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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GREETS J.F. ASSIS, BRAZIL DELEGATE TO PRES. ECONOMIC CONFERENCE

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GREETS J.F. ASSIS, BRAZIL DELEGATE TO PRES. ECONOM...

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[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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Loses interest. Rep. Martin Dies (D. of Texas) appears to have lost interest in Thomas G. Corcoran for the moment. This picture taken Wednesday at House Rules Lobby hearing at which time Dies at one time asked Corcoran in a pointed way, if he were not a Harvard man. He is, another famed Harvardman is Pres. Roosevelt, 7/10/35

Loses interest. Rep. Martin Dies (D. of Texas) appears to have lost in...

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[Unidentified man. U.S. Capitol subway, Washington, D.C.]

[Unidentified man. U.S. Capitol subway, Washington, D.C.]

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Selecting star American farmers. Washington, D.C. Oct. 7. Selection of the winners for the awards given each year by the Kansas City Star to the vocational agricultural students members of the Future Farmers of America, was made today at the Office of Education, U.S. Department of Interior. The awards, amounting to $1300, are made to those members judged as outstanding in their farming programs. The winners will be announced at the ninth annual convention of the Future Farmers of America in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 17-24. This photograph shows the committee selecting the winners; left to right; William H. Johns, Chairman executive committee, Batton, Barton, Durstino, and Osborn, Inc.; Owen S. Young, Chairman of the Board, General Electric Company; and E.H. Cabell, President Armour and Company

Selecting star American farmers. Washington, D.C. Oct. 7. Selection of...

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FIRST LADY GUEST OF 73 CLUB. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 5. MRS. FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT IS GREETED BY MRS. RICHARD M. DUNCAN, WIFE OF THE CONGRESSMAN FROM MISSOURI, AS SHE ARRIVES AT THE SHOREHAM HOTEL TODAY TO BE A GUEST OF THE 73 CLUB AT A LUNCHEON. WIVES OF SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES WHO ENTERED CONGRESS IN THE 73RD SESSION FORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB. L TO R: MRS. ERNEST LUNDEEN, WIFE OF SENATOR FROM MINNESOTA; MRS. ROOSEVELT; MRS. FRED BIERMAN, WIFE OF REP. FROM IOWA; AND MRS. DUNCAN, PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB

FIRST LADY GUEST OF 73 CLUB. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 5. MRS. FRANKLIN R...

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Associate Architect quits on design for new German Embassy. Washington, D.C., March 22. Harry F. Cunningham Associate Architect for the proposed new German Embassy, announced his resignation as a protest against acts by the German Reich today. He tendered his resignation to Charge D'Addaires Hans Thomsen, ad Interim. 3-22-39

Associate Architect quits on design for new German Embassy. Washington...

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PRESIDENT PRESENTED WITH AMERICAN HEBREW MEDAL. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 6. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS TODAY PRESENTED WITH THE AMERICAN HEBREW MEDAL FOR THE PROMOTION OF BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CHRISTIAN AND JEW IN AMERICA. IN MAKING THE PRESENTATION, GEN. HUGH S. JOHNSON, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE OF AWARD, CHARACTERIZED THE PRESIDENT AS THE MOST DISTINGUISHED CHAMPION OF DEMOCRACY 'IN THIS DANGEROUS WORLD.' IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOSEPH H. BIBEN, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF AMERICAN HEBREW; REP. EMMANUEL CELLER OF NY; PROF. DANIEL CASEY OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY; DR. MEYER JACOBSTEIN OF MEDAL AWARD COMMITTEE; ALLAN DINABURG; MRS. MAURICE GOLDMAN, NATIONAL PRESIDENT, COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN IN AMERICA; AND GEN. HUGH S. JOHNSON

PRESIDENT PRESENTED WITH AMERICAN HEBREW MEDAL. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH...

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Sen. Guy M. Gillette, Democrat of Iowa, at White House, Sept. 1939

Sen. Guy M. Gillette, Democrat of Iowa, at White House, Sept. 1939

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Survivor of New London disaster calls upon congressional Texans on Anniversary of death of 294 schoolmates. Washington, D.C., March 18. Miss. Estella Lea, 16, one of the survivors of the New London, Texas, school explosion which claimed the lives of 294 children two years ago today, today called upon Texans in Congress. Rounding up Rep. Beckworth and Pat Connolly, they went to see Vice President Garner. Left to right - Rep. Lindley Beckworth, Estella Lea, V.P. Garner, and Senator Pat Connolly, 3-18- 39

Survivor of New London disaster calls upon congressional Texans on Ann...

