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Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. Glass Plate Negative, American Civil War time.

Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. Glass Plate Negative, American Civil ...

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And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Representing the Rosebud Tribe of the Sioux Indians of South Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk and Chief Steven Brave Bird were in Washington today to describe conditions at Rosebud So. Dakota, before the Senate Committee. Enroute, they dropped in on Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota. Left to right shows: Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk, Rep. Francis H. Case, So. Dakota, and Chief Steven Brave Bird

And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Represe...

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Capt. McCawley and Chief officer Perkins

Capt. McCawley and Chief officer Perkins

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Miss Mary Anderson, Chief Woman's Bureau, Dept. of Labor, 10/9/19

Miss Mary Anderson, Chief Woman's Bureau, Dept. of Labor, 10/9/19

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Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes going to president's dinner and reception. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Mrs. Hughes as they left to attend the president's dinner for members of the Supreme Court tonight

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Chief Counsel. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Francis Biddle, Chief Counsel for the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority, pictured as he questioned witnesses today when the public hearings were resumed

Chief Counsel. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Francis Biddle, Chief Counse...

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Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave international situation.' He said that he would elaborate upon this statement later. He introduced Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, who made the main statement to the committee

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secr...

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Graduation day at U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md. June 1. Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, addressing the 578 graduates of the United States Naval Academy here today. Following the talk Admiral Leahy presented commissions as ensigns to 525 members of the class. Although the other 52 graduated their failure to pass the strict physical examination prevented them from receiving commissions

Graduation day at U.S. Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md. June 1. Admiral W...

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WHITE, EDWARD D. CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

WHITE, EDWARD D. CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

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WILKIE, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

WILKIE, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Castillo bandit Chief of Mexico

Castillo bandit Chief of Mexico

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Marvin, Chief of Weather Bureau

Marvin, Chief of Weather Bureau

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TREASURY, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS BOYD, SAMUEL, H.; HALSTEAD, F.M., CHIEF OF CUSTOM DIVISION; MALBURN, WILLIAM PEABODY, ASST. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, 1914-1917

TREASURY, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS BOYD, SAMUEL, H.; HALSTEAD, F.M., CHIEF...

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[Chief Bender, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

[Chief Bender, Philadelphia AL (baseball)]

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[Lew McCarty, Brooklyn NL & Chief Meyers, New York NL (baseball)]

[Lew McCarty, Brooklyn NL & Chief Meyers, New York NL (baseball)]

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CHAMBER OF COMERCE OF U.S.A. COMMITTEE ON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: CHARLES C. JENK; C.A. McCORMICK; D.A. SKINNER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF CHAMBER; A.W. SHAW, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE; E.E. PRATT, CHIEF, BUREAU OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; CALVIN M. SMYTH; E. OLIVER FOWLKES

CHAMBER OF COMERCE OF U.S.A. COMMITTEE ON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: CHAR...

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HUGHES, CHARLES EVANS. GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, 1907-1910; ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT, 1910-1916; CHIEF JUSTICE, 1930-. WITH DAUGHTER, KATHERINE

HUGHES, CHARLES EVANS. GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, 1907-1910; ASSOCIATE JUST...

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POWELL, G. HAROLD, CHIEF, PERISHABLE COMMODITIES DIV., U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION

POWELL, G. HAROLD, CHIEF, PERISHABLE COMMODITIES DIV., U.S. FOOD ADMIN...

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Dr. F.H. Baetjer, for 20 yrs. Chief of the X-ray Dept. of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

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Maj. General Andrew Hero Jr., Chief of Coast Artillery, 1/22/26

Maj. General Andrew Hero Jr., Chief of Coast Artillery, 1/22/26

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Chief J.A. Waddey, Chief of Engraving Division of Naval Hydrographic Office

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Veteran's Bureau Chief, 9/19/22

Veteran's Bureau Chief, 9/19/22

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Weather Bureau, E.B. Calvert, Chief, Forecast Div.

