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Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 6. A new informal picture of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, Democrat of Mississippi

Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., May 6. A new informal picture o...

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Vice President Garner gets gift of Kentucky chewing tobacco. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Vice President Garner receiving from Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Kentucky, a gift of Kentucky Burley Twist Tobacco which was grown within 100 yards of Chandler's home in the Blue Grass State

Vice President Garner gets gift of Kentucky chewing tobacco. Washingto...

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Florida Senator and bride on way to opening session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Happy as only a bridal couple can be, Senator and Mrs. Claude Pepper of Florida, wave a greeting to friends as they boarded the Capitol subway on the way to the opening of the 75th session of Congress. Senator Pepper is a Democrat

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Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which opened hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute conference with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg

Last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, ...

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Florida Senator. Washington, D.C., April 29. A new informal photograph of Senator Charles O. Andrews, Democrat of Florida

Florida Senator. Washington, D.C., April 29. A new informal photograph...

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Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The campaign expenses of the presidential candidates are being carefully scrutinized by this special Senate Committee of which Senator Augustine Longergan, Democrat, is chairman. In the photograph made at the first meeting of the committee today are left to right: (seated) Sen. Louis B. Swellenbach, Democrat of Washington, Senator Augustine Longergan, Connecticut, and Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana. Standing, left to right, Walter Meyers, counsel to the committee, and Senator Lynn J. Frazier, Farmer-Labor from North Dakota

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Arkansas Senator chooses campaign picture. Washington, D.C., June 13. United States Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, chose her official campaign picture today. It is a pencil drawing done by Edward Solto, Washington artist, also shown in photograph, 6/13/38

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

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Utah Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Democrat of Utah, frequently uses the Senate subway as he travels to Senate sessions

Utah Senator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Dem...

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Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

Senator Harry Flood Byrd, Democrat of Virginia

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Kentucky Senator. Washington, D.C., May 11. U.S. Senator Alben W. Barkley, Democrat from Kentucky, pictured at the Capitol today, 5/11/37

Kentucky Senator. Washington, D.C., May 11. U.S. Senator Alben W. Bark...

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Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Josh Lee, Democrat of Oklahoma. He is considered one of the best orators in the Senate. 12/13/37

Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Jos...

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Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt but the gist of this conversation was the fitness of Senator Hugo L. Black to be a Supreme Court Justice. Senator Arthur Capper (left) Republican of Kansas, and Senator Royal Copeland, Democrat of New York who is bitterly opposing the nomination of the Alabama Senator, pictured in a huddle as they ride the Senate subway today enroute to the Senate chamber for the debate of the fitness of Black. Copeland raised the Ku Klux Klan issue on the floor when he declared that he felt "outraged by this proposal to put a Klan sympathizer on the Supreme Court" 8/17/37

Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt...

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Exhausted after wage-hour fight in senate. Washington, D.C., June 13. Senator Allen Ellender Democrat of Louisana and onetime Lieutenant of the late Huey Long, is snapped by news cameramen as he rests in his office after leading the victorious fight for the compromise in the wage-hour bill. The compromise is expected to make wage differentials possible for many southern industries. He has threatened a filibuster unless the south got what it wanted in the measure, 6/13/38

Exhausted after wage-hour fight in senate. Washington, D.C., June 13. ...

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Mississippi Senator. Washington, D.C., Oct. 3. A new informal picture of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, Democrat of Mississippi. He is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 10/3/38

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Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., April 4. Senator H.H. Schwartz, democrat of Wyoming, from a new informal picture made today at the Capitol. 4-4-39

Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., April 4. Senator H.H. Schwartz...

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Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, who is chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of women workers in the government service. 3-31-39

Louisiana Senator. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new pose of Senator A...

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From blue grass state. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator M.M. Logan, Democrat of Kentucky, snapped at a recent Senate hearing, 5/15/1937

From blue grass state. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator M.M. Logan, D...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, pictured in his office at the Capitol today. Although a Democrat, Senator Wheeler is one of the leaders in fight against the president's court reorganization plan, 5/24/1937

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, ...

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Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Josh Lee, Democrat of Oklahoma. He is considered one of the best orators in the Senate. 12/13/37

Oklahoma senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. United States Senator Jos...

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Rail wage cut would be blow to our present recovery. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat of Montana and Chairman of the Senate Interstate Committee, today told the President's fact finding board that a wage reduction in the railroad industry "would be a blow to our present recovery". He expressed the opinion that the country as a whole would benefit if there were no cut, 10/14/38

Rail wage cut would be blow to our present recovery. Washington, D.C.,...