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To investigate French mission's attempts to purchase planes in U.S. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, announced today that his committee will launch an extensive inquiry to determine the Treasury Department's connection with a French Mission's attempt to purchase hundreds of airplanes in the United States, 1-27-39

To investigate French mission's attempts to purchase planes in U.S. Wa...

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Rep. Joseph E. Casey, Demo. of Massachusetts., Feb. 1940

Rep. Joseph E. Casey, Demo. of Massachusetts., Feb. 1940

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Washington, D.C., March 7, 1942. Donald Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board meets with the nation's leaders to discuss plans for the production drive. Left to right: William Green, President of the AFL (American Federation of Labor); Donald Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board; Phillip Murray, President of the CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations)

Washington, D.C., March 7, 1942. Donald Nelson, Chairman of the War Pr...

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"Little Congress" holds annual dinner. Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, speaking at the thirteenth annual dinner of the Little Congress, an association of secretaries and attaches of senators and representatives in Congress, which was held at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington. In the photograph, left to right; Senator Smoot; Rep. Paul Kvale, of Minnesota; and Rep. Carlton Mobley, of Georgia, 25 years old and the youngest member of Congress

"Little Congress" holds annual dinner. Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, sp...

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[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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Hill leaves Senate. William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for the utility king, Howard C. Hopson, leaves the Senate side of the Capitol with his counsel, Moultrie Hitt, Washington attorney, where Hill appeared in response to a citation for contempt growing out of the activities of Hopson, who is wanted by the Senate Lobby Investigating committee, 8/15/35

Hill leaves Senate. William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for the utility ...

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Wash. D.C. Relief for N.Y. Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York, left, confers with FERA Harry Hopkins on relief funds for his state. The Governor said he was running short. Hopkins may fix this up. 11/7/35

Wash. D.C. Relief for N.Y. Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York, left, conf...

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[Unidentified man. U.S. Capitol subway, Washington, D.C.]

[Unidentified man. U.S. Capitol subway, Washington, D.C.]

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Leaders in drive to reduce death toll by motor vehicle accidents. Washington, D.C., Aug. 21. To reduce the death toll from motor accidents by adopting uniform traffic regulations throughout the United States was the object of the subcommittee of the Accident Prevention Conference meeting today at the Department of Commerce. Secretary of Commerce Daniel A. Roper, (right) who addressed the meeting today is shown with Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, Massachusetts, whose bill for an appropriation of $50,000 for, a national safety and prevention program, was passed by the last Congress; and Rep. Emmot O'Neal, of Kentucky

Leaders in drive to reduce death toll by motor vehicle accidents. Wash...

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Sen. Pat Harrison - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. Pat Harrison - Public domain portrait photograph

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Rep. F. Cranvens - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. F. Cranvens - Public domain portrait photograph

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President confers with House Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Following a conference of President Roosevelt and the House Appropriations [...] Committee today, Chairman Snyder said the international situation was not discussed. He added the discussion was concerned chiefly with technical details of defense legislation. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Edward Taylor, Chairman of Full Committee, Rep. J. Buell Snyder, Chairman of Subcommittee, Rep. Joe Starnes, Rep. David D. Terry, John Pugh, Clerk of the Committee, and Rep. John Kerr, 2-2-39

President confers with House Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C...

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No partisanship here. Washington, D.C., March 16. Partisan politics were forgotten today when Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace appeared before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Wallace, who told the Committee that the U.S. must be prepared for an 'armed conflict between the currencies', was greeted by Senator Robert A. Taft, republican, over the head of another G.O.P Senator John G. Townsend, Jr., 3-16-39

No partisanship here. Washington, D.C., March 16. Partisan politics we...

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Rep. Karl Mundt, Repub., of S. Dakota, Feb. 1940

Rep. Karl Mundt, Repub., of S. Dakota, Feb. 1940

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Luncheon of dehydrated foods served at the United States Senate restaurant

Luncheon of dehydrated foods served at the United States Senate restau...

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Wash. D.C. Not too comfortable. U.E. Beach (Beach) Associated Gas & Elec. Co. Dept. Mgr. of Ithaca, N.Y., appeared not "too comfortable" at the Senate lobby inquiry Friday where he was "afraid" of a congressional investigation which caused him to order instruction of purported "fake" telegraphic meanings to Congress. 7/19/35

Wash. D.C. Not too comfortable. U.E. Beach (Beach) Associated Gas & El...