Weather Bureau, E.B. Calvert, Chief, Forecast Div.

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Chief Whirlwind Soldier from Rosebud Reservation, S.D., [3/10/25]

Chief Whirlwind Soldier from Rosebud Reservation, S.D., [3/10/25]

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Chief Two-Moon and bus, 12/1/25

Chief Two-Moon and bus, 12/1/25

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Navy nurses, Newston Cap, Miss J.B. Bowman, Chief of Nurses & Rose E. Walker

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Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy goes to U.S. Army Air Corps. The Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy, property of the National Aeronautic Association by virtue of three victories by American Balloonists, was today presented to Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation F. Trubee Davison for the Army Air Corps for a year by Orville Wright, secretary of the Contest Committee of the Association An Army pilot, Captain W.G. Kemper, secured the trophy for America by winning the race from Detroit last year. In the photograph, left to right: Ray Cooper, of the National Aeronautic Association, who brought the trophy to Washington by airplane from Michigan; Brig. General Benjamin Foulois, Assistant Chief of the Army Air Corps; Secretary F. Trubee Davison; Orville Wright; and Porter Adams, president of the National Aeronautic Association

Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy goes to U.S. Army Air Corp...

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Charges TVA withheld certain documents from federal auditors. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Stuart V. Tulloss, Chief of the Division of Investigation of the Comptrollers Office, today charged before the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating the TVA that the TVA withheld certain documents from federal auditors. He read into the record a letter from acting Comptroller General Elliott to Committee Chairman Donahey, listing alleged interferences with the audit of Tennessee Valley Authority accounts

Charges TVA withheld certain documents from federal auditors. Washingt...

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Endowed medal bestowed by Geophysical Union for distinguished work. Washington, D.C., April 28. The Bowie Medal, endowed by friends and coworkers of Dr. William Bowie, twice former President of the Union and retired Chief of the Division of Geodesy, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, was today voted by the Executive Committee of the American Geophysical Union to be given to Dr. Bowie. In accordance with the deed of the gift, the medal is awarded for distinguished and outstanding contribution to the advancement of cooperative research in fundamental geophysics. Left to right: Dr. Richard M. Field, President of the Union and Dr. Bowie

Endowed medal bestowed by Geophysical Union for distinguished work. Wa...

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Responsible post. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. A post, which probably carries with it more responsibility than any other in the field of aviation, is held by Richard C. Gazley, New Chief of the Safety and Planning Division of the Bureau of Air Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce. All problems relating to aircraft, airports, air transport, education, international relations, power plants, and radio development come under his direct supervision. One of the most important phases of his job is the developing and testing of all new safety devices for aircraft. In this picture, Gazley is shown inspecting an audio meter for testing radio receiving apparatus.

Responsible post. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. A post, which probably c...

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Chief Dan'l Pretty Bird, 3/7/29

Chief Dan'l Pretty Bird, 3/7/29

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE RECEIVES FIRST 'BUDDY' POPPY. LITTLE MURIEL MORGAN CAME FROM THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF EX-SERVICES MEN IN FATON RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, TO PRESENT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WITH THE FIRST BUDDY POPPY TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE 1934 NATIONAL POPPY SALE CONDUCTED BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. JAMES E. VAN ZANDT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE VFW IS ALSO SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE RECEIVES FIRST 'BUDDY' POPPY. LITTLE MURIEL MORGAN CAM...

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS REGATTA CUP. GEORGE REIS, WINNER OF THE RECENT PRESIDENT'S CUP REGATTA, RECEIVES HIS TROPHY FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE. REIS IS THE ONLY MAN TO WIN THE CUP TWICE. HE WAS ACCOMPANIED ON THIS TRIP TO THE WHITE HOUSE, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRESIDENT'S CUP REGATTA AND OTHER MOTORBOAT ENTHUSIASTS

PRESIDENT PRESENTS REGATTA CUP. GEORGE REIS, WINNER OF THE RECENT PRES...

