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Conduct FCC hearings into alleged radio monopolies. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. These three members are conducting the Federal Communications Commission investigation into the alleged monopolies in the radio industry. Left to right. Chairman Frank McNinch, Thad Brown, and Judge Eugene O. Sykes. The last two are also members of the commission

Conduct FCC hearings into alleged radio monopolies. Washington, D.C., ...

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FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. RESIDENCE OF HENRY WHITE, LOANED TO COMMISSION

FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. RESIDENCE OF HENRY WHITE, LOANED TO COMMISSI...

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ITALIAN COMMISSION TO U.S. SCENES ON ARRIVAL, MAY 23, 1917

ITALIAN COMMISSION TO U.S. SCENES ON ARRIVAL, MAY 23, 1917

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BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT UNION STATION; GENERAL VIEWS

BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT UNION STATION; GENERAL VIEWS

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building from corner of 12th and Constitution Ave.

U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Comm...

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T.A.M. Craven of the Federal Comm. Comm. looking over his new commission with Thomas J. Slowie, Sec. of the commission, right

T.A.M. Craven of the Federal Comm. Comm. looking over his new commissi...

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T.A.M. Craven, Chairman of the Federal Communications, looking over his new commission

T.A.M. Craven, Chairman of the Federal Communications, looking over hi...

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S.E.C. Commissioner. Washington, D.C., April 13. J.D. Ross, member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, from a new informal snapshot, 4/13/1937

S.E.C. Commissioner. Washington, D.C., April 13. J.D. Ross, member of ...

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Federal Trade Commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. The first picture of the Federal Trade Commission with the newly elected Chairman Garland S. Ferguson, presiding. Left to right: Charles H. March, Robert E. Freer, Chairman Garland S. Ferguson, Ewin L. Davis, and William A. Ayres, 1/3/38

Federal Trade Commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. The first picture ...

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Retiring and probable new head of Maritime Commission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Joseph P. Kennedy, (right) who is resigning as Head of the U.S. Maritime Commission to accept the post of U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, is shown with his probable successor Rear Admiral Emory S. Land. They were snapped at the Capitol today where Kennedy urged a Senate Committee to approve his proposal for government mediation of Maritime labor disputes, 2/16/38

Retiring and probable new head of Maritime Commission. Washington, D.C...

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TAKES OATH AS U.S. ENVOY TO GREAT BRITAIN, WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 18. WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AS AN INTERESTED WITNESS, JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, FORMER U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, TODAY WAS SWORN IN AS U.S. ENVOY TO GREAT BRITAIN BY ASSOCIATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE STANLEY F. REED. KENNEDY TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION AS MARITIME CHAIRMAN TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT JUST BEFORE HE TOOK THE OATH AS ENVOY

TAKES OATH AS U.S. ENVOY TO GREAT BRITAIN, WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY ...

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Named director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. The Railroad Retirement Board today announced the appointment of James Gordon Robinson as director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. He was chosen for the post from the open competitive examination conducted by the United States Civil Service Commission, the first ever held for a ten thousand-dollar-a-year administrative position. Mr. Robinson was born in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1895 and has studied in the United States and abroad, including a period as King's Scholar, Skerry's College, Belfast, Ireland, 10/3/38

Named director of Railroad Unemployment Insurance. Washington, D.C., O...

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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

Navy gets original commission of John Paul Jones. Washington, D.C., Ma...

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Washington, D.C. Dr. John Lund (Norwegian), senior specialist in the education of school administrators, U.S. Office of Education, and acting executive director, Wartime Commission, U.S. Office of Education

Washington, D.C. Dr. John Lund (Norwegian), senior specialist in the e...

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The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Commission (WMC) on Oct. 1, 1942. Thre members get acquainted. Left to right: Maudell Bousfield, Margaret A. Hickey, chairman, and Sue Southall. The committee was formed to aid in mobilizing women war workers for the war effort

The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Comm...

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Washington, D.C. A statue in front of the Federal Trade Commission building

Washington, D.C. A statue in front of the Federal Trade Commission bui...

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Washington, D.C. Soldiers looking at the statue in front of the Federal Trade Commission building

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Office cubicles at the headquarters building of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, or WSSC, the water and sewerage utility for the immediate suburban counties around Washington, D.C.

Office cubicles at the headquarters building of the Washington Suburba...

