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Grand torch-light parade of the New York firemen in honor of the Prince of Wales, passing the Fifth Avenue Hotel, October 13, 1860

Grand torch-light parade of the New York firemen in honor of the Princ...

Illustration showing firemen marching with torches and lights by hotel balcony where Prince of Wales watches with his retinue. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), p. 660.

Honor to whom honor is due, Jas G. Johnson & Co., importers, jobbers and manufacturers of millinery, felt & fancy hats

Honor to whom honor is due, Jas G. Johnson & Co., importers, jobbers a...

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Johnson, Jas. G., advertiser. Colton, Thos. J., ad... More

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Justice Felix Frankfurter, as he checked his hat and coat before attending the annual Gridiron dinner in honor of the president

Annual Gridiron dinner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Justice Felix Frankf...

A man in a tuxedo shaking hands with a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

From the Treasury to the Capitol, Penna. Avenue filled with the great parade in honor of the President. Inauguration of Roosevelt, Washington

From the Treasury to the Capitol, Penna. Avenue filled with the great ...

H61196 U.S. Copyright Office No. 9918. Copyright 1905 by H.C. White Co.

To the dynamite gun was given the honor of leading the ball

To the dynamite gun was given the honor of leading the ball

(DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Defeat and a Victory" by Frederick Funston, Scribner's, 48:743 (Dec. 1910).

MEDAL OF HONOR OFFICERS. GEN. CHARLES F. HUMPHREY; GEN. JOHN M. WILSON; COL. CHARLES H. HEYL; GEN. THEODORE SCHWAN; COL. FREDERICK FUGER; GEN. W.H. CARTER; GEN. A.L. MILLS; LT. GORDON JOHNSTON. PICTURE TAKEN IN EAST ROOM OF WHITE HOUSE, PROBABLY ON NOVEMBER 7, 1910 WHEN MEDAL PRESENTED TO LT. JOHNSTON FOR ACT OF VALOR IN 1906

MEDAL OF HONOR OFFICERS. GEN. CHARLES F. HUMPHREY; GEN. JOHN M. WILSON...

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Dean Emma M. [N.] Gillette - in honor of whose memory - services will be held in the Capitol of the U.S. on May 15 - at 3 P.M.

Dean Emma M. [N.] Gillette - in honor of whose memory - services will ...

Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Formal portrait, head and chest, Dr. Emma N. Gillette, facing slightly to the right with head turned front toward camera, wearing cap and gown. Verso: "Retu... More

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

Uphold our honor - fight for us Join Army-Navy-Marines.

Uphold our honor - fight for us Join Army-Navy-Marines.

Poster showing figure of Liberty with the American flag. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

President Wilson marching in parade in honor of returned soldiers at 15th and Penna. Ave., Wash., D.C.

President Wilson marching in parade in honor of returned soldiers at 1...

Dirigible and biplane overhead; both superimposed? Photo copyrighted by W.C. Cox. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Pres. Harding, General Pershing and other high officials show a nation's regard for the Unknown Soldier dead. Washington, D.C., Armistice Day, 1921

Pres. Harding, General Pershing and other high officials show a nation...

J252211 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Keystone View Company. No. 23307.

"Birthday greetings from 20,000 Massachusetts citizens" is the message inscribed on the outside of a huge envelope and delivered July 4th to Pres. Coolidge by Louis Demontreux, Honor. Messenger of the Western Union from Boston [White House, Washington, D.C.]

"Birthday greetings from 20,000 Massachusetts citizens" is the message...

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

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

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War mothers honor unknown soldier. The 81 Missouri war mothers who have just returned from a pilgimage to the graves of their hero sons in France, paid tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier upon their arrival in Washington. General John J. Pershing, a native of Missouri, assisted them in the ceremony. Left to right: Mrs. Ida Owen, Mrs. Clara Kennedy, Mrs. Kate Thompson and General Pershing

War mothers honor unknown soldier. The 81 Missouri war mothers who hav...

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Stamps honoring Pulaski issued. Postmaster General Brown presents Polish Ambassador Tytus Filipowicz with the first sheet of stamps just issued by the Post Office Department in honor of General Casimir Pulaski, the noted Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution. 1/31

Stamps honoring Pulaski issued. Postmaster General Brown presents Poli...

