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Henderson rally. Leon Henderson, Administrator, Office of Price Administration (standing) first meeting of OPA training program for price control, December 1, 1942. Auditorium, Social Security Building, Washington, D.C.

A man standing at a podium in front of a microphone. Office of War Information Photograph

Washington, D.C. The registration desk during a drive for blood donors sponsored by Local 203 of the United Federal Workers of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), and the personnel division of the United States Office of War Information (OWI)

Mrs. Coolidge & Girl Scouts, 101723

Washington, D.C. The registration desk during a drive for blood donors sponsored by Local 203 of the United Federal Workers of America, Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), and the personnel division of the United States Office of War Information (OWI)

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

A group of men standing next to each other, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

Ruth Bryan Owen, 6429 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games from New York, 3-17-39

Big Train now calls 'em from the announcer's booth. Washington, D.C., April 22. 'Big Train' Walter Johnson, long time star in baseball's hall of fame, is now Washington's CBS station, WJSV, announcer of all the games played by the Senators. He is shown at the mike calling the play by play of yesterday's game between the Nats and New York Yankees

"Old Fox" wishes "Big Train" luck on opening of 1930 season. Clark Griffith, president of the Wash. Baseball Club, wishes the best of luck to Walter Johnson, manager of the team, just before the opening game today between Washington and Boston

President Hoover wishes "Big Train" best of luck in first season as manager. President Hoover shaking hands with Walter Johnson, the new manager of the Washington Senators, shortly before he tossed out the first ball to open the baseball season in the National Capital today

[Wilbert Robinson, coach, New York NL Giants (baseball)]

[John McGraw, manager of the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball)]

[Umpires with managers John McGraw (back to camera), New York NL, and Jake Stahl, Boston AL, first game of 1912 World Series (baseball)]

Two presidential possibilities arrive at Capital on same train. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Thomas E. Dewey, who recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination, and Paul V. McNutt, Social Security Administrator, both came to town tonight on the same train. Dewey came to attend tomorrow night's Gridiron dinner, and McNutt returned to resume his official duties

[John McGraw, manager, New York NL & Wild Bill Donovan, manager, New York AL with two umpires (baseball)]

"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games from New York, 3-17-39

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Rep. Samuel B. Pettengill, D of Ind.

Maybe the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Probably the Xmas cigars Senators Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, and Tom O'Connally lighted up was the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus, which unanimously re-elected Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as Majority Leader. The harmonious meeting lasted only [...] minutes, 12/31/38

LLEWELLYN, GEORGE H. PORTRAIT - Public domain photograph, glass negative

[Washington baseball; Walter Johnson, center]

Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Baseball Hall of Fame. Washington, D.C., April 29. Walter Johnson's contribution to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York, will be these six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of the ones autographed by Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, the balls are those which were thrown out at opening games pitched by Johnson during his regime as star pitcher for the Washington Senators. The ball autographed by President Hoover was presented to Johnson while he was manager of the Washington team while the one with the signature of Theodore Roosevelt was a special gift to the Big Train

Art plus diplomacy. Washington, D.C., May 13. Miss Virginia Chang, star of the Chinese Cultural Theater, yesterday changed her role of Queen to the role of bride. She was married in the beautiful Gardens of Twin Oaks, the Chinese Embassy, to Kien-Wen Yu, second secretary of the embassy. The simple Chinese ceremony culminated a whirlwind romance and was performed by Chinese ambassador, Dr. Hu Shih. Left to right: Chinese ambassador Dr. Hu Shih, the bride, and Kien-Wen Yu

Legislation for sugar industry to be put up to President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., July 28. At a meeting today of 23 senators who are united in a drive to enact legislation for the sugar industry at this session of Congress, it was decided to send a committee to the White House to put the question up to President Roosevelt and determine the administration views. The senators agreed that failure to pass the sugar bill might seriously damage the American industry. Senator Alva B. Adams, (left center) who presided at the meeting, and Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, a member of the sugar bloc, are shown being questioned by newsmen following the meeting, 72837

Coolidge presents Walter Johnson with 1924 American League Diploma, 6/18/25

McCLELLAN, JOHN L. SENATOR. PORTRAIT

The ball goes out and the game is on. Washington, D.C., April 21. Baseball really isn't ushered in until the ceremony of throwing out the ball is accomplished. Vice President John Garner did the honors today in the absence of President Roosevelt. Left to right. Senators Pat Harrison, Robert Lafollette Jr., Charles L. McNary, Carter Glass, the Vice President, Bucky Harris who manages the Washington Senators, Postmaster General James A. Farley, N.Y. Yankees' Manager Joe McCarthy. Senator Allen J. Ellender is standing behind the Vice President

Experts at Bureau of Standards study effect of corrosive soils on specimens of pipe. Washington, D.C., Aug. 8. Of interest to home builders the country over is the study being made by experts at the National Bureau of Standards of the effect of corrosive soils on pipes and protective materials. Samples of pipe which have been buried for four years in fifteen soils differing widely in their characteristics, are being tested. Included are several varieties of ferrous materials as well as copper, brass, and bronze. Soldered and brazed joints, protective materials, and pipe made of a composition of cement and asbestos are also represented. Walter Johnson, of the Bureau, is pictured removing graphitic corrosion from cast iron with an air-driven tool. The corrosion products are too hard to be removed with a brush or by chemical treatment, 8/8/38

[Portrait of George Grey Barnard]

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