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Vice President and Speaker in jovial mood as they leave conference with President. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Leaving the White House today with Vice President Garner after a conference with President Roosevelt, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead chuckles as he tells reporters he has never seen a more brotherly, affectionate greeting in all his life, than the one the Chief Executive extended the Vice President. Bankhead said President Roosevelt greeted Vice President Garner at the conference by singing 'Happy New Year to You'

Vice President and Speaker in jovial mood as they leave conference wit...

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Speaker turns over mace to custodian as house adjourns. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Speaker Bankhead turns over the mace to its custodian, Warren G. Hatcher, as the House adjourned tonight after passing the Neutrality Bill repealing the arms embargo

Speaker turns over mace to custodian as house adjourns. Washington, D....

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Tom Moore, homesteader at Bankhead Farms, with some of the chicks he is raising. Alabama

Tom Moore, homesteader at Bankhead Farms, with some of the chicks he i...

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Alabama. Farmers during Great Depression. A black and white photo of a group of people.

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Politics forgotten. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Past political battles were forgotten tonight for Speaker Bankhead and Rep. Paul J. Kvale, Farmer-Labor Salon from Minnesota, when they joined in the pipe pf peace as the curtain on first session of 75th Congress was rung down. 8/21/37

Politics forgotten. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Past political battles wer...

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Speaker bids goodbye to members. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Speaker of the House bankhead bids goodbye to fellow members of Congress as the first sessions of the 75th Congress adjourned tonight, 8/21/37

Speaker bids goodbye to members. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Speaker of th...

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Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead was in fine form today as he practiced banging his gavel for the benefit of news photographers preparatory to the opening of the special session November 15. 11/12/37

Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House Wi...

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Discuss monetary Questions. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. James H.R. Cromwell, (left) monetary expert and husband of Doris Duke, Tobacco Heiress, discuss monetary questions with Speaker Bankhead and Rep. Wright Patman of Texas, on a visit to the Capital today. 12/3/37

Discuss monetary Questions. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. James H.R. Cromw...

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Speaker bids goodbye to members. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Speaker of the House bankhead bids goodbye to fellow members of Congress as the first sessions of the 75th Congress adjourned tonight, 8/21/37

Speaker bids goodbye to members. Washington D.C. Aug 21. Speaker of th...

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B'nai Brith banquet, Willard Hotel. L-R: Speaker William Bankhead; James Roosevelt; Alfred Cohen, Pres of B'B'; Ben Ourisman; 9 W 47, Cin., 5/10/38

B'nai Brith banquet, Willard Hotel. L-R: Speaker William Bankhead; Jam...

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House Democratic leaders holding post mortem of caucus today. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. After a two hour session in the House chamber this afternoon, the Democratic Caucus broke up and the results were: Patrick Boland, Pennsylvania, House Whip; William B. Bankhead, Speaker; Sam Rayburn, Texas, Majority Leader; and John W. McCormick, Chairman of the Caucus. The results were surprising to nobody, 1/2/39

House Democratic leaders holding post mortem of caucus today. Washingt...

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[House Speaker William B. Bankhead and baseball players in front of Capitol]

[House Speaker William B. Bankhead and baseball players in front of Ca...

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James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, AL

James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, A...

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Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead

Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture...

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Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead really warmed up to his subject as he conducted the first class for freshman members of the House

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House W...

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BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1920. WITH SON, WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD

BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-192...

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[William B. Bankhead and Daniel C. Roper]

[William B. Bankhead and Daniel C. Roper]

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[Group; includes, front row: William Bankhead, 2nd from left, Daniel C. Roper, center]

[Group; includes, front row: William Bankhead, 2nd from left, Daniel C...

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Speaker William Bankhead - Public domain portrait photograph

Speaker William Bankhead - Public domain portrait photograph

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The Kelley family's furniture being moved into a new home at Bankhead Farms, Alabama

The Kelley family's furniture being moved into a new home at Bankhead ...

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Alabama. Farmers during Great Depression. A black and white photo of a building and a pile of wood.

Alabama. Farmers during Great Depression. A black and white photo of a...