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Senator Claude Pepper, democrat of Fla., 2-23-39

Senator Claude Pepper, democrat of Fla., 2-23-39

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Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washington D.C. Reaching the Capitol today to attend the president's birthday ball, Jean Harlow, siren of the screen, paid her first visit to the United States Capitol. After greeting the Senators, the Blonde actress pulled Senator Robert Reynolds, Democrat of North Carolina, in for a close-up of her screen lovemaking

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Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Gerald P. Nye, left, republican of North Dakota, and Senator Bennett Champ Clark, democrat of Missouri, are leading the fight to make public the records of the Senate Military Affairs Commmittee concerning the aid given a French mission by the U.S. government in the purchase of airplanes. The Senate Committee today rejected the proposal by a vote of 10 to 6

Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington,...

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Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana from a new informal picture made a few days ago in his office at the Capitol

Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, De...

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At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee are Senator Joseph Guffey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Eugene Grace, right, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Committee is currently making a study of the steel industry

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Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Joseph F. Guffey, left, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Senator D. Worth Clark, Democrat of Idaho, under the gayly lighted Christmas tree at the Senate Office Building where they assisted other Capitol Attaches in receiving toys for the poor children of Washington

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In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photograph of Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat from Indiana

Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photogra...

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May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has indicated he will nominate Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority. A Democrat, Pope was unseated in Idaho's Democratic Primary last summer, 12/28/38

May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has i...

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Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A characteristic pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of feminine workers on the government service. Principal charges are that the beauties are being promoted, regardless of their ability, over the heads of their homelier co-workers. 3-31-39

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Arkansas Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator John E. Miller, democrat of Arkansas, 3-2- 39

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Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Senator Ed. C. Johnson, Democrat of Colorado, signals the Capitol elevator on way to attend the opening session of the 75th Congress which convened today

Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Sena...

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Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, from a new informal picture made at the Capitol today

Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 1...

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Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

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Senator from South Carolina. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator James F. Byrnes, Democrat of South Carolina, posed for this new informal picture today at his office in the Capitol

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Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photograph of Senator Francis T. Maloney, democrat of Connecticut

Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photogra...

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Investigating presidential campaign expenses, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The campaign expenses of the presidential candidates are being carefully scrutinized by this special Senate Committee of which Senator Augustine Longergan, Democrat, is chairman. In the photograph made at the first meeting of the committee today are left to right: (seated) Sen. Louis B. Swellenbach, Democrat of Washington, Senator Augustine Longergan, Connecticut, and Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana. Standing, left to right, Walter Meyers, counsel to the committee, and Senator Lynn J. Frazier, Farmer-Labor from North Dakota

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Gentleman from South Carolina, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. United States Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat from South Carolina. The Senator is a close friend of President Roosevelt

Gentleman from South Carolina, Washington, D.C. Sept. 30. United State...

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Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 29. Chipper as a cub, Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas who today celebrated 25 years of continuous service in the United States Senate, wave a cheery hello to the cameraman as he arrives at his desk for the day's duties. Senator Sheppard is 63, 1/29/38

Texas Solon celebrates 25th anniversary in U.S. Senate. Washington, D....

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Rhode Island Solon. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new and informal picture of Senator Theodore F. Green, democrat of Rhode Island, 3/31/38

Rhode Island Solon. Washington, D.C., March 31. A new and informal pic...

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Veteran Virginia Senator marches to House to hear President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Senator Carter Glass, veteran democrat from Virginia, flanked by Senator John Miller, right, of Arkansas, and Senator Theodore Green, left, of Rhode Island, marches to House Chamber to hear President Roosevelt address a Joint Session of Congress

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Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19. A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, democrat of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19. A new informal picture o...

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New Hampshire Solon, Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. United States Senator Fred H. Brown, Democrat from New Hampshire

New Hampshire Solon, Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. United States Senator ...

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As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator Henry F. Ashurst (right) Democrat of Arizona and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses last-minute details with Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, as hearings opened today on President Roosevelt's plan for reorganizing the Judiciary. Attorney General Cummings was the first witness heard, 3/10/1937

As hearing on president's re-organization plan opened today. Washingto...

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No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Claude A. Pepper, Democrat of Florida who spoke for 11 hours during the current filibuster against the Anti-lynching bill, points out to pretty Mrs. Pepper the interesting sections of his long winded talk as he printed in the Congressional Record, 1/27/38

No rest for a weary filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Cla...