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Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

No. 4151. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. II, pl. 53. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VII, p. 337". Gift; Co... More

Interstate Commerce Commission, Constitution Avenue between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Interstate Commerce Commission, Constitution Avenue between Twelfth an...

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Leon Henderson shortly after being sworn in as member of Securities & Exchange Commission. Being congratulated by Harry Hopkins, Secy. of Commerce

Leon Henderson shortly after being sworn in as member of Securities & ...

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Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. David Milton, John D. Rockefeller's son-in-law, appeared before the Securities and Exchange Commission Investment Trust Inquiry. By putting up $13,000 in cash and 6500 shares of inactive insurance, Milton told the Sec. he eventually won control of $218,000,000 investment concern. Milton is President of the Equity Corporation

Rockefeller's son-in-law before Sec. Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1...

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FCC Commissioners inspect latest in television. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. The first public demonstration of the new lightweight television equipment was given today before members of the Federal Communications Commission. The new equipment is portable and can be carried in a taxicab as compared to the huge cumbersome truck which has been used until now. The FCC is now considering new renovations for commerical television. Left to right: Commissioners Frederick I. Thompson, T.A.M. Craven, Chairman James L. Fly, Commissioners Thad H. Brown, and Norman S. Case

FCC Commissioners inspect latest in television. Washington, D.C., Dec....

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National Parole Conference brings law and penal experts to Capital. Washington, D.C., April 17. The first general session of the National Parole Conference, called by the President for the purpose of trying to coordinate federal, state, and local agencies with all phases of law enforcement. Left to right. Sam Lewisohn, member of the N.Y. State Commission of Correction and temporary chairman of the conference, Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York, Attorney General Frank Murphy, and James B. Bennet, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons

National Parole Conference brings law and penal experts to Capital. Wa...

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BAIN, DR. C.W. OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOUTHERN RACE QUESTION COMMISSION

BAIN, DR. C.W. OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOUTHERN RACE QUESTION...

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BAIN, DR. C.W. OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOUTHERN RACE QUESTION COMMISSION

BAIN, DR. C.W. OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. SOUTHERN RACE QUESTION...

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FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. NAVAL OFFICERS AT STATE DEPT.; LT. SIMON; PAYMASTER LINDEBOOM; VICE-ADMIRAL CHOCHEFRAT; COMDR. BOMPREZ; LT. COMDR. ALLEN BUCHANAN, U.S.N.

FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. NAVAL OFFICERS AT STATE DEPT.; LT. SIMON; PA...

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FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. NAVAL OFFICERS AT STATE DEPT.; LT. SIMON; PAYMASTER LINDEBOOM; VICE-ADMIRAL CHOCHEFRAT; COMDR. BOMPREZ; LT. COMDR. ALLEN BUCHANAN, U.S.N.

FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. NAVAL OFFICERS AT STATE DEPT.; LT. SIMON; PA...

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FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. PROCESSION DOWN 16TH STREET

FRENCH COMMISSION TO U.S. PROCESSION DOWN 16TH STREET

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BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. EN ROUTE TO RESIDENCE OF BRECKINRIDGE LONG

BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. EN ROUTE TO RESIDENCE OF BRECKINRIDGE LONG

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The first meeting of the commission to arrange for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington to be held in 1932, took place today, Feb. 16th at the White House with President Coolidge as chairman. The committee includes four members appointed by the Senate, four from the House and four appointed by the President. Left to right, front row: Senator Selden P. Spencer, Missouri; Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, President General, D.A.R.; President Coolidge; Mrs. John D. Sherman, Federation of Women's Clubs and Senator Simeon Fess, Ohio. Second row: Frederick H. Gillett, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Representative John Q. Tilson, Connecticut; Representative Willis C. Hawley, Oregon. Top row: Frank Munsey, publisher; Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Tennessee; Senator Thomas F. Bayard, Delaware; Senator Carter Class, Virginia, and Hanford Monider, former Commander of the American Legion

The first meeting of the commission to arrange for the celebration of ...

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Federal Trade Commission. Pediments over door (two riveters) of Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission. Pediments over door (two riveters) of Federa...

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The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congressional race was settled today when the State Ballot Olaw Commission ruled that Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, was the winner over Alphonse Roy, Democrat, from the first district of New Hampshire. After an 11-hour session the commission gave the decision to Jenks by a margin of 10 votes. Rep. Jenks still has his fingers crossed, however, as the House will have the final say as to whether he will be seated or not

The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congre...

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[Entrance, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D.C.]