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"Champeen" indian club swinger. Washington, D.C., Sept. 13. After 35 years of "swinging" Detective Sergeant Richard "Dick" Cox of the Washington Police Department, has been crowned champion Indian Club Swinger of the World. He was awarded the honor in New York City after competing with other experts for the title left vacant by the recent death Gus Hill, well known sportsman and promoter. After being given up as a hopeless case because of lung trouble when he was 12 years old, Cox was started at his "swinging" by his father. A few months later, Dick had not only rid himself of the lung trouble but had given his first performance. 9/13/37

"Champeen" indian club swinger. Washington, D.C., Sept. 13. After 35 y...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN....

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Howard Hughes speaking before the Press Club. Washington, D.C., July 21. Howard Hughes, speaking at the National Press Club today, before hundreds of government officials and representatives of foreign governments. Hughes today envisioned a future in aviation when giant flying boats, almost as large as modern ocean liners, will fly the Atlantic under conditions in which the element of luck will play no part, speaking at the luncheon in his honor, he described in detail the type of flying craft and equipment he believes the future will see but which is now nothing more than an aeronautical engineers dream, 7/21/38

Howard Hughes speaking before the Press Club. Washington, D.C., July 2...

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

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

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[U.S. Army Medal of Honor with neck band]

[U.S. Army Medal of Honor with neck band]

Photo shows the U.S. Army Medal of Honor, also called the Congressional Medal of Honor. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009)

[Pershing Guest of Honor of Baltic Club. Washington, D.C., June 1. General John J. Pershing was Guest of Honor tonight at the annual dinner of the Baltic Club, which is comprised of members of the A.E.F. who served overseas with the famous General during the World War. Left to right: Maj. General James G. Harbord, Toastmaster, who was Pershing's Chief of Staff in France; General Pershing; and Maj. General Merritte Ireland, who was Asst. Surgeon General was responsible for the health of the troops in France during the World War]

[Pershing Guest of Honor of Baltic Club. Washington, D.C., June 1. Gen...

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Marines dress parade. The Marines paraded in honor of Colonel William T. Clement when he was presented the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the Philippines. The presentation was made on July 17, 1942, in the courtyard of the Marine barracks in Washington, D.C.

Marines dress parade. The Marines paraded in honor of Colonel William ...

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Marines dress parade. The Marines paraded in honor of Colonel William T. Clement when he was presented the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the Philippines. The presentation was made on July 17, 1942, in the courtyard of the Marine barracks in Washington, D.C.

Marines dress parade. The Marines paraded in honor of Colonel William ...

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New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony in the rain in honor of Mott Street boys in the United States Army

New York, New York. Flag raising ceremony in the rain in honor of Mott...

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New York, New York. Brooklyn band of Italian-Americans, after playing at Mott Street flag raising ceremony in honor of neighborhood boys in the United States Army, retiring to a neighborhood bar out of the rain

New York, New York. Brooklyn band of Italian-Americans, after playing ...

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New York, New York. Dancing and music on Mott Street, at a flag raising ceremony in honor of neighborhood boys in the United States Army

New York, New York. Dancing and music on Mott Street, at a flag raisin...

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New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag raising in honor of neighborhood boys in the United States Army

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag rais...

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On the dais at luncheon in honor of second anniversary of lend-lease, held March 11, 1943, at the Hotel Statler, Washington, D. C. Left to right: minister of the Union of South Africa, Ralph William Close; ambassador of Greece, Cimon Diamantopoulos; ambassador of Panama, Senor Don Ernesto Jean Guardia; ambassador of Mexico, Senor Dr. Don Francisco Castillo Najera; Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones; Norwegian foreign minister, Trygze Lie; ambassador of Russia, Maxim Litvinov; Vice-President Henry A. Wallace; Lend-lease administrator Edward R. Stettinius, Jr.; Chinese foreign minister T.V. Soong; British ambassador Lord Halifax; ambassador of Belgium, Count Robert van der Straten-Ponthoz; Secretary of Agriculture Claude A. Wickard; ambassador of Poland, Jan Ciechanowski; ambassador of Norway, Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstiderne; Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas; minister of Guatemala, Senor Dr. Adrian Recinos; minister of Czechoslovakia, Vladimir Hurban; Representative Sol Bloom, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; minister of Honduras, Senor Dr. Don Julian R. Caceres; minister of Costa Rica, Senor Dr. Don Luis Fernandez; minister of Luxembourg, Hugues Le Gallais; the Philippine Resident Commissioner Joaquin M. Elizalde