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Illinois Senator sees President. Washington, D.C., Sept. 17. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt, 9/17/38

Illinois Senator sees President. Washington, D.C., Sept. 17. Senator J...

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Congress expresses sorrow on death of Pope Pius X1. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Robert F. Wagner, left, democrat of New York, and Rep. James A. Shanley, democrat of Connecticut, introduced resolutions which were adopted by both houses of Congress expressing sorrow at the death of Pope Pius X1, 2-13- 39

Congress expresses sorrow on death of Pope Pius X1. Washington, D.C., ...

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Senator James F. Burges, Democrat of S.C., 2-24-39

Senator James F. Burges, Democrat of S.C., 2-24-39

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New Mexico senator. Washington, D.C., July 26. A new informal picture of Senator Carl A. Hatch, Democrat of New Mexico, 7/26/39

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Texas Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. A new informal picture of Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas

Texas Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. A new informal picture of Se...

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Senate and House Judiciary leaders in huddle with president. Washington D.C. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, (left) Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, with Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Democrat of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt. Although they refused to make a statement it was presumed they discussed the President's request for increase in the membership of the Supreme Court

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ROOSEVELT GETS ANOTHER PICTURE. MARVIN McINTYRE, PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARY, IN BEHALF OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS THE CHARCOAL DRAWING OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DONE BY JOHN WICK DANIEL, III, GRANDSON OF THE LATE SEN. JOHN DANIEL OF VIRGINIA. THIS DRAWING WAS USED AS A COVER ON THE FIRST ISSUE OF 'YOUNG DEMOCRAT' OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB. FROM THE LEFT: J. RAYNINAN, CHARLES BORDA, MISS OLLIE FLOYD, McINTYRE, DANIEL III, MARGARET O'BRIEN, LEO DOCKSTETER, AND HYMAN GOODBINDER

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Senator Holt and Sister Jane. Washington D.C., July 29. Miss Jane Holt is shown with her brother Senator Rush Holt(Democrat) of West Virginia. Miss Holt who has been acting as secretary and hostess for her Senator brother for the past two years will announce her engagement to Ralph K. Chase, lawyer, with the Maritime Commission, it was learned today, 7/29/37

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May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Democrat of Washington, is a possible nominee to the Supreme Court bench to succeed Justice Louis D. Brandeis in the event President Roosevelt decides to name a man from the west, 2/16/38

May get Supreme Court appointment. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Senator ...

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Texas senator tries out "shooting irons" for news cameramen. Washington, D.C., June 14. Looking forward to a hunting trip in his native state as soon as Congress adjourns this week, Senator Tom Connally, democrat of Texas, checked his guns and did a little fancy shooting for the benefit of the cameramen at the Capitol today, 6/14/38

Texas senator tries out "shooting irons" for news cameramen. Washingto...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

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Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, from a new informal picture made in her office at the Capitol today, 3-11-40

Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Carawa...

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Colorado Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Senator Alva B. Adams, Democrat from Colorado, 3-2-40

Colorado Senator. Washington, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of...

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South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., June 11. This new informal picture of Senator James F. Byrnes, Democrat of South Carolina, was made at the Capitol today

South Carolina Solon. Washington, D.C., June 11. This new informal pic...

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Co-chairman of monopoly committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, democrat of Wyoming, Chairman of the Joint Monopoly Committee, snapped as he presided at today's hearing at the Capitol

Co-chairman of monopoly committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Senator J...

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Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

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Senator from Arkansas. Washington, D.C., June 21. Senator John E. Miller, Democrat of Arkansas, posed for this new informal picture at the Capitol today

Senator from Arkansas. Washington, D.C., June 21. Senator John E. Mill...

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Tries culinary skill. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator F. Ryan Duffey, democrat of Wisconsin, proud of his culinary skill tries his hand on a 35-pound sturgeon presented to him at the Capitol today by Maurice Fitzsimmons, Democrat Committeeman from Wisconsin. The fish, which was caught in Lake Winnebago, Wisc., was later served at a luncheon to Congressional colleagues of Senator Duffey, 3/10/38

Tries culinary skill. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator F. Ryan Duff...

