, President Harding embarked on a tour of the West that ended in tragedy.

The consulates presence in the Beehive state is a testament to the unique relationship between Utah and Mexico \u2014 one that has endured the Mexican revolution, economic growth and periods of heightened nationalism on both sides of the border.

Utah leaders resealed a time capsule at the state Capitol with the hope it helps Utahns 100 years from now understand the efforts to make the state a better place.

Utah leaders resealed a time capsule at the state Capitol with the hope it helps Utahns 100 years from now understand the efforts to make the state a better place. Gov. Spencer Cox wrote a letter to a future Utah governor.