On the dais at luncheon in honor of second anniversary of lend-lease, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Tunis, Tunisia. General de Gaulle saluting the guard of honor drawn up at the airport to greet him on the occasion of his visit

Tunis, Tunisia. General de Gaulle saluting the guard of honor drawn up...

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An original cast of Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker" welcomes visitors to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor art museum, San Francisco, California

An original cast of Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker" welcomes visitors to...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

The Bridge of Honor, commonly known as the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Ohio River between Pomeroy, Ohio and Mason, West Virginia

The Bridge of Honor, commonly known as the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge is a c...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Completed on December 30, 2008, the bridge carries Ohio State Route 833 and West Virginia Route Spur 62. The bridge replaced a two-lan... More

Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wheeling, West Virginia, built in 1897 by industrialist James Nelson Vance in honor of his parents

Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wheeling, West Virginia, built i...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More

Julie Crawford, who helps care for her father, Frank Smith, a World War II veteran who spends much of his time on the streets of Fort Worth, sits in front of the Aviation Wall of Honor in General Worth Square in downtown Fort Worth, Texas

Julie Crawford, who helps care for her father, Frank Smith, a World Wa...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More

Honor Heights Park, Agency Hill, Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK

Honor Heights Park, Agency Hill, Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK

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It's up to you--Protect the nation's honor, enlist now / Schneck.

It's up to you--Protect the nation's honor, enlist now / Schneck.

Uncle Sam, pointing, behind personification of America. Promotional goal: U.S. J2. 191-. No. 4424. Poster no. 1. "Associated Motion Picture Advertisers".

Panoramic view of the business section of Baltimore, one of America's greatest and most promising commercial cities, where, in September, 1914, will be held a big national celebration in honor of the birth of the "Star-Spangled banner"

Panoramic view of the business section of Baltimore, one of America's ...

On front under title: "(Issued by the Factory Site Commission as a supplement to the Municipal Journal)." On front: "Cycloramic picture by Frederick W. Mueller, 1631 Ashland Avenue. Half-tone engraving by Clark... More

Medal of honor men Have received medals of honor in United States Army and Navy.

Medal of honor men Have received medals of honor in United States Army...

Portraits of 15 African American soldiers and sailors who received Medals of Honor for service in the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish American War: Sergeant John Denny, Co. B, 9th U.S. Cav... More

U.S. Shield of Honor - Drawing. Public domain image.

U.S. Shield of Honor - Drawing. Public domain image.

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Cline (F.N.) & Holpuch. Color. Check 500 field.

" Euterpen calami, et genialis Tibia honestat ..." ("Euterpe the genial reeds and flute honor …")

" Euterpen calami, et genialis Tibia honestat ..." ("Euterpe the genia...

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Matron of Honor, Dena Williams, and other wedding guests eating wedding cake. The top tier of the cake is being removed so that the bride and groom can save it to celebrate their first anniversary.

Matron of Honor, Dena Williams, and other wedding guests eating weddin...

Event: Crystal Pettry and Bruce Ramsey's Wedding. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Le cauchemar Jeu jeu jeune homme, prends ces gou gou gouttes.

Le cauchemar Jeu jeu jeune homme, prends ces gou gou gouttes.

Print shows an author lying on a bed being comforted by a friend after being accused of plagiarism by Truth hovering overhead; on the left is a male figure wearing a horned crown labeled "Plagiar[...]; on the l... More

Raimund und Melusina hatten das hochzeitliche Lager bestiegen und mit zärtlicher Liebe hielten sie einander umschlungen; ..

Raimund und Melusina hatten das hochzeitliche Lager bestiegen und mit ...