[Entrance, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D.C.]

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Maritime head urges stabilization of employer-employee relationship . Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the Senate Education- Labor and Commerce Committees today, Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy of the U.S. Maritime Commission, urged stabilization of employer-employee relationship in the Merchant Marine through application of principles of the Railway Labor Act. Left to right: Senator Joseph F. Guffy of Pennsylvania; Joseph P. Kennedy; and Admiral Emory S. Land, also a member of the Maritime Commission. 12/8/37

Maritime head urges stabilization of employer-employee relationship . ...

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President forbids transport of arms by government vessels to warring countries. Washington, D.C., Sept .14. Following a conference at the White House today between President Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy, Chairman of the Maritime Commission, the Chief Executive issued an order forbidding Government-owned merchant vessels to transport arms or ammunition to Japan or China. Kennedy is shown leaving the conference. 9/14/37

President forbids transport of arms by government vessels to warring c...

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Acting maritime head busy official. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. So busy these days is Admiral Emory S. Land, acting Head of the U.S. Maritime Commission, that he generally has lunch served at his desk every day. Land is pinch-hitting for Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy who vacationing in Florida. Reports say that Land will succeed to the Chairmanship in the event Kennedy is nominated as Ambassador to Great Britain, 12/20/37

Acting maritime head busy official. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. So busy...

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Maritime Commission chairman. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Joseph P. Kennedy, Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission, as he recently appeared before a Congressional committee. 12/3/37

Maritime Commission chairman. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Joseph P. Kenn...

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President favors replacing of gatehouses at White House. Washington, D.C., March 25. Designed by Charles Bullfinch and placed on the U.S. Capitol grounds in 1827, this gatehouse was removed in 1872 to its present site on Constitution Ave. President Roosevelt has indicated to the Fine Arts Commission that favors preservation of the gatehouses, of which there are two, and that they should be replaced at their original location in the Capitol grounds, 3/25/38

President favors replacing of gatehouses at White House. Washington, D...

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Washington, D.C. Doctor Robert C. Weaver, Chief of the Minority Groups, Bureau of Placement, War Manpower Commission, until February 1944, when he went to Chicago to become codirector of the mayor's interracial committee, set up on racial relations following the Detroit riots. Shown with a secretary, Miss Mary Pipes, of the War Manpower Commission, Bureau of Placement

Washington, D.C. Doctor Robert C. Weaver, Chief of the Minority Groups...

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Washington, D.C. Doctor Robert C. Weaver, Chief of the Minority Groups, Bureau of Placement, War Manpower Commission until February 1944, when he went to Chicago to become codirector of the mayor's interracial committee, set up on racial relations following the Detroit riots. Shown with a secretary, Miss Mary Pipes of the War Manpower Commission, Bureau of Placement

Washington, D.C. Doctor Robert C. Weaver, Chief of the Minority Groups...

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Washington, D.C. International student assembly. International students eating in the Interstate Commerce Commission cafeteria

Washington, D.C. International student assembly. International student...

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Washington, District of Columbia. Home of the Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Home of the Sanitary Commission

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[Washington, D.C. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses at 15th and F Sts., NW]

[Washington, D.C. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions.

[Washington, D.C. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses at 15th and F Sts., NW]

[Washington, D.C. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions.

[Washington, D.C. Convalescent soldiers and others outside quarters of the Sanitary Commission Home Lodge]

[Washington, D.C. Convalescent soldiers and others outside quarters of...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions.

Federal Trade Commission Building, Bounded by Sixth and Seventh streets, Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Federal Trade Commission Building, Bounded by Sixth and Seventh street...

Survey number: HABS DC-867 Building/structure dates: 1938 Initial Construction

Washington, District of Columbia. Home of Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Home of Sanitary Commission

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Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. The home of the Sanitary Commission

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U.S. Civil Service Commission now complete. Washington, D.C., July 8. With the swearing in today of Arthur S. Flemming to succeed Samuel H. Ordway Jr., resigned, as a member of the U.S. Civil Service Commission, the commission is complete. Members of the commission are, left to right: Arthur S. Flemming, Mrs. Lucille McMillan, and Harry B. Mitchell

U.S. Civil Service Commission now complete. Washington, D.C., July 8. ...

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FLAGS. AMERICAN, BRITISH, AND FRENCH FLAGS IN FRONT OF UNION STATION, AWAITING ARRIVAL OF BALFOUR AND ALLIED COMMISSION

FLAGS. AMERICAN, BRITISH, AND FRENCH FLAGS IN FRONT OF UNION STATION, ...