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Washington, D.C., Mar. 25. Navy Chaplain opens the house with a prayer for the first time since 1820. It is the first time in 117 years that the Navy was again honored in giving the invocation. Left to right: James S. Montgomery, Chaplain of the House; Speaker William Bankhead of Ala.; and Capt. Edward A. Duff, Chief of Chaplains U.S. Navy

Washington, D.C., Mar. 25. Navy Chaplain opens the house with a prayer...

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Speaker bestows campaign kiss. Washington, D.C., June 16. Four month old George Donahue O'Brien, son of Rep. and Mrs. George D. O'Brien of Michigan, was greeted with a typical campaign kiss as he met Speaker Bankhead for the first time tonight just before the house adjourned, 6/16/38

Speaker bestows campaign kiss. Washington, D.C., June 16. Four month o...

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[House Speaker William Bankhead and child]

[House Speaker William Bankhead and child]

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Speaker of House discusses legislative program with President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead arriving at the White House today for a conference with President Roosevelt. Upon leaving, Bankhead told newsmen he had discussed with President Roosevelt this session's legislative program and also made arrangements for the message the Chief Executive will deliver to Congress on January 4, 12/22/38

Speaker of House discusses legislative program with President. Washing...

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Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume duties as representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Jr., right, of Tennessee, son of the late Speaker of the House, was warmly greeted by Speaker Bankhead on his arrival at the Capitol today for the opening of Congress. Rep. Byrns won his seat in the November elections, 1/2/39

Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume ...

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[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXI E 39. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

Commander J.P. Bankhead, U.S.N., American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Commander J.P. Bankhead, U.S.N., American Civil War Photograph, Glass ...

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House adjourns after passing revised neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Surrounded by page boys, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead waves goodbye to House members as the House adjourned sine die after passing administration's Neutrality Bill repealing the arms embargo

House adjourns after passing revised neutrality bill. Washington, D.C....

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BANKHEAD, WILLIAM B. HONORABLE - Public domain portrait photograph

BANKHEAD, WILLIAM B. HONORABLE - Public domain portrait photograph

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BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1920. WITH SON, WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD

BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-192...

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[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXII E 16. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebritie... More

[William B. Bankhead?] - Public domain portrait photograph

[William B. Bankhead?] - Public domain portrait photograph

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J. A. Britain and wife in their new home at Bankhead Farms, Alabama

J. A. Britain and wife in their new home at Bankhead Farms, Alabama

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Co-authors discuss amendments to farm bill with Alabama senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Co-authors of the Senate Farm Bill, Senators George McGill of Kansas, (left) and Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, (right) discuss amendments to the bill now being written by Senator John B. Bankhead (center) of Alabama. Senator Bankhead has appealed to the Senate for enactment of the strongly compulsory cotton section of the bill to prevent "disastrous fluctuations" in the price of cotton which he said were 'threatening foreclosures all over the South". 11/30/37

Co-authors discuss amendments to farm bill with Alabama senator. Washi...

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Alabama delegation made for Democratic digest. Seated (l-r): Sen. John Bankhead; Speaker Bankhead; Sen. Lister Hill. Standing (l-r) Pete Jarman; Frank William Boykin; Henry Bascom Steagall; Joe Starnes; John J. Sparkman; Sam Hobbs; Luther Patrick.

Alabama delegation made for Democratic digest. Seated (l-r): Sen. John...

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Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was California orange-day at the Capitol and Congressional Leaders were presented with crates of the Old Gold and Sunkist brand which the native sons claim are the finest oranges grown in the world. The oranges, presented by the Mutual Orange Distributors Association, signaled the coming great oranges show of California which will open on March 16. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Frank H. Buck of Cal.; Vice President Garner; Rep. Harry R. Shepard of Cal.; and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 3/7/38

Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was...

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[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead, and Julius Perkins, Jr., with lion cub Winston Churchill]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead, and Julius Perkins, Jr., with lion cub...

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James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, AL

James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, A...

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James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, AL

James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, A...

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[James Bankhead, half-length portrait, facing front, in military uniform, with sword]

[James Bankhead, half-length portrait, facing front, in military unifo...