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Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, Dean of Capitol Hill Legislators by virtue of his continuous service in the National House and Senate since 1902, is shown with the finished portrait of himself painted by Boris B. Gordon, of Washington D.C. the painting is to hang in the Texas State Capitol at Galveston, 4/30/37

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Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D.C. June 8. Senator James P. Pope, Democrat of Idaho, has introduced a bill in the Senate to increase the Federal Government's contribution, through the Social Security Board, to care of dependent children from third the maintenance cost to one half. At present the government contributes half the cost of old age pensions and aid to the blind. The Pope proposal would bring the law with reference to dependent children in conformity to the provisions relating to other beneficiaries of the act. 6/8/37

Wants dependant children cared for thru Social Security. Washington, D...

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Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

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Washington, D.C., July 5. A new informal photograph of Senator William J. Bulow, democrat, of Nebraska

Washington, D.C., July 5. A new informal photograph of Senator William...

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Rail wage cut would be blow to our present recovery. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat of Montana and Chairman of the Senate Interstate Committee, today told the President's fact finding board that a wage reduction in the railroad industry "would be a blow to our present recovery." He expressed the opinion that the country as a whole would benefit if there were no cut, 10/14/38

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Ready for home. Washington, D.C., June 14. Senator Rush D. Holt, Democrat of West Virginia and baby member of the Senate, packs his automobile in readiness for a quick trip home as soon as Congress adjourns this week, 6/14/38

Ready for home. Washington, D.C., June 14. Senator Rush D. Holt, Democ...

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Ohio Senator. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Vic Donahey, democrat of Ohio, pictured at today's session of the TVA hearing, 5/18/38

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At farm conference. Washington D.C. Opening a conference with more than 50 Farm leaders to frame a long-term federal farm program, Secretary of Agriculture is shown with Congressional Agricultural leaders, Senator Ellison D. Smith, Democrat of South Carolina, and Rep. Marvin Jones, Democrat of Texas. (right)

At farm conference. Washington D.C. Opening a conference with more tha...

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Washington, D.C., June 15. A new informal photograph of Senator William H. Smathers, democrat of New Jersey. He was photographed during a session of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee

Washington, D.C., June 15. A new informal photograph of Senator Willia...

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New York Senator. Washington, D.C., June 21. A new informal photograph of Senator James [...] Mead, democrat of New York. The picture was made in his office

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Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photograph of Senator Francis T. Maloney, democrat of Connecticut

Connecticut Senator. Washington, D.C., May 31. A new informal photogra...

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McAdoo to propose substitute for administration Supreme Court bill. Washington, D.C., May 11. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Democrat of California, is due to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tomorrow and explain his proposed substitute for the administration Supreme Court plan. He is pictured chatting with Senator Henry F. Ashurst, (center) chairman of the committee, and Senator Carl A. Hatch, also a member of the committee, 5/11/37

McAdoo to propose substitute for administration Supreme Court bill. Wa...

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Woman becomes Senior Senator for first time. Washington D.C. July 26. For the first time in the history of the country a woman has become a Senior United States Senator. Through the death of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson this honor falls to Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, who is shown in this new informal made at her office today. 7/26/37

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Pro and con. Washington, D.C., March 28. Fiery Rep. Maury Maverick (right) of Texas, today started a House revolt against Senate Majority Leader Barkley's resolution for an investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. He declared the Senate resolution is the foundation for a "purge trial" to get rid of Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, deposed Chairman of the T.W.A. Rep. Andrew J. May, (left) Democrat of Kentucky, is warmly supporting the resolution for an investigation, 3/28/38

Pro and con. Washington, D.C., March 28. Fiery Rep. Maury Maverick (ri...

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Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. A new informal photograph of Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Democrat of Wyoming, 1/16/39

Senator from Wyoming. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. A new informal photog...

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Making out income tax perplexing problem to Nevada senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Political issues and congressional problems were forgetten today by Senator Pat McCarran, Democrat of Nevada, when he tackled his income tax report due in a few days, March 15 to be exact. A look of disgust and utter confusion is shown on the face of the senator as he dispatches sheet after sheet of the memos into the waste basket during the arduous task, 3-11-40

Making out income tax perplexing problem to Nevada senator. Washington...

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Examine first evidence offered to Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Senator William E. Borah, left, Republican of Idaho, and Senator William H. Kin, Democrat of Utah, study evidence offered by Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor, who appeared as the first witness before the Joint Committee Investigating Monopolies today

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Recent picture of Elbert D. Thomas, Utah. Washington, D.C., June 7. Recent informal photo of Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Democrat, of Utah

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Senator A.B. Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

Senator A.B. Chandler, Democrat of Ky.