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[Coal commission to settle coal strike], 12/29/19

[Coal commission to settle coal strike], 12/29/19

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Lincoln Memorial Commission - Public domain portrait photograph

Lincoln Memorial Commission - Public domain portrait photograph

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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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In spotlight at show hearing before tariff commission. Washington, D.C., Oct. 26. Charles F. Johnson, (right) first President of the Endicott- Johnson Corp., today told the Reciprocity Committee at the Tariff Commission that the Roosevelt Administration was being inconsistent in urging higher wages and shorter hours and at the same time encouraging influx of competitive products manufactured under sub-standard labor conditions. Also in picture are Rep. Bert Lord, of New York (left) and B.H. Crompton, of the H.C. Godman Company. (center)

In spotlight at show hearing before tariff commission. Washington, D.C...

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Defends use of high-powered radio stations, Washington, D.C. Oct, 7. Appearing before the Federal Communications Commission today, Powell Crosley, Jr., of the Crosley Radio Corp., defended the use of high-powered broadcasting stations. The Crosley Corporation operates station WLW at Cincinnati, Ohio, which is operated on 500 kilowatts, the highest in the country. High-powered station cause no serious or damaging interference to the reception of other stations, Crosley added. He is shown in this photograph with Anning S. Prall (right) chairman of the FCC

Defends use of high-powered radio stations, Washington, D.C. Oct, 7. A...

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The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congressional race was settled today when the State Ballot Olaw Commission ruled that Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, was the winner over Alphonse Roy, Democrat, from the first district of New Hampshire. After an 11-hour session the commission gave the decision to Jenks by a margin of 10 votes. Rep. Jenks still has his fingers crossed, however, as the House will have the final say as to whether he will be seated or not

The Winnah. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. The first dead heat in a Congre...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General infor... More

S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C. April 13. A new and informal picture of James M. Landis, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C. April 13. A new and informal picture...

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Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. The downpour of rain during the last inaugural ceremonies has resulted in congressional action creating the Capitol Auditorium Commission in efforts to have constructed an auditorium in which to hold indoor inaugurations or great national conventions. Secretary of National Capitol Parks, Secretary. The Commission was formed today at a meeting in the Office of Chairman Tom Connally, of the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Tom Connally, of Texas; Senator Warren R. Austin, of Vermont; Rep. Fritz G. Lanham, of Texas; and Secretary Ickes, 4/30/37

Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. Th...

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New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. McNinch, New Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, has become a rabid radio listener since his appointment to the post by President Roosevelt. He is show dialing in one of his favorite programs on his office set, 8/27/37

New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. ...

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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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Galento puts up 10-grand note as challenge to Joe Louis. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Roly Poly Tony Galenton today deposited with the D.C. Boxing Commission ten thousand dollars as a challenge to Joe Louis for a championship bout. Tony claims Joe Louis ran out on him when he accepted a bout with John Henry Lewis instead. Left to right - sitting- Secretary Harvey L. Miller of the D.C., Boxing Commission - Tony Galento, Joe Jacobs, his manager. Standing is Herman Taylor, Philadelphia promoter whose schedules bout between Galento and Louis was postponed because of Tony's illness, 11/9/38

Galento puts up 10-grand note as challenge to Joe Louis. Washington, D...

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Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of former Rep. [Thomas] R. Amlie certainly does not indicate he is [confident] that the Senate will confirm his nomination as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to which post he was appointed by President Roosevelt. This picture was made as Amlie concluded his testimony before a Senate Committee last week

Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of for...

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Mr. Chester C. Davis, formerly commissioner in charge of the Agricultural Division of the National Defense Advisory Commission. Mr. Davis is also a governor of the Federal Reserve Board

Mr. Chester C. Davis, formerly commissioner in charge of the Agricultu...

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Sanitary Commission, Wash., D.C., 1865 during American Civil War

Sanitary Commission, Wash., D.C., 1865 during American Civil War

Photograph showing soldiers and other men standing in front of a group of buildings. No. 7005. Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

[Washington, D.C. Maimed soldiers and others before office of U.S. Christian Commission]

[Washington, D.C. Maimed soldiers and others before office of U.S. Chr...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions.

[White House Landing, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Commission]

[White House Landing, Virginia Headquarters of the U.S. Christian Comm...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grant's Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864.