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THE CHIEF IS BACK. A LARGE PORTION OF HIS OWN AND OFFICIAL FAMILY GREETED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AS HIS TRAIN REACHED UNION STATION TODAY. FROM THE LEFT: VICE PRESIDENT GARNER, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, MRS. ROOSEVELT, SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE WALLACE, ATTORNEY GENERAL CUMMINGS, AND SECRETARY OF STATE HULL

THE CHIEF IS BACK. A LARGE PORTION OF HIS OWN AND OFFICIAL FAMILY GREE...

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General of power dine, Washington, D.C., September 11. W. Borquist, Chief Director of the Royal Board of Waterfalls of Sweden, and Owen D. Young, Chairman of the Board of the General Electric Co. snapped while attending the banquet given to the delegates of the Third World Power Conference held last night at the Union Station

General of power dine, Washington, D.C., September 11. W. Borquist, Ch...

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Head of U.S. delegation to nine-power treaty conference. Washington, D.C., Oct. 18. Norman Davis, Chief American Delegate to the Conference of the Nine-Power Treaty Signatories in Brussels, snapped at the State Department today where he met with the other members of the American Delegation. 10/18/37

Head of U.S. delegation to nine-power treaty conference. Washington, D...

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Closer U.S.-Canada Marihuana (Marijuana) control discussed. Washington, D.C., March 24. Closer cooperation in the control of the use of marihuana weed is expected to be the outcome of a meeting today between the Canadian Narcotic Control Chief and U.S. Treasury officials. In the photograph, left to right: Col. C.H.L. Sharman, Chief of Canadian Narcotic Control; Harry Anslinger, U.S. Commissioner of Narcotics; and Assistant Secretary of Treasury Stephen B. Gibbons, 3/24/37

Closer U.S.-Canada Marihuana (Marijuana) control discussed. Washington...

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"Bar guild head backs plan of FDR." Washington, D.C., March 12. Judge John Patrick Devaney, former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and now President of the National Lawyers Guild, who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and urged Congressional acceptance of the President's Judiciary re-organization plan as "the most conservative remedy" for protecting the confidence of the people in the Supreme Court...

"Bar guild head backs plan of FDR." Washington, D.C., March 12. Judge ...

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Bending steel girders. Washington, D.C., Sept. 23. Officials of the steel industry and the U.S. Bureau of Standards inspect one of the large riveted steel frame knees that were placed thru the test [...] U.S. Bureau today. This frame designed to withstand 68,000 lbs carried a maximum load of 168,000 lbs before it showed signs of weakening. Photo shows left to right inspecting the beam after the test: Dr. A.H. Starng of the Bureau of Standards, Everett Chapman, President of the Lukeneeld Inc. of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and F.H. Frankland, Chief Engineer of the American Institute of Steel Construction, New York City, N.Y., 9/23/37

Bending steel girders. Washington, D.C., Sept. 23. Officials of the st...

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John A. Ebel & John L. Rogers, Chief Motor Carrier Div. I.C.C.

John A. Ebel & John L. Rogers, Chief Motor Carrier Div. I.C.C.

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New Chief of Insular Affairs. Washington, D.C., May 24. Brig. General Charles Burnett pictured at his desk in War Department today following his induction as Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. He succeeds Brig. General Creed F. Cox, 5/24/37

New Chief of Insular Affairs. Washington, D.C., May 24. Brig. General ...

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Official Boy Scout poster. Dr. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts (left) and Rep. Sol Bloom of New York with the official poster. This poster was painted and donated to the Boy Scout Jamboree by Howard Chandler Christy. It, the poster, will be distributed all over the world for the coming Boy Scout Jamboree which will be held in Washington from June 30th to July 9th with 30,000 Boy Scouts in attendance. Rep. Bloom has been one of the most active leaders in promoting this Boy Scout Jamboree, 5/21/1937

Official Boy Scout poster. Dr. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive of...