Illustration for a story showing a triptych with, on the center panel, the nobleman Raymond embracing Melusine on a bed labeled "RM" on the day of their wedding; on the left panel people are listening to a musi... More

Commander Bingham and Mayor McClellan pin medals on honor policeman in police parade, New York

Commander Bingham and Mayor McClellan pin medals on honor policeman in...

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GAUGOT, JULIEN. CAPT., U.S.A., RECEIVING MEDAL OF HONOR FROM PRESIDENT TAFT. MEDALS, ETC.

GAUGOT, JULIEN. CAPT., U.S.A., RECEIVING MEDAL OF HONOR FROM PRESIDENT...

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"American Legion of Honor" - Mexican Revolution

"American Legion of Honor" - Mexican Revolution

"American Legion of Honor" Company posed with weapons during the Mexican (Madero) revolution. J156157 U.S. Copyright Office.

Capt. Castello, of the guard of honor

Capt. Castello, of the guard of honor

J156160 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Harry Blumenthal. Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Honor the brave Memorial Day, May 30, 1917.

Honor the brave Memorial Day, May 30, 1917.

Poster showing veterans in a Memorial Day parade. In memory of American soldiers of the wars of 1775-1783, 1812-1814, 1846-1847, 1861-1865, 1898.

His word of honor / C. D. Gibson.

His word of honor / C. D. Gibson.

Drawing shows German soldier making a promise on bended knee to a female symbol of Civilization as a female symbol of Belgium grieves in a graveyard. Title from Life magazine. Illus. in: Life, 1917 January 18, ... More

CONFEDERATE REUNION. MAID AND MATRONS OF HONOR FROM MEMPHIS

CONFEDERATE REUNION. MAID AND MATRONS OF HONOR FROM MEMPHIS

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Honor roll The following patriotic men and women in this organization have bought bonds of the 4th Liberty Loan / / Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. Chicago.

Honor roll The following patriotic men and women in this organization ...

Poster showing a flag of four blue vertical bars on a white field with a wide red border, and numbered spaces for listing bond purchasers. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.

[Unveiling of the statue of Orpheus at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, in honor of Francis Scott Key]

[Unveiling of the statue of Orpheus at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryla...

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[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 with Congressional Medal of Honor

[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 wit...

President Calvin Coolidge places the Congressional Medal of Honor around Henry Breault's neck, as military officers look on, with the White House in the background. In album: Calvin Coolidge, First Administrati... More

Washington, D.C., June 25. Cincinnati school children report 35,539 American Elms for the honor roll of the American Tree Association to mark the sesquicentennial of the framing of the constitution. Prof. Chester L. Miller of the Garfield School, and chairman of the Cincinnati City Beautiful Committee, presents the long list of names to the American Tree Association of Washington in front of the George Washington Elm which one stood at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Receiving the lists from Mr. Miller are Genevieve O'Connell and Adelene Smallwood. The American Tree Association says this is the biggest municipal tree planting in the sesquicentennial tree planting campaign

Washington, D.C., June 25. Cincinnati school children report 35,539 Am...

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Polish Minister and party fly to Savannah, GA., to honor General Pulaski on 150th anniversary of death. The Polish Minister to the United States, Honorable Tytus Filipowicz and the American Minister to Poland John B. Stetson, with a party of friends left Washington by plane today for Savannah, GA., to attend ceremonies commemorating the 150th anniversary of the death of Brig. General Casimir Pulaski, hero of the siege of Savannah. In the photograph, left to right: Commander Louis Sable, French Naval Attache; Colonel Laborski; Polish Minister Filipowicz; Viktor Padoski, first secretary of Polish Legation; Waclaw Sicrosjowski, Polish author; and John B. Stotson, American Minister to Poland

Polish Minister and party fly to Savannah, GA., to honor General Pulas...

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Honor Harvard football coach. Rep. J. Hamilton Fish, R. of N.Y. left, was host at a luncheon given in the speaker's dining room at the Capitol Wednesday in honor of Dick Harlow, new Harvard football coach. 1/23/35

Honor Harvard football coach. Rep. J. Hamilton Fish, R. of N.Y. left, ...

