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North Bend game cock - Political cartoon, public domain image

North Bend game cock - Political cartoon, public domain image

A Whig campaign print glorifying presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. The title derives from the candidate's farm on the North Bend of the Ohio River. The game cock has a dual significance: as an all... More

The death of locofocoism - Political cartoon, public domain image

The death of locofocoism - Political cartoon, public domain image

In his satire Johnston celebrates the defeat of "Loco Foco," i.e., radical Democratic interests, in the presidential election of 1840. The "Loco Focos" were the largely working-class constituency who supported... More

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

Matty meeting the Texas question, Political Cartoon

A satire on the Democrats' approach to the delicate question of the annexation of Texas. In marked contrast to his portrayal of the issue as a beautiful woman in "Virtuous Harry" (no. 1844-27), the artist here ... More

Zachary Taylor, the people's choice for 12th president

Zachary Taylor, the people's choice for 12th president

Print shows a Whig campaign banner for the 1848 presidential election. In the center of a facsimile cloth banner is an oval bust portrait of candidate Zachary Taylor in military uniform. Surrounding the oval, o... More

[Charles Hazen Peaslee, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, eyes front]

[Charles Hazen Peaslee, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the le...

Democratic Congressman from New Hampshire, 1847-1853. Alternative identification: William King Sebastian, 1814-1865. Scratched on face of plate: 213; Sebastian, Sen. [illegible] Scratched on back of plate: 162.... More

[James Cameron Allen, Democrat congressman from Illinois, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

[James Cameron Allen, Democrat congressman from Illinois, full-length ...

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Meeting of the Southern seceeders from the Democratic Convention at St. Adnrew's Hall, Charleston, S.C. April 30, 1860

Meeting of the Southern seceeders from the Democratic Convention at St...

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Wilson, Honorable James Falconer of Iowa, Delegate to Democratic Nat. Convention in Baltimore in 1860

Wilson, Honorable James Falconer of Iowa, Delegate to Democratic Nat. ...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, inked on emulsion: 126;; scratched into emulsion: 4930, Hon. J.F. Wilson, 35 [crossed out], 499 [crossed out], 126 [crossed out], ... More

Henderson, Honorable John Brooks of Mo. Delegate to Democratic National Convention at Charleston S.C. in 1861. (Henderson Castle) Brig. General in state military in 1861

Henderson, Honorable John Brooks of Mo. Delegate to Democratic Nationa...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, scratched into emulsion: 1201, 856, 1482 [crossed out]; penciled on emulsion: 2360 [crossed out], label: John Henderson, 2360. Cre... More

The greatest show on earth - "who can ride the mule?" / J. Keppler.

The greatest show on earth - "who can ride the mule?" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a circus performance under the big top with Uncle Sam as ringmaster for a show with a bucking bronco or donkey labeled "Tariff Question"; the donkey has already thrown one man labeled "Democr... More

A new way of "waking" the Democratic shaughraun / Gillam.

A new way of "waking" the Democratic shaughraun / Gillam.

Print shows a small, rustic room crowded with members of the Democratic Party, some dressed as old women, others drinking and smoking clay pipes; one man, the "Shaughraun" labeled "Democratic Party" is lying on... More

The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" by Kaulbach.

The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" b...

After a large painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach showing the "destruction of Jerusalem", this print shows the demise of the Republican Party with various Republicans, Mugwumps, Democrats, and allegorical figures,... More

The rehabilitation of the Democratic party / Gillam.

The rehabilitation of the Democratic party / Gillam.

Illustration shows a scene inside "Cleveland's Clothing Establishment" where President Cleveland and Thomas F. Bayard are fitting a man labeled "Reform Democracy" with the "Thos. Jefferson Pattern", while cabin... More

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Hill" holding a large magnifying glass labeled "Democratic Presss Magnifier" between a donkey with blinders labeled "N.Y. Democracy" and a tiny shock of hay labeled "Cleveland'... More

Coroner Harrison is a little too previous / Dalrymple.

Coroner Harrison is a little too previous / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam reclining in a chair with his feet resting on a foot stool, on a table next to him are medications labeled "Tariff Reform Tonic" and "Repeal of Sherman Silver Law Elixir", on the floor nex... More

"I am a Democrat!" / C.J. Taylor.

"I am a Democrat!" / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows David B. "Hill" holding a knife labeled "Spite" and sneaking up behind a woman labeled "National Democratic Party" who is sitting at a table, reading a paper labeled "Wilson Bill". Illus. from Puck... More

Rainsford is right - the rich must be regulated / C.J.T.