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"Chief tooth puller for the president." Washington, D.C., Nov 25. Commander Arther H. Yando, Dental Corp of the U.S. Army, who has been taking of the President's dental needs and who pulled a molar for the President takes time out for a picture while leaving the White House. 11/25/37

"Chief tooth puller for the president." Washington, D.C., Nov 25. Comm...

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Navy secretary presents medal to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, U.S.N. Retired, and members of his second Antarctic Expedition were presented with silver medals today by Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson. Congress authorized the award of the medals on June 2, 1936. In the photograph, left to right: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Rear Admiral William H. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, Secretary Swanson, and William C. Haines, U.S. Weather Bureau Meteorologist and a member of the expedition. 10/15/37

Navy secretary presents medal to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Washing...

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[...]ahay, D. of Ohio, Chairman of the TWA [Investigating] Committee, with Thomas Panter, Chief [Engineer] of the Committee

[...]ahay, D. of Ohio, Chairman of the TWA [Investigating] Committee, ...

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Thomas Panter, Chief Eng. of the TVA investigating committee

Thomas Panter, Chief Eng. of the TVA investigating committee

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New Treasury appointees take oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. Today was swearing-in day at the Treasury as four newly appointed Treasury aides took the oath of office. In the photograph, left to right: Goodwin J. Oppegard, to be Deputy Comptroller of the Currency; Gibbs Lyons, to be Chief National Bank Examiner of the 6th Federal Reserve District; Marshall R. Diggs, to be Chief Supervising Receiver and 1st Deputy Comptroller of the Currency; and William Prentiss, Jr., to be Chief National Bank Examiner of the 12th Federal Reserve District, and F.A. Birgeld, Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department who did the swearing in, 1/15/38

New Treasury appointees take oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. Today wa...

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President gets progress report on Wage-Hour law. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. A thorough report on the progress of the new Wage- Hour Law was given President Roosevelt today by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Wage-Hour Administrator Elmer Andrews, and their assistants today. Reading, left to right. Administrator Elmer Andrews; Secretary Perkins; Richardson Saunders, Assistant to the Secretary of Labor. Gerard D. Reilly, Labor Dept. Solicitor and CA-Vert Magruder,Chief Counsel for Wage-Hour Administration, 10/31/38

President gets progress report on Wage-Hour law. Washington, D.C., Oct...

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Gibbs Lyons, Chief Nat'l Bank Examiner of 6th Federal Res. Dist.

Gibbs Lyons, Chief Nat'l Bank Examiner of 6th Federal Res. Dist.

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Richard R. France, Chief Deputy Sheriff of Stark Co., Ohio appearing before the Lafollette Civil Liberties Committee

Richard R. France, Chief Deputy Sheriff of Stark Co., Ohio appearing b...

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Hanes take oath as Assistant Secretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., July 1. John W. Hanes, former New York broker and member of the S.E.C., pictured taking the oath of office today as Assistant Secretary of The Treasury from Frank Birgfeld, Chief Clerk of [...] Hanes will succeed Josephine Roche but [...] duties of supervising government tax [...] position undersecretary Rosewell [...] on the left is treasury secre[...], [7/1/38]

Hanes take oath as Assistant Secretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., ...

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Before Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Flatly denying any foreign commitments or understandings, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, today told to Naval Affairs Committee of the House that the fleet expects "To stand on it's own feet" in national defense, Interested listeners to the Admiral's testimony were Rep. Ralph E. Church of ILL. (center) and Rep. Ralph O. Brewster of Maine (right)

Before Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Flatly denyi...