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Testimonial gift., Washington, D.C. Oct. 12. John A. Remon, president of the President's cup Regatto, vice president with a testimonial gift, a beautiful electric clock topped by a model gold speedboat, by Harry P. Somerville, Executive Secretary of the Regatta, at a luncheon today in honor of the officers and chairmen of the group. The luncheon was given to acknowledge the outstanding success of the 1936 regatta. Left to right: Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, U.S. Coast Guard; John A Remori, and Harry P. Somerville

Testimonial gift., Washington, D.C. Oct. 12. John A. Remon, president ...

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New Minister to Norway is luncheon guest of Democratic Committeewomen. Washington, D.C., April 26. Democratic National Committeewomen from many of the states played hosts at a luncheon today in honor of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, newly appointed U.S. Minister to Norway. Mrs. Harriman (left) is shown with Mrs. Carroll Miller, sister of Senator Guffey of P[...] and Committeewoman from the Keystone state. Mrs. Miller acted as Toastmistress for the affair which was held at the Democratic Women's Club, 4/26/1937

New Minister to Norway is luncheon guest of Democratic Committeewomen....

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Lewis picture puzzles members of Congress. Washington D.C., July 23. Today's mail at the Capitol brought every member of Congress a copy of the picture of John L. Lewis and family attending the recent reception at the Soviet Embassy in honor of the Transpolar Flyers. Viewing his copy, Rep. Usher L. Burdick, Republican of North Dakota, seems perplexed as to who sent it and why, 7/23/37

Lewis picture puzzles members of Congress. Washington D.C., July 23. T...

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High Commisioners. Coming & departing. Sir Arthur Wauchope the retiring High Commissioner arriving at the Railway Station Square for the ceremony of taking leave, March 1, 1938. H.E. (i.e., His Excellency) return salute to Guard of Honor

High Commisioners. Coming & departing. Sir Arthur Wauchope the retirin...

Sir Arthur Wauchope at the Railway Station Square in Jerusalem. (Source: Palestine Post, Mar. 2 and 3, 1938)

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

Supreme Court Justices' wives attend breakfast in honor of First Lady....

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MRS. ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CUP TO WINNERS OF STATE PARADE AT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S ANNUAL STRING FETE. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 4. THE WOMAN'S NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WASHINGTON TODAY HELD ITS ANNUAL SPRING FETE AND FASHION SHOW. HIGH SPOT OF THE AFFAIR WAS THE PRESENTATION OF PRIZES BY MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, GUEST OF HONOR AT THE FUNCTION HELD IN THE SHOREHAM HOTEL HERE. PRIZES WERE GIVEN FOR THE MOST REPRESENTATIVE COSTUME IN THE PARADE OF STATES, AND A CUP WAS GIVEN TO COLORADO'S DELEGATION WHO REPRESENTED A GROUP OF 49'ERS WITH A COVERED WAGON AND OX TEAM. THE GROUP WAS NOT PLACED ON THE PLATFORM FOR THE RUNOFF, SO THE CHILDREN TOSSED PIECES OF CANDY TO THE JUDGES AND WON THEM OVER. L TO R: HARRIETTE KURTZ, 9; LAUREL JEAN BROWN, 8; JOHN ALLEN MOORE, 10; RICHARD BROWN, 6; MRS. ROOSEVELT IN BACK

MRS. ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CUP TO WINNERS OF STATE PARADE AT DEMOCRATIC W...

A group of people standing on a stage with goats. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag raising ceremony in honor of the feast of San Rocco at right

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag rais...

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It's up to you--Protect the nation's honor, enlist now / Schneck.

It's up to you--Protect the nation's honor, enlist now / Schneck.

Uncle Sam, pointing, behind personification of America. Promotional goal: U.S. J2. 191-. No. 4424. Poster no. 1. "Associated Motion Picture Advertisers".

Point of Honor, Cabell Street between A & B Streets, Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia

Point of Honor, Cabell Street between A & B Streets, Lynchburg, Lynchb...

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... The desire of the public-spirited people of the United States to do honor, in some lasting way, to the memory of Carl Schurz is universal ... New York 1906.

