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

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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

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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.

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Statues and sculpture. Bust of Chief Justice Salman P. Chase

Statues and sculpture. Bust of Chief Justice Salman P. Chase

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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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A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

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A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

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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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A man sitting at a table with papers and a dog, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

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

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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]

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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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[Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, listening to recording with ethnologist Frances Densmore]

[Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, listening to recording with ethnologis...

National Photo Company Collection. No. 3332. Title from information supplied by American Folklife Center staff. Title was formerly "Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded by ethnologist France... More

Portrait photo of Chief constructor Hichborn, Washington, D.C.

Portrait photo of Chief constructor Hichborn, Washington, D.C.

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Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes attend Judiciary reception at White House. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes leaving their home tonight to attend the Judiciary reception at the White House

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At Senate Civil Liberties Investigation. Washington D.C. Appearing before the Senate Civil Librerties Committee today, Philip E. Ziegler, Secretary-Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, charged that Samuel X. Brady, Chief of the Cincinnati Office of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, had tempted to employ members of the brotherhood to act as labor spies and undercover men. In making contacts with the members, Brady posed as repre[...] "philanthropic movement", Ziegler further told the committee

At Senate Civil Liberties Investigation. Washington D.C. Appearing bef...

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MARTIN, GEORGE. CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

MARTIN, GEORGE. CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

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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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CONFEDERATE REUNION. GEN. HARRISON OF MISSISSIPPI, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, WITH GENERALS MICKEY AND DINKINS

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CONFEDERATE REUNION. THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, GENERAL HARRISON AND STAFF; GENERALS MICKEY AND DINKINS ON EITHER SIDE

CONFEDERATE REUNION. THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, GENERAL HARRISON AND STAF...

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CUBAN WAR MISSION TO THE U.S. LT. COL. VANDER GUTCH; CAPT E.N. TABIO; LT. COMDR. KEAR, U.S.N.; CAPT. HARVEY, U.S.A.; LT. COL. LEZANA OF THE MISSION; GEN. MARTI; ALBERTO CARRICARTE; DeCESPEDES, MINISTER TO U.S.; DR. ALFONSO FORCADE, ATTACHE TO CUBAN LEGATION; LT. COL. WITTERMYER, U.S.A.; J.H. STABLER, CHIEF, LATIN [...]

CUBAN WAR MISSION TO THE U.S. LT. COL. VANDER GUTCH; CAPT E.N. TABIO; ...

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Daughter of late Chief Justice urges isolation of U.S. from foreign conflicts. Washington, D.C., April 21. Mrs. Helen Taft Manning, daughter of the late Chief Justice Taft, today urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to isolate the United States from foreign conflicts. She said she felt that provisions of the present Neutrality Act should be made mandatory, and that Congress should share with the president the responsibility of deciding whether there is or is not a state of war in any part of the world

Daughter of late Chief Justice urges isolation of U.S. from foreign co...

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Augustus Butler Rowland, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate, decorated for heroism by Pres. Coolidge

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President Calvin Coolidge afixing a medal on Augustus Butler Rowland, who holds the hand of a small boy. In album: Calvin Coolidge, Second Administration, v. 3, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 4, ... More

President and Mrs. Hoover lead nation in observing Memorial Day. The National Capital, led by President and Mrs. Hoover, today, Memorial Day, paid tribute to America's dead heroes of 4 wars at Arlington National Cemetary. President Hoover is shown placing a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown Soldier. Following the Chief Executive Mrs.Hoover placed a bunch of white carnations on the tomb

President and Mrs. Hoover lead nation in observing Memorial Day. The N...

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U.S. Capitol paintings. Chief Justice John Marshall by Brooke IV

U.S. Capitol paintings. Chief Justice John Marshall by Brooke IV

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Statues and sculpture. Bust of Charles Evans Hughes, Chief Justice II

Statues and sculpture. Bust of Charles Evans Hughes, Chief Justice II

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Architect of the Capitol. Detail of pedestal for Chief Justice Marshall statue II

Architect of the Capitol. Detail of pedestal for Chief Justice Marshal...

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LOOKING FORWARD. THIS IS THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH MADE OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT BEFORE HE LEFT WASHINGTON ON HIS SEA-CRUISE VACATION. THE CAMERA CAUGHT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE IN A MOOD INDICATIVE OF HIS ATTITUDE AT THE TIME OF HIS LAST RADIO BROADCAST

LOOKING FORWARD. THIS IS THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH MADE OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVE...

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Bessie Donaldson, Deputy and Asst. Postmaster, William E. Slattery, Comp. of Post Off. Dept., A.H. Gilbert, Chief Asst. of Post Off., John E. Lammel, Director of [...] Post Office, [...] Postmaster James Farley, William W. Hoover, [...] Postmaster, [...]