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Wages [an] Hour Div. of Apparel Industry Committee met today at Raleigh Hotel to try to establish a minimum wage above the present 25 cents an hour. Lft. to rt. Joseph P. McCurdy, President of Maryland Fed. of Labor. Arthur J. Patton, retired employer. Charles Ray, retired manufacturer and former member of Conn. Minimum Wage Board. David Dubinsky, President of International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Sumner H. Slichter, Professor of Business Economics at Harvard. Louis B. Hopkins, Pres. of Wabash College. S.L. Hoffman, active employer. Seated: Burton E. Oppenheim, Chief of Industry Committee Division; Louis E. Kirstein, Chairman of Committee and Vice Pres. of William Filenes Sons Co. Inc. Delos Walker, Vice Chairman, and Vice Pres. of R.H. Macy and Co.

Wages [an] Hour Div. of Apparel Industry Committee met today at Raleig...

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Chief Justice takes brisk walk on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., April 11. Celebrating his 77th birthday today, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the United States Supreme Court, is snapped by a news cameraman as he takes his usual morning stroll. The Chief Justice appears fully recovered from the recent illness which kept him confined to his home for 10 days. 4-11-39

Chief Justice takes brisk walk on 77th birthday. Washington, D.C., Apr...

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Here's a hot one. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. While awaiting the arrival of 'The Chief', Postmaster General James A. Farley came over to Vice President Garner's table and let him in one the newest one, 1/7/39

Here's a hot one. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. While awaiting the arrival...

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Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes leave home for opening of Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes leaving their home today for the United States Supreme Court where the Chief Justice presided at the court's opening for the 1938-39 term, 10/3/38

Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes leave home for opening of Supreme Court....

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE RETURNS FROM WARM SPRINGS. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 10. LOOKING THE PICTURE OF HEALTH, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RETURNED FROM A SPRING VACATION AT WARM SPRINGS. BESIDES SECRETARY OF COMMERCE HARRY HOPKINS WHO ACCOMPANIED THE PRESIDENT ON THE TRIP FROM HIS GEORGIA RETREAT, OTHERS AT UNION STATION WERE SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL AND SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY HENRY MORGENTHAU. LITTLE DIANA HOPKINS, DAUGHTER OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, IS ALSO IN THE PICTURE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE RETURNS FROM WARM SPRINGS. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 10. ...

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John W. Barriger, 3rd, Chief of Railroad Div., Reconstruction Finance Corp., as witness before the Monopoly Investigating Comm.

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Nebraska Congressman reports to Indians of progress on compensation bill. Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Karl Stefans, of Nebraska today conferred with tribesmen of the Winnebago Reservation over his Indian bill to provide compensation for members of the Winnebago Tribe for lands which the Indians[?] were forced to leave in Wisconsin in 1863, despite the fact that the tribe had never fought against the U.S. Rep. Stefans points out that the Sioux Nation is now receiving compensation for its lands, and feels that Winnebagos should be compensated for their lands. Left to right: Frank Beaver, Chief of the Winnebago Tribal Council, Rep. Stefan, and William Davis, tribesman

Nebraska Congressman reports to Indians of progress on compensation bi...

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Strikes on Top [Am, Indian Chief]

Strikes on Top [Am, Indian Chief]

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Middies receive commissions. Annapolis, Md. June 1. For the first time in many years the graduation exercises today at the U.S. Naval Academy were held out of doors. This general view was made while Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, presented the graduates with commissions and diplomas

Middies receive commissions. Annapolis, Md. June 1. For the first time...

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Navy's Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who today assumed his duties as Chief of Naval Operations succeeding Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson

Navy's Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear ...

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COVINGTON, J. HARRY. CHIEF JUSTICE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

COVINGTON, J. HARRY. CHIEF JUSTICE, Portrait photo, Library of Congres...