High finances. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. Louis H. Seagrave, (right) former head of the United founders Corp., testifying at the Sec. Investment Trust Inquiry today told how he expanded a $3,182 investment to a heavy interest in companies with assets of more than $1,000,000,000. The Sec. is studying the Equity Corporation Group, which took over the United founders Corp. Seagraves is shown with David Schenker, Cousel for the Security and Exchange Commission

High finances. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. Louis H. Seagrave, (right) f...

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S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. A new snap of William O. Douglas, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. A new snap of William O. D...

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DAVIS, HENRY GASSAWAY. SENATOR FORM WEST VIRGINIA, 1871-1883; CHAIRMAN, PAN AMERICAN RAILWAY COMMISSION, 1901-1916

DAVIS, HENRY GASSAWAY. SENATOR FORM WEST VIRGINIA, 1871-1883; CHAIRMAN...

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[President Coolidge walking with members of the Fine Arts Commission]

[President Coolidge walking with members of the Fine Arts Commission]

National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 1, p. 25, no. 28077.

Delegates from Peru and Chile to Tacna-Arica Plebyscite Commission call on President Coolidge. J. Morrow, center, Chairman of the Tacra- Arica Plebiscite on, presented the delegates from Chile and Peru to President Coolidge at the White House today. Louis Resopatron [...] is the left and Col. O.H. Cidonez on the right

Delegates from Peru and Chile to Tacna-Arica Plebyscite Commission cal...

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Statue to great commoner unveiled at Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 27. A statue of William Jennings Bryan was unveiled in Statuary Hall at the Capitol today by the Nebraska Memorial Commission. In the photograph, left to right: Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, Katherine Lehman and Helen Lehman, granddaughters of Bryan who unveiled the statue, Governor Roy L. Cochran of Nebraska, and Carl Morton

Statue to great commoner unveiled at Capitol. Washington, D.C., April ...

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. Portico and entrance of U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building on Constitution Ave. II

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Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist jobless. The problem of unemployment is not only economic, but ethical and moral as well, and responsibility for its solution rests upon the whole American people. President Hoover was advised today by a delegation representing three national church groups sponsoring the National Conference on Permanent Preventives of Unemployment, meeting in Washington this week. Heading the delegation to the White House were, left to right: Rabbi Edward L. Israel, chairman of the Social Justice Commission, Central Conference of American Rabbis; Reverend R.A. McGowan, of the social action department, National Catholic Welfare Conference; and James Myers, Industrial Secretary, Social Service Commission, Federal Council of Churches, 1/27/31

Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist ...

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S.E.C. Commisioner Washington, D.C. June 9. William O. Douglas, member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as he appeared before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee, 6/9/37

S.E.C. Commisioner Washington, D.C. June 9. William O. Douglas, member...

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President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. July 12. President Roosevelt today laid the cornerstone to the Apex Building to complete the government buildings on the Mall, the building will house the Federal Trades Commission, the President is shown with the Honorable W.A. Ayres, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, left; as he used the trowel used by George Washington in laying the cornerstone of the Capitol

President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. Jul...

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Hanes gets commission as Undersecretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Secretary of Treasury, Henry Morgenthau congratulates John W. Hanes after presenting him the commission as Undersecretary of Treasury. A former member of the S.E.C., Hanes succeeds Roswell Mgill in the Undersecretarial Post, 10/31/38

Hanes gets commission as Undersecretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C.,...

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Interior of Coal Commission hearing room

Interior of Coal Commission hearing room

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Securities and Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., March 31. The first picture to be made of the Securities and Exchange Commission since the appointment of its newest members, Jerome Frank and John W. Hanes. In the photograph, left to right: Jerome Frank, Robert E. Healy, William O. Douglas, Chairman; George C. Mathews, and John W. Hanes, 3/31/38

Securities and Exchange Commission. Washington, D.C., March 31. The fi...

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Hull and Roosevelt discuss neutrality policy. Washington, D.C., May 9. William H. Malone, former Chairman of the Illinois Tax Commission who has been sentences to two years in preison for Income Tax fraud, flew to Washington today to appeal personally to President Roosevelt for a pardon. Upon arrival at the airport, Malone stated that he felt confident that when President Roosevelt knew all of the facts in the case he would not tolerate what they are planning to do with me," 5/9/38

Hull and Roosevelt discuss neutrality policy. Washington, D.C., May 9....