Bessie Donaldson, Deputy and Asst. Postmaster, William E. Slattery, Co...

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Electrician and Irrigator, Washington, D.C., September 11. Senor Don Enrique Gongors, Chief of the Research of Irrigation of Lima, Peru, speaks to Morris L. Cooke, Chief of the World Power Conference Banquet held at Union Station

Electrician and Irrigator, Washington, D.C., September 11. Senor Don E...

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Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to cooperate, Washington, D.C. Aug.12. Republican Mayor S. Davis Wilson, of Philadelphia, talking to newspapermen at the White House today following a conference with President Roosevelt. At the same time he told President Roosevelt of his desire to cooperate with the administration, Mayor Wilson laid before the Chief Executive a request that Navy construction awards for a battleship, two submarines and destroyer be placed with the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He also asked for a 30 million PWA loan

Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to coope...

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANSWERS RED CROSS ROLL CALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ANSWERED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS 1937 ROLL CALL TODAY AND WAS ENROLLED BY MISS HEBE REYNOLDS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RED CROSS CHAPTER, AT THE WHITE HOUSE. MISS REYNOLDS IS THE DAUGHTER OF MAJ. GEN. CHARLES R. REYNOLDS, SURGEON GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY. ON THE LEFT IS ADMIRAL CARY T. GRAYSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANSWERS RED CROSS ROLL CALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER ...

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Cabinet member brave rain to greet chief. Washington, D.C., May 14. A heavy downpour didn't prevent members of the cabinet from greeting President Roosevelt on his return to the capital today. Here we see Secretary of State Cordell Hull (left) and Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace as they arrived at Union Station to greet the Chief, 5/14/1937

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Baby Senator quizzes labor leader. Washington, D.C., June 7. Senator Rush D. Holt, West Virginia, frequently interrupted the testimony of John L. Lewis today to ask questions of the C.I.O Chief as he appeared before the Senate and House labor Committees. Lewis gave his flat endorsement of the Black-Connery bill which is aimed to curtail sweatshop conditions and setting of a wage and hour law for American industry, 6/7/37

Baby Senator quizzes labor leader. Washington, D.C., June 7. Senator R...

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Chief Executive receives international rotary chief. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Maurice Duperrey of Paris (left) President of Rotary International leaving the White House today after a call on President Roosevelt. Jules Henry, (center) Counselor and Charge D'Affaires of the French Embassy, and George W. Harris, past President of the Washington Rotary Club, accompanied the Rotary Chief. 10/20/37

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Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, left: made one of his few public appearances last night when he attended the Alumni dinner of Brown Universtiy at the Mayflower Hotel here, he introduced Henry M. Wriston, the newly inaugrated President of Brown University, right; Mr. Hughes graduated Brown in 1881

Chief Justice makes public appearance. Washington, D.C., March 15. Chi...

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White House reception for Judiciary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes and Mrs. Hughes are shown as they left their residence for the White House reception for the Supreme Court and the Judiciary, 1/11/38

White House reception for Judiciary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Ch...

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Public Roads Chief gropes for answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 24. Thomas H. McDonald, Chief of the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture, seemed to grope for the answers to questions asked him today by the Senate Banking and Currency Subcommittee. First witness before the committee bearing on the Bulkley Bill providing for $6,000,000,000 system of superhighways in the U.S., financed by tolls, McDonald declared that toll systems had proved unsuccessful as a means of financing European superhighways. At the same time, he said: "Because of different conditions there is nothing to indicate that a toll system would not be successful here," 2/24/38

Public Roads Chief gropes for answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 24. Thom...

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New Chief Usher named for White House Washington, D.C., April 4. For the second time in more than 30 years a new chief usher for the White House was appointed by President Roosevelt today. He is Howell G. Crim, who succeeds Raymond Muir just named Assistant to the Chief of the International Conference Division. Muir was named to the chief usher's post a few years ago upon the death of Irwin "Ike" Hoover, a White House employee for over 40 years. Charles Cluanch, (standing) a sailor of 20 years standing has been named to the ushers staff in the change, 4/4/38.

New Chief Usher named for White House Washington, D.C., April 4. For t...

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John D. Biggers, Chief of the unemployment census, shown leaving the White House after one of his conferences with the president, 2/25/38

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Supreme Court Justices' wives attend breakfast in honor of First Lady. Washington, D.C., April 25. Wives of the Chief Justices and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court turned out on force today to attend the breakfast tendered in honor of Mrs. Roosevelt by the Congessional Club at the Mayflower Hotel. In the photograph, left to right: Mrs. Stanley F. Reed, Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, and Mrs. Owen J, Roberts, 4/25/38

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W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., May 17. Harry Hopkins, Chief of W.P.A. testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee today that approximately 2,800,000 persons are on relief. Shown with members of the committee, hopkins, left; seated Sen. Carl Hayden, D. of Ariz. right; seated, and in the rear; Aubrey Williams, Asst. W.P.A. Administrator, and Sen. Alva Adams, D. of Colo. Chairman of the committee, 5/17/38

W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. W...