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Rep. Nat Patton, of Texas, at Senate lobby hearing

Rep. Nat Patton, of Texas, at Senate lobby hearing

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Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, one of President Roosevelt's staunchest supporters on Capitol Hill, 5/15/1937

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator Pat Harrison, o...

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For Constitutional amendment. Washington, D.C., Mar. 22. Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana who was the chief witness on the stand today at the Senate Judiciary hearing. He is opposed to the packing of the Supreme Court by legislation. The Senator proposed that the matter be achieved by constitutional ammendment. Saying that the same end May be achieved by letting the people decide, 3/22/1937

For Constitutional amendment. Washington, D.C., Mar. 22. Senator Burto...

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Governor and two Ex-Governors testify before Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. When the Senate Judiciary Committee today began public hearings on the nomination of Floyd H. Roberts to be a Federal District Judge in Virginia, the present Governor James H. Price, left, and two former Governors, E. Lee Trinkle, center, and Westmoreland Davis testified in Behalf of Roberts. Both Virginia Senators Carter Glass and Harry F. Byrd are leading the opposition to Roberts, 2-1-39

Governor and two Ex-Governors testify before Senate Judiciary Committe...

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CITATION FOR ADMIRAL YARNELL. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY CONFERRED UPON ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL AND A CITATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, TACT AND DEVOTION IN PROTECTING AMERICAN INTERESTS DURING THE CHINESE EMERGENCY. HIS CONDUCT OF AFFAIRES IN THE FAR EAST HAS RECEIVED COMMENDATIONS FROM THE NATIONALS AND MILITARY OF OTHER NATIONS AS WELL. SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ARE,FRONT: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL; BACK: ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, CHARLES EDISON; ADMIRAL HAROLD R. STARK, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS; CAPTAIN MORTON L. DEYO; AND COMMANDER LELAND P. LOVETTE

CITATION FOR ADMIRAL YARNELL. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. PRESIDENT RO...

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New York Representative. Washington, D.C., April 12. Rep. James W. Wadsworth, republican of New York, from a new informal picture made a few days ago. 4-12-39

New York Representative. Washington, D.C., April 12. Rep. James W. Wad...

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Eccles consults with statistics director during questioning at silver committee. Washington, D.C., March 23. Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, and E.A. Goldeneiser, Director of the Board's Division of Research and statistics, putting their heads together to find an answer during the committee meeting of the Special Senate Silver Committee today. 3-23-39

Eccles consults with statistics director during questioning at silver ...

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Sen. Robert Taft - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. Robert Taft - Public domain portrait photograph

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Office of Price Administration Regional Administrators. Regular meeting of OPA Regional Administrators in Washington, D.C., October 14th and 15th, 1942. Standing, left to right: Maxwell McCullough, Dallas, Texas; Clem W. Collins, Denver, Colorado; Harry F. Camp, San Francisco, California; Birkett Williams, Cleveland, Ohio; Oscar Strauss, Atlanta, Georgia. Seated, left to right: John C. Weigel, Chicago, Illinois; Sylvan Joseph, New York, New York; John E. Hamm, Senior Deputy Administrator, Washington, D.C.; Kenneth B. Backman, Boston, Massachusetts

Office of Price Administration Regional Administrators. Regular meetin...

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Combined Munitions Assignments Board. Combined Munitions Assignments Board at weekly meeting in Washington, with Chairman Harry Hopkins presiding. Staff officers in the background, attend the meetings. Seated at the conference table clockwise are the following: Major General L.D. Clay (American); Harry Hopkins (American); Major General J.H. Burns (American); Lieutenant Colonel E.C. Kielkopf (American); Wing Commander T.E.H. Birley (British); Brigadier General W.F. Tompkins (American); Brigadier General S.P. Spalding (American); Brigadier L.F.S. Dawes (British); Air Vice Marshal W.F. MacNeece Foster (British); Lieutenant General G.N. Macready (British); Major General R.C. Moore (American); Colonel J.B. Franks (American); Admiral J.M. Reeves (American); Vice Admiral J.W.S. Dorling (British). In the background, left to right are Lieutenant Colonel B.F.R. Seitz (American); Colonel J.Y. York, Jr. (American); Colonel W.R.D. Robertson (British); Colonel C.M. Steese (American); Major W.M. Martin, Jr. (American); Colonel W.H. Hobson (American); Major A. Selbie (British); Brigadier General P.H. Tansey (American); Mr. M. Michaels (British); Lieutenant Colonel W. Skidmore (American)

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They investigate [...] Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg (R. of Mich) and Sen. Charles L. McNary (R of Ore) make a special investigation at Tuesday's com. hearing of Territories and Insular affairs in the Senate office building, with reference to the Virgin Islands

They investigate [...] Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg (R. of Mich) and Sen....