Rainsford is right - the rich must be regulated / C.J.T.

Print shows a democratic approach to the mingling of social classes with vignettes showing the rich buying their clothes from "honest merchants" regardless how poorly they will fit, eating at "plain oyster-hous... More

The Dingley millennium - it has made everybody happy / Dalrymple.

The Dingley millennium - it has made everybody happy / Dalrymple.

Print shows a vignette cartoon with Marcus Hanna at center wearing robes labeled "Marcus Aurelius Hanna" and a top hat with laurel wreath and ribbons labeled "Senatorship 1898", standing next to a safe labeled ... More

Louisiana Solon. Washington, D.C., June 18. A new informal picture of Rep. Paul H. Maloney, Democrat of Louisiana

Louisiana Solon. Washington, D.C., June 18. A new informal picture of ...

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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

Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washingto...

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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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A much-needed comedy element in the campaign of 1900 / Dalrymple.

A much-needed comedy element in the campaign of 1900 / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing Admiral George Dewey as a circus clown, with William Jennings Bryan on a donkey labeled "Dem Party" and William McKinley on an elephant labeled "GOP" under the big top of a circus; Puck, as... More

Old Rail telegraphers now members of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Not so many years ago these two gents were both "pounding brass" on the Burlington. Now they are both members of Congress but still carry union cards in the Order of Railroad Telegaphers. Senator Ed Johnson, (left) new Democratic member from Colorado, and Rep. Lewis M. Long, new Democratic member of House from Illinois

Old Rail telegraphers now members of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. ...

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Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. During an appearance before the Senate Wire Tapping Committee today, Joseph N. Pew, Jr., Pennsylvania Republican and official of the Sun Oil Co., flatly denied that he had engaged a private detective organization to 'watch' Democratic officials. However, he admitted that he hired Frank B. Bielaski, New York private detective, to 'watch stock transactions' in connection with a 'movement to rehabilitate' the Cramp Shipyards in Philadelphia. These shipyards, he said, were commercially unsound and could not be operated profitably

Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. Durin...

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Maryland Democrat. Washington, D.C., May 4. A new informal picture of Rep. Ambrose J. Kennedy, Democrat of Maryland

Maryland Democrat. Washington, D.C., May 4. A new informal picture of ...

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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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Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. P.W. Meeker, Secretary, congratulates Rep. Robert L. Doughton, democrat of North Carolina and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, as he celebrates his 75th birthday today. Miss Jonnie Mabry, stenographer for the veteran member, responds with a rose for him

Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C.,...

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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

At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle ...

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Puck magazine cover - Thanksgiving festivities / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Thanksgiving festivities / Keppler.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan and David B. Hill roasting a bird over a campfire outside the "Dem. Homestead". Caption: Dismal Dave and Weary William join in celebrating. Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, no.... More

Tariff reforming 57th Congress, 2nd session

Tariff reforming 57th Congress, 2nd session

Cartoon shows a wealthy man "Sugar Trust" seated in a chair '[paragraph] 209 16 Dutch" smoking a pipe "Sec. 4 Tariff Law 1897" from which issues smoke labeled "Reciprocity." A man "Beet Sugar" pulls on the back... More

Opening session, Democratic National Convention, 1904, St. Louis, Mo.

Opening session, Democratic National Convention, 1904, St. Louis, Mo.

H48277 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Geo. R. Lawrence Co.; July 1, 1904. Copyright claimant's address: Chicago. Image is close variant to PAN SUBJECT - Events, no. 154.

A tight r[ac]e ahead / Keppler.

A tight r[ac]e ahead / Keppler.

Illustration shows Alton B. Parker, William Jennings Parker, David B. Hill, Arthur P. Gorman, an unidentified rower, William Randolph Hearst, unidentified rower, and Grover Cleveland in an eight-oared racing sh... More

The submarines; a tragic possibility of the political deep

The submarines; a tragic possibility of the political deep

Depicts two iron-clad submarines, one in the form of an elephant, and the other, in the shape of a donkey. The former labeled "Republican Machine," and the latter marked "Democratic Machine," are both surmount... More

Exercising the mounts / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

Exercising the mounts / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

Illustration shows a bloated William Jennings Bryan with a paper extending from a pocket labeled "Membership Fat Man's Club. W.J. Bryan", riding a diminutive Democratic donkey and William H. Taft riding a dimin... More