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Miss L.B. Perry, Mrs. J.H. Hayes, Mrs. J.T. Owen, Mrs. A. Clund, Mrs. J.H. Bankhead, Miss M. Bankhead, Judge Alyanala

Miss L.B. Perry, Mrs. J.H. Hayes, Mrs. J.T. Owen, Mrs. A. Clund, Mrs. ...

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Georgetown celebrated sesquicentennial convocation. Washington, D.C., June 5. The Reverend Edmund Walsh, President of Georgetown University addressing the delegates to Georgetown University's convocation in memory of the adoption of the constitution of the U.S. and the founding of Georgetown University. In the background are the very Reverend Arthur A. O'Leary, president of the university, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, William Bankhead, who was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Law

Georgetown celebrated sesquicentennial convocation. Washington, D.C., ...

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BANKHEAD, JOHN W. SENATOR - Public domain portrait photograph

BANKHEAD, JOHN W. SENATOR - Public domain portrait photograph

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Senator Bankhead - Public domain portrait photograph

Senator Bankhead - Public domain portrait photograph

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. REP. EDWARD BERTON ALMON, 4TH FROM LEFT; J.H. BANKHEAD, LEFT OF WILSON, FRONT; WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD, RIGHT REAR; PRESIDENT WILSON, REP. WILLIAM B. OLIVER RIGHT FRONT BEHIND BLACK ROOSTER; UNDERWOOD, RT OF DOOR; HEFLIN, J. THOMAS, PROFILE, BACK OF

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on President Coolidge today, Jan. 15th, to urge the appointment of M.M. Caskie, of that state, to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Left to right, front row: Rep. E.B. Alman, Senator J. Thomas Heflin, Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Rep. W.B. Oliver and [...]lister Hill. Back row, Rep. M.C. Allgood, Rep. W.B. Bankhead, Rep. Lamar Jeffers, Rep. John McDuffle, and Rep. Henry Bascom Steag[...] [White House, Washington, D.C.]

A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on Preside...

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[James Roosevelt and William B. Bankhead]

[James Roosevelt and William B. Bankhead]

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[Group at White House; William B. Bankhead, center. Washington, D.C.]

[Group at White House; William B. Bankhead, center. Washington, D.C.]

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Speaker of the House of representatives. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. A new informal photograph of William B. Bankhead, of Ala. Speaker of the House of Representatives while having lunch in the Capitol Restaurant. 12/10/37

Speaker of the House of representatives. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. A ...

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"Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner (left) and Speaker William Bankhead went into a huddle today [...] the various phases of the President's proposed Supreme Court plan, as who isn't discussing the same thing these days, 3/19/1937

"Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner ...

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Republican House Leader praises Speaker Bankhead as 76th Congress convenes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Speaker William Bankhead, left, was today characterized as a 'great American' by Republican House Leader Joseph W. Martin, Jr., right, in a short address before the 76th Congress when it convened. The two legislators are shown as they entered the House chamber, 1/3/39

Republican House Leader praises Speaker Bankhead as 76th Congress conv...

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John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingham, Kellerman, Tuscaloosa County, AL

John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingha...

Significance: The original 1915 dame (tone only one of the original 17) remains, though not easily accessible to the general public. The current dam is 1,400 feet wide, 77 feet high with a lift of 69 feet. Th... More

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXII E 7. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

Alabama delegation made for Democratic digest. Left to right: Sen. John Bankhead; Speaker Bankhead; Sen. Lister Hill

Alabama delegation made for Democratic digest. Left to right: Sen. Joh...

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Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead appeared in rare form today as he took a few practice swings for photographers with the gavel he will open the House tomorrow when the third session of the 76th Congress convenes

Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Sp...

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BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. WITH SON, WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD

BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. WITH SON, WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. REP. EDWARD BERTON ALMON, 4TH FROM LEFT; J.H. BANKHEAD, LEFT OF WILSON, FRONT; WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD, RIGHT REAR; PRESIDENT WILSON, REP. WILLIAM B. OLIVER RIGHT FRONT BEHIND BLACK ROOSTER; UNDERWOOD, RT OF DOOR; HEFLIN, J. THOMAS, PROFILE, BACK OF

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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Senate and House leader leave for Roosevelt political confab. Annapolis, MD, June 25. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, (left) Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, arrive to board the first boat leaving here for Jefferson Island and President Roosevelt's "Love Feast" for Democratic Members of Congress

Senate and House leader leave for Roosevelt political confab. Annapoli...