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[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

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Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April 3. The first member of Congress to raise his voice against what he called an "unlawful action" by a labor group, Rep. Martin Dies, Democrat of Texas, has introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry into the sit, 4/3/1937

Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April...

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100 should be given control over commercial aviation, says New York mayor. Washington, D.C., April 12. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, of New York City, advocated enactment of the McCarran Bill to transfer control over commercial aviation from the Department of Commerce to the Interstate Commerce Commission, as he appeared before the Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee today. Here we see Mayor La Guardia (center) with Senator Harry S. Truman, (left) chairman of the Committee; and Capt. David L. Benoke, President of the Airline Pilots Association, 4/12/1937

100 should be given control over commercial aviation, says New York ma...

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[...] Rep. Jas. Shanley of Conn.

[...] Rep. Jas. Shanley of Conn.

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Thumbs down. N.J. Solon indicates his disapproval of Secretary Perkins. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. J. Parnell Thomas, republican of New Jersey, indicates with his thumbs his disapproval of Secretary of Labor Perkins just before presenting 'new evidence' to the House Judiciary Committee today in support of his resolution to impeach the Secretary of Labor and two other Labor Department officials, 2-2-39

Thumbs down. N.J. Solon indicates his disapproval of Secretary Perkins...

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H.O.L.C. Chairman, John Lt. Fahey & Senator John G. Townsend, Jr., 3-6-39

H.O.L.C. Chairman, John Lt. Fahey & Senator John G. Townsend, Jr., 3-6...

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Mr. Ralph Budd, commissioner of Transportation for the National Defense Office of Emergency Management Commission (OEM). Mr. Budd is president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads

Mr. Ralph Budd, commissioner of Transportation for the National Defens...

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Mich. Gov. and Atty. General of Michigan received by Pres. Hoover. L to r: Gov. Brucker, Mrs. Brucker, Sen. Vandenberg, Mrs. Paul Vorhees, and Atty. General Paul Vorhees [White House, Washington, D.C.]

Mich. Gov. and Atty. General of Michigan received by Pres. Hoover. L t...

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L to r: Sen. W.H. King, of Utah; Sen. Pat Harrison, of Miss.; Sen. James Cougens, of Mich.

L to r: Sen. W.H. King, of Utah; Sen. Pat Harrison, of Miss.; Sen. Jam...

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[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

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[Pres. Roosevelt's press conference]

[Pres. Roosevelt's press conference]

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Gov. George Earle of Conn. and Senator Joseph Guffey

Gov. George Earle of Conn. and Senator Joseph Guffey

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Sen. Robt. Taft - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Sen. Robt. Taft - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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J.M. Frank, Pres. of LLG. Correct Electrical Ve[...] Co., Chicago

J.M. Frank, Pres. of LLG. Correct Electrical Ve[...] Co., Chicago

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New Jersey congressman. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal picture of Rep. Donald H. McLean, republican of New Jersey. 4- 8-39

New Jersey congressman. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal pict...

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No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail troubles in the Senate subway indicates Senator Burton K. Wheeler as he rides the tram car between the Senate office building and the Capitol. Senator Wheeler is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's railroad problems, 2-10-39

No rail troubles here. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Apparently no rail t...

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Sen. John Thomas of Idaho. He succeeds the late William E. Borah, Feb. 1940

Sen. John Thomas of Idaho. He succeeds the late William E. Borah, Feb....

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[Vice President Garner with group]

[Vice President Garner with group]

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Washington, D.C. Mr. Este, a Swedish journalist, addressing Washington journalists at the National Press Club luncheon

Washington, D.C. Mr. Este, a Swedish journalist, addressing Washington...

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[Man at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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Washington, D.C. May 1944. Delegates to a conference of the International labor office arriving at the White House

Washington, D.C. May 1944. Delegates to a conference of the Internatio...