[He won't let go.  A cleverer crow than the bird of Aesop's fable]

[He won't let go. A cleverer crow than the bird of Aesop's fable]

A fox labeled "Eastern Democrat" looks up at a crow, William Jennings Bryan, perched on a branch of a tree identified as "Denver Convention" holding a piece of cheese in his beak, marked "Nomination." No copyri... More

Roger Sullivan, wife and daughter

Roger Sullivan, wife and daughter

Photograph shows Roger Charles Sullivan (1861-1920), a Democratic Party political leader from Cook County, Illinois with his family. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

[Three Democratic bosses of Maryland seated and drinking from mugs - L. to R.: George(?) N. Lewis, John S. Kelly, John J. Mahon]

[Three Democratic bosses of Maryland seated and drinking from mugs - L...

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Pol. parties; P.I.; Politicians; Eating & d.; Shelf.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE. GOVERNOR BENTON McMILLIN OF TENNESSEE. VERTRESS OF TENNESSEE. WREY WOODSON

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE. GOVERNOR BENTON McMILLIN OF TENNESSEE. ...

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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. SEN. STONE OF MISSOURI

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. SEN. STONE OF MISSOURI

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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. LEA, LUKE, SENATOR FROM TENNESSEE, 1911-1917

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. LEA, LUKE, SENATOR FROM TENNESSEE, 191...

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Mrs. Norman Mack, Mrs. William Taft, Mrs. L.L. Francis, Mildred Aubrey

Mrs. Norman Mack, Mrs. William Taft, Mrs. L.L. Francis, Mildred Aubrey

Photo shows women including Harriet T. Mack, wife of Norman E. Mack (1858-1932) who was National Chairman of the Democratic Party and Mrs. Helen (Herron) Taft (1861-1943), wife of President William Howard Taft,... More

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. MRS. MAY WAKEWRIGHT [i.e. ARKWRIGHT] HUTTON, DELEGATE

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. MRS. MAY WAKEWRIGHT [i.e. ARKWRIGHT] H...

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Parade in honor of Olympic victors

Parade in honor of Olympic victors

Photo showing a parade in New York City, near Madison Square Park, for the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912. Large banner advertises the National Democratic headquarters, with presidential ... More

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. WILLIAM MOORE; THOMAS E. TAGGART; REP. KORBLEY OF MISSOURI; W.L. KISSELL; ANDREW WAHL

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. WILLIAM MOORE; THOMAS E. TAGGART; REP....

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Roger Sullivan, J.P.C. Talbot [i.e., Talbott]

Roger Sullivan, J.P.C. Talbot [i.e., Talbott]

Photo shows Roger C. Sullivan (1861-1920), a Democratic politician from Cook County, Illinois and Joshua Frederick "Fred" Cockey Talbott (1843-1918), a Democratic politician from Baltimore, Maryland, probably a... More

Mrs. Linthicum and Mrs. Stephen [i.e. Steven] Ayres

Mrs. Linthicum and Mrs. Stephen [i.e. Steven] Ayres

Photo shows Helen A. Linthicum, wife of John Charles Linthicum, a congressman from Baltimore, and Mrs. Steven Beckwith Ayres, wife of a New York congressman. Both women were active in Democratic Party politics.... More

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. HITCHCOCK, FRANK HARRIS, POSTMASTER GENERAL, 1909-1913

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. HITCHCOCK, FRANK HARRIS, POSTMASTER GE...

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Nat'l Demo. Convention session.

Nat'l Demo. Convention session.

Photo taken at the 1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

A.M. Palmer - Urey Woodson - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

A.M. Palmer - Urey Woodson - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows A.M. Palmer and Urey Woodson probably at the Democratic Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1912. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009).

Delegates of Hawaii - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Delegates of Hawaii - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows a group of delegates from Hawaii including Lincoln L. McCandless, Manuel C. Pacheo, T.B. Stuart, and John Henry Wilson at the 1916 Democratic National Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri fro... More

Glynn, Taggart, James - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Glynn, Taggart, James - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows Martin Henry Glynn, Thomas Taggart, and Ollie Murray James (speaking) at the 1916 Democratic National Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri at the St. Louis Coliseum from June 14-16. (Source: ... More

Wilson notification - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Wilson notification - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows President Woodrow Wilson at Shadow Lawn near Long Branch, New Jersey, where he was notified that the Democratic Party nominated him to be their candidate for reelection to the Presidency in the... More

Miss Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, of Portland, Me., has been assigned to Wyoming as a preliminary worker in the Woman's Party campaign against President Wilson and national Democratic candidates.  She has worked as a reporter on the Portland Express, and recently acted as secretary to Mrs. August Belmont.