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[William B. Bankhead, left, Joseph Byrns, center]

[William B. Bankhead, left, Joseph Byrns, center]

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A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat and goggles, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat and goggles, Great Depr...

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After White House sit-down strike conference. Washington, D.C., March 27. Speaker William B. Bankhead, (left) and House Majority Leader Samuel Rayburn leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt and congressional leaders on the sit-down strike crisis. The government will not intervene, congressional leaders announced following the meeting, 3/27/1937

After White House sit-down strike conference. Washington, D.C., March ...

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Speaker signs last minute bills. Washington D.C., Aug 21. Rep. John J. O'Connor New York, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, "shoots" Speaker Bankhead as he signs the last minute bills passed by the House before their adjournment tonight. Others in the picture are Rep. Mary T. [Norton] (left) of New Jersey; and Mrs. Bankhead, 8/21/37

Speaker signs last minute bills. Washington D.C., Aug 21. Rep. John J....

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Bankhead & baby - Public domain portrait photograph

Bankhead & baby - Public domain portrait photograph

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President and Congressional leaders get-together. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. President Roosevelt today revived his Monday morning White House conferences with the 'big four' of Congress and read to them the special message he is writing on national defense to be sent to Congress probably tomorrow. Leaving the White House are, left to right. Vice President Garner, Senate majority Leader Barkley, speaker Bankhead and House Majority Leader Rayburn, 1/9/39

President and Congressional leaders get-together. Washington, D.C., Ja...

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AND THE V.P. DRESSED UP, TOO! WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 7. NOBODY IN OFFICIAL WASHINGTON HATES 'DRESSIN' UP' ANY MORE THAN VICE PRESIDENT GARNER, BUT HERE HE IS IN DINNER JACKET WITH THE PRESIDENT AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE WILLIAM BANKHEAD FROM ALABAMA. RARELY DO THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE APPEAR WITH THE PRESIDENT

AND THE V.P. DRESSED UP, TOO! WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 7. NOBODY IN OF...

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Senator from Alabama. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal picture of Senator John H. Bankhead, 2nd democrat of Alabama. 4- 8-[39]

Senator from Alabama. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal pictur...

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Radio press gallery given official send-off by speaker of House. Washington, D.C., July 22. Although the radio press galleries have been functioning as a news-gathering agency at Capitol Hill for several weeks, formal dedication was withheld until tonight when the Speaker of the House turned over the keys to Fulton Lewis, President of the Gallery while Congressmen who sponsered the bills which created the section for radio men looked on. Left to right: Fulton Lewis, Speaker William Bankhead, Sen. W.Warren Barbour, N.J., who sponsored the Senate bill, and Rep. John J. Dempsey, N.M., who took up the cause of the radio press in the house, 7/24/39

Radio press gallery given official send-off by speaker of House. Washi...

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John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingham, Kellerman, Tuscaloosa County, AL

John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingha...

Significance: The original 1915 dame (tone only one of the original 17) remains, though not easily accessible to the general public. The current dam is 1,400 feet wide, 77 feet high with a lift of 69 feet. Th... More

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

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[John H. Bankhead, Senator from Alabama, three-quarter length portrait, seated]

[John H. Bankhead, Senator from Alabama, three-quarter length portrait...

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Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old block are Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead and Senator John H. Bankhead, democrats from Alabama. Their father, the late Senator John H. Bankhead, also spent many years in Congress

Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old b...

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Terrace. Bankhead Farms, Alabama

Terrace. Bankhead Farms, Alabama

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Bosses of Senate and House admire s by Christy. Washington, D.C., March 10. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead view the oil s of themselves by Howard Chandler Christy, (left) noted American artist. The  of Speaker Bankhead is completed but the one of Vice President Garner has yet to receive the finishing touches, 3/10/1937

Bosses of Senate and House admire s by Christy. Washington, D.C., Marc...

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[Speaker William Bankhead at desk; with group]

[Speaker William Bankhead at desk; with group]

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Headaches anew for Speaker. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Congressional headaches are again the order for Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, who is pictured at his desk today following his return to the capital for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/22/38

Headaches anew for Speaker. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Congressional h...