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FLATMOUTH, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

FLATMOUTH, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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FLATMOUTH, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

FLATMOUTH, CHIEF - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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C.J. Brand, Chief Ofc. of Markets

C.J. Brand, Chief Ofc. of Markets

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Brig. Gen'l Chas. B. Drake, Chief of Motor Transport

Brig. Gen'l Chas. B. Drake, Chief of Motor Transport

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YUKEOMA, CHIEF, CENTER - Public domain politician photograph

YUKEOMA, CHIEF, CENTER - Public domain politician photograph

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[John T. "Chief" Meyers, New York AL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball)]

[John T. "Chief" Meyers, New York AL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball)]

Photo shows John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (1880-1971), a Cahuilla Indian who played for the New York Giants. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

[New York Giants Opening Day line-up at the Polo Grounds [New York]. Left to right: Fred Snodgrass, Tillie Shafer, George Burns, Larry Doyle, Red Murray, Fred Merkle, Buck Herzog, Chief Meyers (baseball)]

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[Chief Meyers, New York NL (baseball)]

[Chief Meyers, New York NL (baseball)]

Photo shows John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (1880-1971), a Cahuilla Indian who played for the New York Giants. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

MARVIN, CHARLES FREDERICK. CHIEF, WEATHER BUREAU, 1913-1934

MARVIN, CHARLES FREDERICK. CHIEF, WEATHER BUREAU, 1913-1934

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Antonio, Chief of Bontoc Igorot

Antonio, Chief of Bontoc Igorot

German Artillery Chief before Verdun

German Artillery Chief before Verdun

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Blackfoot Chief, Mountain Chief making phonographic record at Smithsonian, 2/9/1916

Blackfoot Chief, Mountain Chief making phonographic record at Smithson...

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BIELSKI, A. BRUCE, CHIEF, F.B.I., JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

BIELSKI, A. BRUCE, CHIEF, F.B.I., JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

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William Berwick, Chief Repairing Div., Library, [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

William Berwick, Chief Repairing Div., Library, [of Congress, Washingt...

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Taft swearing in as Chief Justice

Taft swearing in as Chief Justice

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Funeral of Chief Justice White, 5/21/21

Funeral of Chief Justice White, 5/21/21

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E.J. Ayers, New Chief Clerk State Dept., 7/10/24

E.J. Ayers, New Chief Clerk State Dept., 7/10/24

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New Chief of Bureau of Navigation sworn in. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz today assumed duties as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, relieving Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson who was ordered to duty with the rank of Admiral as Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet, to assume that command about June 24 aboard the battleship California. Left to right: Admiral Richardson, Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral W.B. Woodson, Judge Advocate General of the Navy Department who administered the oath of office

New Chief of Bureau of Navigation sworn in. Washington, D.C., June 15....

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Doctors honor World War dead at Arlington. [...] general view of the services in Arlington Amphitheater [...]e the American Medical Association, who are holding their annual convention in Washington, honored the 500 medical officers [...] lost their lives in the in the World War. The Belgian Ambassador, [...]n de Cartier and Maj. General Charles P. Summerall, Chief of [...] the principal speakers

Doctors honor World War dead at Arlington. [...] general view of the s...

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Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs, left, Assistant Director and Dr. Paul R. [Heyl?], Chief of the Sound Section of the United States Bureau of Standards, with the first successful experimental model of the earth inductor compass, which they developed for the Army Air Corps and for which they were awarded the Magellan Gold Medal by the American Philosophical Society. It was a model of this same compass that Capt. Charles Lindbergh used on his epochal flight from New York to Paris

Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs,...

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Famous transatlantic flyer demonstrates new type plane to Navy Officials. Clarence Chamberlain, famous Transatlantic flyer, and Ruth Nichols (in cabin) noted aviator, arrived in Washington today with the new Chamberlain cabin menoplane. In this photograph they are pointing out the many features of this new plane to Commander A.H. Douglas, Commandant of the Naval Air Station and Commander J.H. Towers, Assistant Chief of the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics (right). Unusual visibility and special aerlons which Chamberlain says practically makes it impossible for this ship to stall or go into a tailspin, are the new features

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New Chief, Assistant Chief of U.S. Secret Service take oath of office. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Upon the retirement of Chief William H. Moran today Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau named Frank L. Wilson to be Chief of the U.S. Sercret Service and Joseph H. Murphy as Assistant Chief. They are shown taking the oath of office. In the photograph, left to right: Joseph E. Murphy, Frank L. Wilson, Secretary Morgenthau, and Frank L. Dirgfeld, Chief Clerk of the Treasury

New Chief, Assistant Chief of U.S. Secret Service take oath of office....