Miss Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, of Portland, Me., has been as...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Head-and-shoulders portrait of Margaretta Van Rensellaer Schuyler, wearing straw hat, checked jacket, and white collared shirt. Schuyler was secretary to Alva Belmont (1853-1933).

St. Louis Convention - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

St. Louis Convention - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows the Democratic Party National Convention in St. Louis, MO. (Source: Library staff, 2008)

Glynn, Taggart, James, George Grantham Bain Collection

Glynn, Taggart, James, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Martin Henry Glynn, Thomas Taggart, and Ollie Murray James (speaking) at the 1916 Democratic National Convention held at the St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis, Missouri from June 14-16. (Source: ... More

St. Louis Conv. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

St. Louis Conv. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows the 1916 Democratic National Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri at the St. Louis Coliseum from June 14-16. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

JONES, ANDRIENS ARISTIENS. SENATOR FROM NEW MEXICO, 1916-1927. AS DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO

JONES, ANDRIENS ARISTIENS. SENATOR FROM NEW MEXICO, 1916-1927. AS DEMO...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

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

Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Wash...

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A.E. Smith - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A.E. Smith - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Photo shows Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873-1944), possibly on the steps of the New York State Capitol in Albany. Smith was a Democratic politician, Speaker of the New York State Assembly and Governor of New York fr... More

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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Leaders of the Democratic Party Gov. C.W. Bryan of Nebr. and, to the right, William J. Bryan, former Secy. of State

Leaders of the Democratic Party Gov. C.W. Bryan of Nebr. and, to the r...

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Democratic - Republican game - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
A. Scott Bullitt, George Grantham Bain Collection

A. Scott Bullitt, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows politician Alexander Scott Bullitt (1877-1932), a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from Washington in 1926 and Democratic candidate for Governor of Washington in 1928. (Source: Flickr Comm... More

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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Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, is assuming his duties in Washington at the special request of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson, 4/15/1937

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. V...

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Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 20. Four of the bigger shots of the Democratic Party were invited today to a conference given by President Roosevelt. Although denials were made it was believed that the conference was to be made in connection with the appointment of the new Majority Leader of the Senate, a post left vacant by the death of Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas. Among four, there were the only two apposing candidates, namely Sen. Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Sen. Alben W. Barkley, and Key Pittman. 72037

Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 2...

A group of men standing next to each other, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

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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Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Hatton Sumner, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is being mentioned prominently as the successor to Justice George Sutherland when he retires from the Supreme Court bench on January 18, 1/7/38

Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Ha...

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Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Rep. Harry Sheppard, left, democrat of California, today told the House Ways and Means Committee he was 'washed up' with the Townsend Old-Age Pension Organization because he did not believe it was functioning on an 'honest basis'. Sheppard, who introduced the Townsend Bill in the last session of Congress, urged approval of a new measure sponsored by the General Welfare Federation of America. He is pictured with Thomas E. Boorde, center, president of the General Welfare Federation, and Arthur L. Johnson, secretary of the organization, 2-2-39

Townsend bill plan dishonest sponsor tells house committee. Washington...

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Georgia girl appointed House Page by father. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Rep. E.E. Cox, Democrat of Georgia, and his daughter, Gene, whom he has appointed to serve as his personal page, this session in the house. Gene, who is 13 years old and can speak three languages, will be the first girl in the history of Congress to serve as a page, 1/3/39

Georgia girl appointed House Page by father. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3....

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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

Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A ...

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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

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

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Rep. Lyle H. Boren, Democrat of Okla., Jan. 1940

Rep. Lyle H. Boren, Democrat of Okla., Jan. 1940

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Every citizen can get his share. Our democratic way of sharing the limited amount of gasoline means a new stance for the service station attendant. He keeps an eye on the guage instead of on the tank. Every man gets what is coming to him--no more

Every citizen can get his share. Our democratic way of sharing the lim...

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Friday night dance at the Democratic Club. Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Friday night dance at the Democratic Club. Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

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The four freedoms. The blessings of peace are more dear than ever to Americans. Today they are keenly aware of how fortunate they are to be living in a peaceful democratic land. This group is spending a quiet hour in the Botanical Gardens, at Fort Worth, Texas

The four freedoms. The blessings of peace are more dear than ever to A...