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Chief of Army Air Corps congratulates Howard Hughes. Washington, D.C., July 21. General Oscar Westover, Chief of the Army Air Corps, right; Congratulates Howard on his round the world flight, Hughes was a visitor in Washington today, and the chief of the Air Corps was one of the first to congratulate him, 7/21/38

Chief of Army Air Corps congratulates Howard Hughes. Washington, D.C.,...

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Chief Justice Hughes celebrates his 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., April 11. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes, was 76 years old today, he is shown leaving his residence to go to the Supreme Court, The Chief Justice is telling photogs not to come in for a close-up. April 11, 1938

Chief Justice Hughes celebrates his 76th birthday. Washington, D.C., A...

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Elmer L. Irey, Chief, Intellegence Unit, Bur. of Internal Revenue, 9/15/39

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U.S. Air Corps Commander asks Congress for new air bases, men and money. Washington, D.C., Maj. General H.H. Arnold, Chief of the Army Air Corps, appearing before the House Military Affairs Committee today told members that national defense requires new air bases in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska and two in continental U.S. He said that new laws are needed to allow American aircraft industries to produce at full capacity, 1/18/39

U.S. Air Corps Commander asks Congress for new air bases, men and mone...

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Navy gets original commission of John Paul Jones. Washington, D.C., March 12. The orginal commission of John Paul Jones, as captian in the United States Navy, dated October 10, 1776, and issued under authority of the Continental Congress with signature of John Hancock as its president was presented to the Secretary of Navy Charles Edison today. Capt. H.A. Baldridge, U.S.N. retired, curator of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, presented the valuable document to the secretary on behalf of the owner, John L. Senior of Glen Acres, Roxbury, Conn. who was not able to be present. The commission will be placed in the crypt of the Revolutionary War hero at the Naval Academy. Left to right: Admiral H.R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations; Capt. H.A. Baldridge; Capt. Dudley Knox, Chief of Naval Records and Library; and Secretary Edison, 3-12-40

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Washington, D.C. Willard F. Kelly, Chief Supervisor of the Board of Parole, United States Department of Justice, who is now (1944) Assistant Commissioner for Alien Control

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Air Safety Conference. Washington, D.C. More than 200 representatives of the nation's airlines and technical experts from the U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce met at conference today to study recent air crashes with a view to preventing such accidents in the future. Gene Vidal, Director of the Bureau of Air, presided at the meeting which was held at the Department of Commerce. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) O.A. Patterson, President of United Airlines; E.E. Jett, Chief Engineer of Federal Communications; Sidney Shannon, Operations Manager Eastern Airlines; Eugene Vidal, Director of Bureau of Air Commerce; and Harland Hull, Chief Pilot of TWA

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Members of Supreme Court attend service for late Justice Butler. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Members of the United States Supreme Court, who acted as honorary pall bearers for the late Justice Pierce Butler, are shown leaving St. Matthews Cathedral today where a high requiem mass was sung as a final tribute. Reading in pairs from left to right: Associate Justice James Clark McReynolds, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, Associate Justices Owen J. Roberts, and Harlan Fiske Stone, Associate Justice Stanley F. Reed and Hugo L. Black, retired Justice George Sutherland and Justice Felix Frankfurter, retired Justice Willis Van Devanter and Justice William O. Douglas

Members of Supreme Court attend service for late Justice Butler. Washi...

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Uncle Sam test brass alloys. Washington D.C. To determine the correct amount of alloys necessary for desired results in the making of castings and other uses, the U.S. Bureau of Standards is conducting daily tests. 600 different portions of the alloy are used at the present time. The tests are made with brass bars which are melted in a high frequency induction furnace and the temperatures are recorded before and during the pouring into the molds. In the photograph, left to right: H.V. Gardner, Lemuel D. Jones, and C.N. Saeger, Chief of the Experimental Foundry at the Bureau

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Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath of office to President Roosevelt

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FULLER, MELVILLE W. CHIEF JUSTICE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

FULLER, MELVILLE W. CHIEF JUSTICE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

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FULLER, MELVILLE W. CHIEF JUSTICE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

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HISCOCK, F., CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

HISCOCK, F., CHIEF JUSTICE - Public domain portrait photograph

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[Chief Justice Fuller's library, Washington, D.C.]