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Secretary of War joins Red Cross, Washington, D.C. Oct. 1. Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring was one of the first to join the American Red Cross in Washington as the 1936 roll call got under way. He is shown being enrolled by Mrs. Frederick W. Boscher, wife of Maj. General Boscher, Chief of Finance, U.S. Army

Secretary of War joins Red Cross, Washington, D.C. Oct. 1. Secretary o...

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A.F. of L. leaders arrive. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. A.F. of L. President William Green with his Chief Lieutenant George M. Harrison, arriving at the Willard Hotel today for the meeting with John L. Lewis at which efforts for a truce or permanent peace will be sought, 12/2/37

A.F. of L. leaders arrive. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. A.F. of L. Presid...

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Labor Chief in good humor. Washington, D.C. June 7. Rarely is John L. Lewis ever pictured smiling. But the cameraman caught the C.I.O. Chief in a jovial mood today as he appeared before the Senate and House Labor Committees and the result is this interesting picture. Lewis endorsed the minimum and maximum hour provisions of the Black-Conner Bill as a modest begining of genuine planning towards a better economic order. 6737

Labor Chief in good humor. Washington, D.C. June 7. Rarely is John L. ...

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS SCHIFF TROPHY. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 14. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE SCHIFF TROPHY TO COMMANDER ROBERT FULLER, COMMANDING OFFICER OF VP SQUADRON SEVEN OF THE FLEET BASE FORCE AT SAN DIEGO. THE TROPHY IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE NAVAL FLYING UNIT WHICH HAS THE BEST RECORD FOR THE YEAR IN SAFETY IN THE AIR. COMMANDER FULLER ON THE LEFT IS BEING CONGRATULATED BY THE PRESIDENT, WHILE HERBERT SCHIFF, DONOR OF THE TROPHY, AND CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS ADMIRAL WILLIAM LEAHY, LOOK ON

PRESIDENT PRESENTS SCHIFF TROPHY. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 14. PRESID...

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PRESIDENT TAKES OATH, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT BEING ADMINISTERED HIS SECOND OATH OF OFFICE TODAY BY CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES EVANS HUGHES. VICE PRESIDENT GARNER AND JAMES ROOSEVELT CAN ALSO BE SEEN IN THE PICTURE

PRESIDENT TAKES OATH, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT...

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President decorates Duchess County scout. July 7. After leaving the all-state game today President Roosevelt motored to the National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts where he visited the camp of the Duchess County, NY. scouts. He is shown pinning the award of Eagle Scout on Frankly. St. John, Troop #7, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In the car with the Chief Executive are James L. West, (center) Chief Scout Executive; and Dan Beard, oldest member of the scouts, 7/7/37

President decorates Duchess County scout. July 7. After leaving the al...

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"Chief tooth puller for the president." Washington, D.C., Nov 25. Commander Arther H. Yando, Dental Corp of the U.S. Army, who has been taking of the President's dental needs and who pulled a molar for the President takes time out for a picture while leaving the White House. 11/25/37

"Chief tooth puller for the president." Washington, D.C., Nov 25. Comm...

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Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D.C., July 1. The Congressional Executive Committee to investigate monopolies held their first meeting today and charted a course designed to determine the efffect of concentrated wealth and power on business. Pictured, left to right: (sitting) Senator William E. Borah, Herman Oliphant, General Counsel for Treasury; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Hoseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming and Chairman of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, of Texas and Vice Chairman; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; and Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa. Standing left to right: Richard C. Patterson, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Garland S. Ferguson, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission; William O. Douglas, Chairman of S.E.C.; Isador Lubin Chief of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor; and Rep. Edward H. Rees of Kansas, 7/1/38

Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D....