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[African American and white Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party supporters demonstrating outside the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey; some hold signs with portraits of slain civil rights workers James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner] / WKL.

[African American and white Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party suppo...

U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 12470-I, frame 35. Contact sheet folder caption: "Demo Nat'l Conv. Atlantic City, ... More

[Delegates on the floor at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey]

[Delegates on the floor at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, At...

Photograph taken by Warren K. Leffler or Thomas J. O'Halloran. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 12470-KK, frame 8F/... More

Guilty! Greek military junta. Long live a democratic Greece!

Guilty! Greek military junta. Long live a democratic Greece!

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. H13. 1975

Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to the audience at the Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, August 25-28, 2008

Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to the audience at the De...

Title and date provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:083-1)... More

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at the Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, August 25-28, 2008

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at the Democratic National Conventio...

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Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks to the audience at the Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, August 25-28, 2008

Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks to the audience at the Demo...

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Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks to the audience at the Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, August 25-28, 2008

Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks to the audience at the Demo...

Title and date provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:083-1)... More

[Fannie Lou Hamer, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party delegate, at the Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, August 1964] / [WKL].

[Fannie Lou Hamer, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party delegate, at t...

Photograph shows half-length portrait of Hamer seated at a table. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 12470B, frame 17.

Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1871-1880
Joseph Holt Papers: Miscellany, 1797-1917; Invitations, acceptances, and calling cards; 1852 , 1857-1870
Martin Van Buren Papers: Series 2, General Correspondence, 1787-1868; 1835; 1835, July 7 - Dec. 31
[William Jennings Bryan, Democratic party presidential candidate, three-quarter length view standing on stage next to American flag]

[William Jennings Bryan, Democratic party presidential candidate, thre...

Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Political race course - Union Track - fall races 1836

Political race course - Union Track - fall races 1836

A figurative portrayal -- clearly sympathetic to the Whig party -- of the 1836 presidential election contest as a horse race between four candidates. The four are identified in the legend as (left to right): "O... More

[William Jennings Bryan, full-length view with arms spread, standing next to flag drapped table on stage; men seated in the background, during 1908 Democratic National Convention]

[William Jennings Bryan, full-length view with arms spread, standing n...

No. S104428. Photo published during the 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, California.

[Fernando Wood, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to left, eyes front]

[Fernando Wood, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to left, e...

Photo shows Fernando Wood, Mayor of New York, 1855-57 and 1860-62, and Democratic Representative to Congress for New York state, 1841-1843, 1863-1865, and 1867-1881. Possibly a copy daguerreotype. Scratched on... More

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north of intersection with New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north o...

Significance: The New Hackensack Reform Dutch Church is significant historically and architecturally. Its long history in an important area of Dutch settlement and culture in lower Duchess County identifies as ... More

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north of intersection with New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north o...

Significance: The New Hackensack Reform Dutch Church is significant historically and architecturally. Its long history in an important area of Dutch settlement and culture in lower Duchess County identifies as ... More

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north of intersection with New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north o...

Significance: The New Hackensack Reform Dutch Church is significant historically and architecturally. Its long history in an important area of Dutch settlement and culture in lower Duchess County identifies as ... More

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north of intersection with New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY

New Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church, State Route 376, .4 mile north o...

Significance: The New Hackensack Reform Dutch Church is significant historically and architecturally. Its long history in an important area of Dutch settlement and culture in lower Duchess County identifies as ... More

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince Geor...

Significance: The Greenbelt Community Building is a focal point of activity for this important, early planned community. It was first used as a combination community meeting hall and school building and later ... More

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince Geor...

Significance: The Greenbelt Community Building is a focal point of activity for this important, early planned community. It was first used as a combination community meeting hall and school building and later ... More

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD

Greenbelt Community Building, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, Prince Geor...

Significance: The Greenbelt Community Building is a focal point of activity for this important, early planned community. It was first used as a combination community meeting hall and school building and later ... More

Grand National Republican banner, US Democratic party

Grand National Republican banner, US Democratic party

Print shows a campaign banner for the 1876 Republican presidential ticket. Bust portraits of Ohio governor Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler are framed with laurel wreaths. Above them hang swags of dra... More

Masonic Hall & Grand Theater, 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Masonic Hall & Grand Theater, 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, New...

Significance: It is one of the finest remaining examples of cast iron architecture in America. It is associated with several major events in Delaware's history, but more importantly, it is famous for its rich t... More

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