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President discusses power pool, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. President Roosevelt discussed the question of pooling private and public electric power with private and government power experts at the White House today. After a conference that lasted most of the afternoon Frank R. McNinch, Chairman, Federal Power Commission, and Wendell L. Wilkie, President of Commonwealth and Southern Corporation, emerged from the President's office to state that President Roosevelt had agreed to consider pooling Government hydroelectric projects and private power facilities in the TVA area. The president's decision will not only mean an exchange between the Tennessee Valley Authority and private utilities of the Southeast but touch possibilities for Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River and other public works projects. Harris and Ewing, Alexander Sachs, extreme right

President discusses power pool, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. President ...

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Sen. Borah - Public domain dedication image

Sen. Borah - Public domain dedication image

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Rep. Emmet Owen - Public domain dedication image

Rep. Emmet Owen - Public domain dedication image

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Amlie with committeemen investigating him. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. With apparently no resentment toward committee members who are questioning his fitness for membership in the ICC, former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie posed with them. Left to right: Senator Edwin C. Johnson, Chairman, Amlie, Senator Clyde M. Reed in back, and Senator H.H. Schwartz, 2-6-39

Amlie with committeemen investigating him. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. W...

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Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. Sullivan, Washington attorney and author, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today said he opposed the appointment of Prof. Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court because he was alien born in Austria and has alien affiliations, 1/10/39

Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. S...

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U. St. [...] hearings - Public domain portrait photograph

U. St. [...] hearings - Public domain portrait photograph

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Dr. Townsend & Sen. Clark Idaho [...]

Dr. Townsend & Sen. Clark Idaho [...]

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[Sen. Glass, unidentified, & Sen. Wagner]

[Sen. Glass, unidentified, & Sen. Wagner]

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V.P. PENSIVE AS PRESIDENT IS HAPPY OVER RECEPTION AT JACKSON DAY DINNER. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 8. VICE PRESIDENT GARNER SEEMED PENSIVE IN THIS PICTURE AS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ACKNOWLEDGES WITH A SMILE THE TUMULTUOUS GREETING EXTENDED HIM ON ARRIVAL AT THE $100 A PLATE JACKSON DAY DINNER IN WASHINGTON TONIGHT. THE PRESIDENT IS ON THE ARM OF HIS SON, FRANKLIN D., JR.

V.P. PENSIVE AS PRESIDENT IS HAPPY OVER RECEPTION AT JACKSON DAY DINNE...

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Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace and members of Congress donate books to the armed forces for the 1942 Victory Book Campaign. Holding books are (left to right): Sergeant Dale Isley of Fort Myer, Virginia; Mr. Wallace; Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky; and Representative Adolph Sabath of Illinois. The soldier in the center is Corporal Frank York of Fort Myer, Virginia

Victory Book Campaign. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace and members of ...

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[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

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RE-RIDE OREGON TRAIL TO WHITE HOUSE. BOY SCOUTS ARRIVE AT THE WHITE HOUSE AS THEY COMPLETE THE TRIP FROM SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, OVER THE OLD PONY EXPRESS TRAIL FIRST RIDDEN 75 YEARS AGO. MAJ. ARTHUR PROCTER OF NEW YORK, HANDS A PACKET OF LETTER TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. THE LETTERS WERE WRITTEN BY GOVERNOR OF THE SEVEN STATES CROSSED BY THE RIDERS FROM CALIFORNIA TO ST. JOSEPH, MO. SEN. WILLIAM H. KING, (D UT) IS BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE MAJOR. STEVE EARLY, ONE OF THE WHITE HOUSE SECRETARIES, IS ON THE EXTREME RIGHT

RE-RIDE OREGON TRAIL TO WHITE HOUSE. BOY SCOUTS ARRIVE AT THE WHITE HO...

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Keystone State Lieutenant Governor Washington D.C., March 8. Lieut. Gov. Tom Kennedy of Pennsylvania, was Speaker at the convention of the Labor Nonpartisan League today, 3/8/1937

Keystone State Lieutenant Governor Washington D.C., March 8. Lieut. Go...