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PRESIDENT ADDRESSES D.A.R. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 21. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ADDRESSED THE FORTY- SEVENTH CONTINENTAL CONGRESS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AT CONSTITUTION HALL. SPEAKING EXTEMPORANEOUSLY, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CALLED ON THE MEMBERS TO EDUCATE AMERICAN YOUTH IN THE FUNDAMENTALS THAT IMPELLED 'OUR ANCESTORS TO THROW OFF THE FASCIST YOKE.' HE ALSO REAFFIRMED HIS STAND FOR ADEQUATE NATIONAL DEFENSE

PRESIDENT ADDRESSES D.A.R. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 21. PRESIDENT ROOSE...

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Left to right, Rep. Clarence F. Lea, D. Calif.; Rep. Thomas Bulwinkle, D. N.C.; Dr. Thomas Parran, Chief of the U.S.P.N.S.

Left to right, Rep. Clarence F. Lea, D. Calif.; Rep. Thomas Bulwinkle,...

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Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. Major General Walter L. Reed, (left) Inspector General of the Army, today told Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Public Lands Committee, the Army Chief Finance Offi[...] honor allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers in go[...] faith. Reed made this declaration as he was [...] by the committee on the alleged defalcations o[...] Stitley, former Chief Voucher Clerk for the CCC [...] totaling $87,000, 1/18/38

Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. ...

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New Asst. Secretary of Labor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. Charles V. McLaughlin, recently named by President Roosevelt to succeed Edward F. McGrady as Assistant Secretary of Labor, was today sworn in at the Labor Department. McLaughlin is Senior Vice President, Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Charles V. McLaughlin, and Jesse C. Watts, Acting Chief Clerk of the Labor Department, administering the oath, 1/20/38

New Asst. Secretary of Labor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. Ch...

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Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High Naval Officials and members of key Congressional Committees conferred with President Roosevelt today in regard to a Naval Expansion Program. Following the meeting, Chairman Taylor of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the President will shortly send a message to Congress recommending Naval expansion. Left to right: Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee; Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee; Rep. William B. Umstead of North Carolina; Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison; and Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, 1/5/38

Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High...

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New Assistant Secretary of Commerce takes oath. Washington, D.C., May 13. Col. Richard C. Patterson, Jr., is pictured as he was sworn in today as Assistant Secretary of Commerce by E.W. Libby, Chief Clerk of the Dept. of Commerce. Col. Patterson succeeds Ernest Draper, who named a member of the Federal Reserve System. Secretary of Commerce Roper if on the right, 5/13/38

New Assistant Secretary of Commerce takes oath. Washington, D.C., May ...

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MATERIALS DIVISION OF AIR CORPS PUTS ON SHOW FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. THE MATERIALS DIVISION OF THE ARMY AIR CORPS AT BOLLING FIELD HERE TODAY HAD AS ITS GUEST THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMY AND NAVY TO VIEW AN AIRCRAFT AND ORDNANCE EXHIBIT. ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT WERE SECRETARY OF WAR HARRY WOODRING, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR LOUIS D. JOHNSON, AND MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BRETT, CHIEF OF THE MATERIALS DIVISION. THE EXHIBIT WAS ARRANGED SO THAT THE PRESIDENT COULD VIEW IT FROM HIS CAR. GEN. BRETT IS SHOWN HERE AS HE POINTS OUT FEATURES OF THE SHOW TO THE PRESIDENT. JOHNSON AND WOODRING CAN BE SEEN IN THE CAR WITH THEM

MATERIALS DIVISION OF AIR CORPS PUTS ON SHOW FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE. WASH...

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