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Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congress neared adjournment today associate Justice Hugo L. Black visited the Senate Chamber for the first time since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. He was welcomed by Senator John H. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Lister Hill, (right) who named to the Senate seat vacated by Black, 6/15/38

Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congre...

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[Speaker William Bankhead and gavel; and two unidentified]

[Speaker William Bankhead and gavel; and two unidentified]

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Sen. Smith & Sen. Bankhead, Sen. Ellender

Sen. Smith & Sen. Bankhead, Sen. Ellender

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[William Bankhead and group at table]

[William Bankhead and group at table]

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John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingham, Kellerman, Tuscaloosa County, AL

John Hollis Bankhead Lock & Dam, On Warrior River below Port Birmingha...

Significance: The original 1915 dame (tone only one of the original 17) remains, though not easily accessible to the general public. The current dam is 1,400 feet wide, 77 feet high with a lift of 69 feet. Th... More

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXXI E 39. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

Survey number: HABS AL-397 Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

George Bankhead House, Old Military Road, Crews, Lamar County, AL

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House Speaker ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead took a few practice swings with his gavel today for the benefit of photographers. It is the same gavel he will use when calls the House to order tomorrow when the third session of the 76th Congress convenes

House Speaker ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of ...

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BANKHEAD, TALLULAH - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

BANKHEAD, TALLULAH - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1920. AT CONFEDERATE REUNION, D.C. WITH GRAND-DAUGHTERS, TALLULAH, LEFT, AND EUGENIA, RIGHT

BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-192...

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. AT CENTER: ADMIRAL BENSON, CHAMP CLARK, J.H. BANKHEAD

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. REP. EDWARD BERTON ALMON, 4TH FROM LEFT; J.H. BANKHEAD, LEFT OF WILSON, FRONT; WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD, RIGHT REAR; PRESIDENT WILSON, REP. WILLIAM B. OLIVER RIGHT FRONT BEHIND BLACK ROOSTER; UNDERWOOD, RT OF DOOR; HEFLIN, J. THOMAS, PROFILE, BACK OF

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. REP. EDWARD BERTON ALMON, 4TH FROM LEFT; J.H. BANKHEAD, LEFT OF WILSON, FRONT; WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD, RIGHT REAR; PRESIDENT WILSON, REP. WILLIAM B. OLIVER RIGHT FRONT BEHIND BLACK ROOSTER; UNDERWOOD, RT OF DOOR; HEFLIN, J. THOMAS, PROFILE, BACK OF

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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Hinckley of American Youth Congress before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. William W. Hinckley, former Chairman of the American Youth Congress, denied today before the Dies Committee that the Congress had been 'penetrated by communists.' He also stated that his organization was conducting a nationwide campaign for signatures to a petition asking Speaker Bankhead to discontinue the Dies Committee

Hinckley of American Youth Congress before Dies Committee. Washington,...

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[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIV U 13. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

[William B. Bankhead] - Public domain portrait photograph

[William B. Bankhead] - Public domain portrait photograph

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Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National Army Day. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William Bankhead signing a resolution today to make April 6 every year Army Day and thereby make it a national holiday. Seated can be seen Speaker Bankhead and Vice President Garner while standing, left to right, are: Edward Bettleheim, Adjutant General of the Military Order of the World War; Rep. Lister Hilu, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee; and Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, 3/19/1937

Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National...

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[William Bankhead exiting automobile outside State, War & Navy building]

[William Bankhead exiting automobile outside State, War & Navy buildin...

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[Speaker William Bankhead, handshake]

[Speaker William Bankhead, handshake]

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[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead, with lion cub Winston Churchill]

[Portrait of Tallulah Bankhead, with lion cub Winston Churchill]

Title derived from information on verso of photographic print. Van Vechten number: XXIV V 15. Also available on microfilm. Gift; Carl Van Vechten Estate; 1966. Forms part of: Portrait photographs of celebrities... More

James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, AL

James Greer Bankhead House, U.S. Route 278, Sulligent, Lamar County, A...

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James Bankhead to Mathew F. Degraffenried, June 20, 1816

James Bankhead to Mathew F. Degraffenried, June 20, 1816

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