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Chesapeake and Ohio to get control of Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. Washington, D.C., May 14. Carroll M. Shanks, Chairman of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Mortgage Bondholders Protective Committee, told the Senate Railroad Financing Committee today that the proposed reorganization plan for the C.&E.I now pending on federal courts would give the control to the Chesapeake and Ohio. The Senate Committee has been investigating the $700,000 load procured by the C.&E.I from the Midland Bank of Cleveland. Later testimony brought out at the hearing proved that the Chesapeake and Ohio actually made the loan with the bank acting as the road's agent, 5/14/1937

Chesapeake and Ohio to get control of Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rai...

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Sen. Norris & Rep. Knutson. Washington, D.C., April 7. Two members of Congress who voted against the bill for the World War are shown going over old times. Left to right: Senator George Norris of Neb. and Representative Harold Knutson of Minn., 4/7/1937

Sen. Norris & Rep. Knutson. Washington, D.C., April 7. Two members of ...

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"Listening up." Washington, D.C., March 23. Joseph P. Tumulty, (left) former Secretary to the late President Wilson and now a prominent Washington attorney, "listens in" with Senator Harry Flood Byrd, of Virginia, to the opposers of the President's court reform plan before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Raymond Moley, original member ofthe Roosevelt "brain trust" and now a New York editor, was the outstanding witness today, 3/25/1937

"Listening up." Washington, D.C., March 23. Joseph P. Tumulty, (left) ...

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Harry Hopkins - Public domain photograph

Harry Hopkins - Public domain photograph

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Rep. Georger Grant, Time - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Georger Grant, Time - Public domain portrait photograph

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Chaplain to King George VI visitor to Washington. Washington, D.C., March 21. The Revered Charles Earle Raven, D.D., Chaplain to King George VI of England, Canon of Ely Cathedral and Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, is in Washington as the house guest of Can Anson Phelps Stokes, left, of Washington Cathedral. During his stay Reverend Raven will give a number of talks, 3-21-39

Chaplain to King George VI visitor to Washington. Washington, D.C., Ma...

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ICC nominee Amlie denies extremist leanings. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. Former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie, appearing before a Senate Committee investigation his fitness for the office of membership in the ICC upon the Presidents nomination, denied his belief in any dictatorship, 'whether it leans to the right or left'. Regarding communism, 'I have strongly opposed communist aims and program,' 2-6-39

ICC nominee Amlie denies extremist leanings. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6....

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PRESIDENT SIGNS NEW COURT BILL. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY SIGNED A BILL TO ESTABLISH A NEW ORGANIZATION FOR HANDLING THE ADMINISTRATION OF U.S. COURTS. UNDER THE MEASURE, INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ASHURST OF ARIZONA, CONTROL OF PERSONNEL WILL BE PLACED UNDER A DIRECTOR WHO WILL BE HEAD OF 'THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE UNITED STATES COURTS.' THIS DIRECTOR, APPOINTED BY THE SUPREME COURT, WILL RECEIVE $10,000 YEARLY AND WILL HAVE AN ASSISTANT TO RECEIVE $7,500. L TO R: HOMER S. CUMMINGS, FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; AND ATTORNEY GENERAL FRANK MURPHY

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"Comrade Amlie" question refuted by ICC nominee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Thomas R. Amlie, Presidential appointee to the ICC, told the Senate Committee investigating his qualifications that his introduction as 'Comrade Amlie' at a mass meeting in Chicago in 1934 was unimportant. He pointed out that fraternal and veterans organizations frequently introduce speakers favorable to their programs as 'comrade'. Left to right: Thomas Amlie and Senator Warren R. Austin of Vermont who raised the question, 2-8- 39

"Comrade Amlie" question refuted by ICC nominee. Washington, D.C., Feb...

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Maine Senator. Washington, D.C., April 4. A new informal picture of Senator Wallace H. White, Jr., republican of Maine. 4-4- 39

Maine Senator. Washington, D.C., April 4. A new informal picture of Se...

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Sen. Carter Glass & Jesse Jones

Sen. Carter Glass & Jesse Jones

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[Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C., ca. 1940]

[Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C....

Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottli... More

Citation winners. At the White House, certificate winner George Smolarek (left), employee of the Aircraft Engine Department, Packard Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, and citation winner Walter H. Hill, employed by the Wolverine Tube Division of the Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company, Detriot, Michigan, meet "Miss Victory," also a Detroit war worker

Citation winners. At the White House, certificate winner George Smolar...

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Victory Book Campaign. At ceremonies in the Capitol where members of Congress contributed books for the 1943 Victory Book Campaign. Left to right: Senator Albert B. Chandler of Kentucky; Jim Vance, Law Librarian of Congress; David Lynn, Architect of the Capitol; and Vice-President Henry A. Wallace

Victory Book Campaign. At ceremonies in the Capitol where members of C...