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Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast monopoly. Washington, D.C., June 6. The F.C.C. today appointed William J. Dempsey, now special counsel for the commission and formerly with the Federal Power Commission as Special Counsel for the FCC Investigation into the Broadcast Monopoly. Chairman McNinch, in a statment announcing the appointment, said the FCC will complete the inquiry in time to submit its recomendation to the next session of Congress, 7/6/38

Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast m...

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War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war plants, labor organizations, churches, libraries, high schools and colleges. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, white and blue, on black and white. It was designed from a photograph by Howard Liberman, staff photographer, Office of War Information. Copies may be obtained from the Office of War Information (OWI), Bureau of Public Inquiries, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

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Scene at the first broadcast announcing the formation of high school Victory Corps throughout the U.S. Broadcast was made over station WMAL, Washington, D.C. on September 25, 1942 from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. EWT. John W. Studebaker, U.S. Commissioner of Education, places emblem on Paul V. McNutt, Chairman of the War Manpower Commission (WMC)

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Who killed JFK? [Washington, D. C., Citizens Commission of Inquiry, 1973].

Who killed JFK? [Washington, D. C., Citizens Commission of Inquiry, 19...

District of Columbia 1973.; 1. Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Pres. U. S., 1917-1963--Assassination.; I. Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as f... More

Interstate Commerce Commission, Constitution Avenue between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Interstate Commerce Commission, Constitution Avenue between Twelfth an...

Significance: The Interstate Commerce Commission building was designed by Arthur Brown as part of his architectural ensemble facing Constitution Avenue that also included the Departmental Auditorium and the for... More

American war memorials, 1917-1918 / Folder prepared by The American Battle Monuments Commission, Washington, D.C.

American war memorials, 1917-1918 / Folder prepared by The American Ba...

Brochure includes photographs of Meuse-Argonne Memorial, St. Mihiel Memorial, Aisne-Marne Memorial; Aisne-Marne Cemetery, Suresnes Cemetery, Naval Memorial at Brest, Meuse-Argonne Cemetery, St. Mihiel Cemetery,... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission rest house

Washington, District of Columbia. Sanitary Commission rest house

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Washington, D. C. Washington Navy Yard. First Japanese treaty commission to the U. S., 1860

Washington, D. C. Washington Navy Yard. First Japanese treaty commissi...

Photograph shows Japanese samurai warriors posed with Navy and American representatives. No. 83705. Photo identified in Frank Leslie's vol. 10, June 9, 1860; photo identified in 77 Samurai by Lewis W. Bush, pp. 104-105.

Washington, District of Columbia. Buildings of the Sanitary Commission Home Lodge for Invalid Soldiers, North Capitol near C. Street

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Central Office of Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C.

Central Office of Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C.

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Washington, District of Columbia. Maimed soldiers and others before office of U.S. Christian Commission

Washington, District of Columbia. Maimed soldiers and others before of...

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A new Civil Service Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., July 8. Arthur S. Flemming, republican, recently named a member of the United States Civil Service Commission to succeed Samuel H. Ordway Jr., resigned, today was administered the oath of office. Left to right: Mrs. Marjorie D. Hansen, Division of Personnel, administering the oath; Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillan; Harry B. Mitchell, President, and Arthur S. Flemming

A new Civil Service Commissioner takes oath. Washington, D.C., July 8....

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[Interstate Commerce Commission building]

[Interstate Commerce Commission building]

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[Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commission, 1919-1925]

[Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commiss...

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BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT LONG RESIDENCE

BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT LONG RESIDENCE

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BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT LONG RESIDENCE

BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT LONG RESIDENCE

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BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT UNION STATION; GENERAL VIEWS

BRITISH COMMISSION TO U.S. ARRIVAL AT UNION STATION; GENERAL VIEWS

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Engineer Hoover inspects bridge. Casting aside the role of president for a short time, Herbert Hoover was again an engineer when he inspected, as chairman of the Arlington Memorial Bridge Commission, the new structure being built

Engineer Hoover inspects bridge. Casting aside the role of president f...

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New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29. The newly created Maritime Commission meeting for the first time today sent telegrams to West Coast shippers and union officials asking that working contract, which expire today, be extended for 60 days in an effort to prevent a maritime tieup. In the photograph, left to right: George Landick, Jr., Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, U.S.N., retired named temporarily to the commission in place of Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, who will not take office until after Oct. 1

New Maritime Commission acts for first time, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29...

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