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ROSE, HENRY M. CHIEF CLERK OF SENATE

ROSE, HENRY M. CHIEF CLERK OF SENATE

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RUSSIAN MISSION TO U.S. ORONOVSKY, COL., RUSSIAN ARMY; BORODINE, PROF., MEMBER OF AGRICULTURE; BACHMETEFF, BORIS, SPECIAL AMBASSADOR TO U.S. AND HEAD OF RUSSIAN WAR MISSION; CHUTT, CAPT., RUSSIAN ARMY; GUNSBURG, BARON, SPECIAL ATTACHE; LOMONOSOFF, PROF.; ROOP, LT. GENERAL, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF, RUSSIAN ARMY; SAK, ENGINEER ATTACHE; SERGIEVSKY; KARPOVITCH, MILITARY ATTACHE; SERGIEVSKY; PERTZOFF, D.P.

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DRAKE, CHARLES B. BRIGADIER GENERAL U.S.A. CHIEF, MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS, WAR DEPT.

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Scene of second Roosevelt oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Inaugural stand at the Capitol looking toward the Supreme Court, where President Roosevelt, on January 20 will take his second oath as Chief Executive of the United States

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F.M. Gunther, Chief of Dept. of Mexican affs. State Dept., 9/29/24

F.M. Gunther, Chief of Dept. of Mexican affs. State Dept., 9/29/24

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Pres. and Mrs. Coolidge with the military and Naval White House aides of the New Year's Reception. Right back of Pres. is Col. Sherwood Cheney, Chief Military Aide; Commander Wilson Brown, Chief Naval Aide is behind Mrs. Coolidge

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[...] (s) Chief Executive absent for Thanksgiving day. President and Mrs. Coolidge were absent from the White House for this year's observence of Thanksgiving. They journeyed to the Swannaoa Club, near Charlottesville, Virginia This picture was made on the steps of the country club. On the left of the President is E.M. Crutchfield, President of the club

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Assistant Secretary of War completes final plans with pilots for long air trip to Panama. Final plans were completed at Bolling Field, Washington, today for Assistant Secretary of War F. Trubee Davison, who will start on his long flight to Panama at daylight Sunday, March 11th. In the photograph, to right: Secretary Davison; Maj. General James E. [...]et, Chief of Army Air Corps, who will accompany him; [...]ain Ira C. Eaker and Lieut. Muir S. Fairchild, who [...] pilot the planes

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Chief Red Tomahawk all smiles after meeting President Hoover. Chief Red Tomahawk, leader of the Sioux Nation and credited with having killed Sitting Bull, was all smiles today as he left the White House where he was greeted by President Hoover. The Chief is 80 years old

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New Chief of U.S. Secret Service. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Frank L. Wilson was named Chief of the United States Secret Service today by Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau. He succeeds William H. Moran, who retires after 54 years in the service, the last 19 as Chief. Wilson was "Ace" of the Intelligence Unit of the Bureau of Internal Revenue until his appointment as Acting Assistant Chief of the Secrect Service last Sept. 8. Wilson was born in Buffalo, N.Y. May 19, 1886, and received his education in that city

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New Chief of Naval Operations assumes post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Secretary of Navy Claud A. Swanson congratulates Admiral William D. Leahy, [New?] Chief of Naval Operations, after he received his commission today. On the left is Admiral William H. Standley, who retired as Naval Operations Chief today after 45 years of active service in the Navy

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A black and white photo of a man in a suit writing, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

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Chief Executive meets with administration experts on flood control projects, Washington, D.C., August 10. Seeking a decision as to what flood control projects will be started as soon as Congress makes available $330,000,000 authorized in the omnibus flood control ? as well as projects that can be begun with funds now on hand, President Roosevelt called in those administration experts today. Left to right: Frederick A. Doland and Abel Wolman, of National Resources Board; H.H. Bennett, Director of Soil Conservation, Dept. of Agriculture; General Edward M. Markham, Chief of U.S. Army Engineers; and Aubrey Williams, Assistant Administrator of WPA

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Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Salmon, Chief of the Division of Communications and Records at the State Department is kept very busy decoding all the messages for the president that are coming thru the State Dept. from the China Japan hostilities. The messages are coming thru a battery of telegraphed teletype machines in State Dept., which are on twenty-four hour shift, 7/31/37

Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Sal...

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Chief Justice Hughes. Washington, D.C., March 15th. A new informal photograph of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes, snapped while attending the Alumni dinner of Brown Univ. Hughes graduated from Brown in 1881

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First Capitol telephone operator still on job. Washington, D.C., July 30. When Miss Harriot Daley was appointed telephone operator at the United States Capitol in 1898 there were only 51 stations on the switchboard. Today Miss Daley is Chief Operator and supervises a staff of 37 operators as they answer calls from 1200 extensions. The picture above shows the present switchboard with Miss Daley still on the job, 7/30/37

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