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Sen. Arthur W. Vandenberg with Gov. and Mrs. Wilbert M. Brucker of Mich. at White House. 1/26/31

Sen. Arthur W. Vandenberg with Gov. and Mrs. Wilbert M. Brucker of Mic...

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[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Man at White House, Washington, D.C.]

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[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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General Motors Executive testifies before SEC. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. Charles F. Kettering, (left,) Vice President at General Motors, talks to Robert E. Healy, member of the Securities Exchange Commission, before taking the stand today at the S.E.C. hearing investigating investment trusts. Questioned by SEC attorneys Kettering told how he unwittingly became a member of the board of directors of the Yosemite Holding Corporation in 1930 following a purchase of $260,000 of Yosemite stock. Kettering also related how he bought 40,000 shares of stock in the company and lost $240,000 in the investments

General Motors Executive testifies before SEC. Washington, D.C., Aug. ...

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L to r: R.H. Moyers & Tom. Younger, Supt. of Senate Office Bldg. Senate Trum. Var.

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Rep. Joseph Martin - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Joseph Martin - Public domain portrait photograph

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F.C.C. Chairman and Senator Wheeler frame legislation to reduce membership of F.C.C. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Frank McNinch, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission today met with Senator Burton K. Wheeler to lay plans for new legislation to reorganize the FCC. They decided that the present membership of 7 Commissioners should be reduced to 3. McNinch will write the bill which Wheeler will submit to the Senate next week, 1-25-39

F.C.C. Chairman and Senator Wheeler frame legislation to reduce member...

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PRESIDENT GETS BASEBALL 'ANNIE OAKLEYS.' WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 13. PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT ARE NOW ALL SET FOR THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES THIS SUMMER. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE CLARK GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON SENATORS, AND FORD FRICK, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE, PRESENTED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WITH HIS ANNUAL BASEBALL PASS AND ALSO LEFT FOR MRS. ROOSEVELT A FANCY POCIETBOOK CONTAINING ONE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ALSO TOLD GRIFFITH AND FRICK THAT HIS ARM WAS IN SHAPE TO THROW OUT THE FIRST BALL IN SEASON'S OPENER IN D.C. BETWEEN YANKS AND SENATORS

PRESIDENT GETS BASEBALL 'ANNIE OAKLEYS.' WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 13. PR...

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Mr. Philip Reed - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

Mr. Philip Reed - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

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[Rep. William M. Colmer, Democrat of Miss., Feb. 1940]

[Rep. William M. Colmer, Democrat of Miss., Feb. 1940]

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CENSUS CHIEF CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE TO TAKE CENSUS OF FIRST FAMILY. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 2. AMONG THE FIRST TO HAVE A CENSUS TAKER CALL UPON THEM IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY WAS THE PRESIDENT. DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS WILLIAM AUSTIN DID THE HONORS. HE IS SHOWN HERE WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AS HE ASKED QUESTIONS AND WROTE DOWN THE ANSWERS

CENSUS CHIEF CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE TO TAKE CENSUS OF FIRST FAMILY. WASH...

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[Vice President Garner (right) and unidentified]

[Vice President Garner (right) and unidentified]

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Visits FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt] ... and resigns. Francis Biddle, until today (Friday) Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, is seen here as he was about to enter the White House for a conference with Pres. Roosevelt. Following the visit it was announced that Biddle had formally submitted his resignation on the N.I.R. Board. The N.I.R.B. will itself go out of existence next month. Personal reasons, and a desire to return to the practice of law were given as cause for the retirement. Biddle's name has lately been linked with new possibilities of appointment, perhaps to foreign service, 7/5/35

Visits FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt] ... and resigns. Francis Biddle...

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Looks like the wind-up. These principles in the Howard C. Hopson phase of the Senate Utility Lobby quiz, [...] leave the Senate Office Building as the committee gives the utility mastermind leave to go home for a rest. From the left, William A. Hill, Boston Attorney for directing head of the lobby; Bernard B. Robinson, the contact man who financed parties for Senators and such; Stephen W. Birmingham, ace investigator for the House Lobby committee who found Hopson and since has been a close companion of the utility magnate, and H. A. Stix, chief accountant for the Associated Gas & Electric System, 8/24/35

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