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South Carolina Senator. Washington, D.C., June 21. A new informal picture of Senator Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith, Democrat of South Carolina

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Woman becomes Senior Senator for first time. Washington D.C. July 26. For the first time in the history of the country a woman has become a Senior United States Senator. Through the death of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson this honor falls to Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, who is shown in this new informal made at her office today. 7/26/37

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Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Washington, D.C., April 21. At a special meeting at the Capitol today, Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, discussed with representatives of Railroad Labor and Management the possibilities for railroad legislation at this session of Congress. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Martin W. Clement, President, Penna Railroad; George M. Harrison, representing the Labor Executives Association; and Chairman Wheeler. In the back row, left to right: Ralph Budd, President, Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy R.R., Senator Harry S. Truman, member of the Interstate Commerce Committee, and J.J. Kelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, 4/21/38

Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Was...

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Urges Senate investigation of T.W.A. Washington, D.C., March 28. Rep. Andrew J. May, Democrat of Kentucky, who today appeared before the Senate Rules Committee to urge the investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority as proposed by Senate Majority Leader Barkley in a resolution just introduced, 3/28/38

Urges Senate investigation of T.W.A. Washington, D.C., March 28. Rep. ...

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Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nev. (Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Comm.) 10/26/39

Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nev. (Chairman of Senate Foreign Rela...

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Number 13 proves lucky for New Mexico senator. Washington, D.C., July 26. Senator Carl A. Hatch, Democrat of New Mexico, polishing up his lucky 13 office number. He is one of the few Senators who have succeeded in getting a major bill through both Houses of Congress practically intact this session. "Luck? Yes, there is an element of luck in getting through a bill", he said, 7/26/39

Number 13 proves lucky for New Mexico senator. Washington, D.C., July ...

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Sen. Charles O. Andrews, Democrat of Fla., Feb. 23, 1940

Sen. Charles O. Andrews, Democrat of Fla., Feb. 23, 1940

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Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. A new informal picture of Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, 3-11-40

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New Congressional faces. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. These new faces will represent New Jersey in the Senate and House: Senator William H. Smathers (left) and Rep. Elmer H. Wene, both democrats. They were in Washington to present their credentials to Vice President Garner. Smathers succeeds Senator Warren Barbour, Republican, while Rep. Wene will take the seat of the veteran Rep. Isaac Bacharach of Atlantic City. Rep. Wene will be the first Democrat since 1912 to represent the second district in Congress

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South nation's No. 1 health problem Surgeon General tells congressional committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. In this huddle discussing health problems facing the TVA are Senator Vic Donahey, democrat, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Surgeon General Thomas Parran, right, who was the first witness as the Committee resumed public hearings today. While terming the south the national's No. 1 health problem, Dr. Parran praised the TVA for the work it has done in combating disease

South nation's No. 1 health problem Surgeon General tells congressiona...

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Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the Joint Congressional Committee Investigating Tennessee Valley Authority now conducting open hearings at the U.S. Capitol. Left to right - Rep. Graham A. Barden, Democrat of N.C., Senator H.H. Schwartz, Democrat of Wyoming, Chairman Vic Donahey, Democrat of Ohio, Senator-elect James Mead, Democrat of New York, and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins, Republican of Ohio

Congressional TVA Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Members of the...

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Gets lame duck appointment to senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 28. Miss Gladys Pyle, elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota, arrived at the Capitol to assume her new duties today. A democrat, her term will run until the 76th Congress convenes on January 3

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Florida Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 29. Senator Claude A. Pepper, Democrat of Florida, who is one of the leaders in the current Filibuster against the Anti-lynching bill in the [...], 1/29/38

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Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Immediately following the blast put on the National Labor Relations Board today by Senator Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senator Robert E. Wagner (right), author of the Wagner Labor Act, was snapped as he went into a huddle with Chairman J. Warren Madden of the NLRB. Burke charged there has been more strife and misunderstanding between employer and employee than ever before since enforcement of the Wagner Act has been placed in the hands of the NLR, 1/27/38

Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washing...

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

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Idaho Senator. Washington, D.C., March 28. A new informal picture of Senator D. Worth Clark, democrat of Idaho. 3-28- 39

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Sen. Guy M. Gillette, Democrat of Iowa, April 1940

Sen. Guy M. Gillette, Democrat of Iowa, April 1940

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