... The desire of the public-spirited people of the United States to d...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 131, Folder 20.

Uncle Sam's honor was protected sheet music

Uncle Sam's honor was protected sheet music

music by R. A. Browne ; poem and copyright by Louis Jones. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink, with typescript lyrics. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress... More

[Medieval costumes of Central Europe: fig. 1 Queen Clotilda; fig. 2 Maid of honor; fig. 3 Frankish leader; fig. 4 Frankish warriors; fig. 5 King Clovis; fig. 6, Charlemagne; fig. 7, 8 Prince & Princess; fig. 9, 10 Noble & wife; fig. 11 Leader under Charlemagne; fig. 12 Warriors; fig. 13 Bishop; fig. 14 common people; fig. 15-18 Frankish royal family; fig. 19, 20 Plebendary & nun; fig. 21 Citizen; fig. 22, 23 Norman king & queen; fig. 24-26 Norman nobles; fig. 27, 28 Norman citizen]

[Medieval costumes of Central Europe: fig. 1 Queen Clotilda; fig. 2 Ma...

Illus. in: Heck, Iconographic Encyc. 1851, plate 21. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Relig. Clergy; Middle Ages; PI; France Hist.; Shelf.

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

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The spirit that goeth with burdens that have not honor

The spirit that goeth with burdens that have not honor

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 359.

Gaynor pinning medals on honor police

Gaynor pinning medals on honor police

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President McKinley's remains passing the Guard of Honor, leaving the White House, Sept. 17, 1901, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

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Boy Scouts honor America's Unknown Soldier in observing Armistice Day. Among the first to observe Armistice Day in Washington were the Boy Scouts of America, who journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery bright and early where they paid a colorful tribute to America's Unknown Soldier. Richard Buddeke and Wagner Lawder, Eagle Scouts, are placing[?] the wreath, while Dick Babcock is blowing taps

Boy Scouts honor America's Unknown Soldier in observing Armistice Day....

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Mrs. McClellan, wife of Mayor, decorating honor men of N.Y. Fire Dept., New York

Mrs. McClellan, wife of Mayor, decorating honor men of N.Y. Fire Dept....

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[MEDAL OF HONOR OFFICERS] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[MEDAL OF HONOR OFFICERS] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Admires plaque to late President Wilson. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Passing through the main corridor of the new Federal Reserve Board building today while on the way to attend the dedication ceremonies, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widow of the War President paused to view the plaque in honor of her late husband, who founded the Federal Reserve System. 10/20/37

Admires plaque to late President Wilson. Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. Pa...

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Inauguration, 1913; Court of Honor

Inauguration, 1913; Court of Honor

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MEDALS, DECORATIONS, ETC. MEDAL OF HONOR, NAVY

MEDALS, DECORATIONS, ETC. MEDAL OF HONOR, NAVY

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Court of Honor, 1917 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Court of Honor, 1917 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Construction of Inaugural stands in Court of Honor started. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. A view of the White House through the construction work of the Court of Honor inaugural stands. Directly opposite these stands will be the President's reviewing stand

Construction of Inaugural stands in Court of Honor started. Washington...

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Miss Virginia Moran of Seneca Falls as "Truth" in the Dnace [Dance] Drama, depicting the Progress of Woman, to be given at the reception at Seneca Falls on July 20 in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman's Party in connection with the seventy-fifth Equal Rights anniversary celebration.

Miss Virginia Moran of Seneca Falls as "Truth" in the Dnace [Dance] Dr...

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Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes, Jr., and Mrs. Elridge Jordan, with some of the wounded soldiers whom they assisted at the garden party given in honor of the veterans at the W.H. [i.e., White House] June 5

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Grandfather clock presented to the DAR at Memorial Continental Hall, Wash. in honor of 110th Birthday of oldest member, Mrs. Louisa Kirwin Caprou Thiers, a real daughter of the Revolution. Born in Oneida Co., N.Y., now lives in Milwaukee. One of the oldest living persons whose birth can be authenticated. In excellent health and occassionally attends the DAR conferences in her own state

Grandfather clock presented to the DAR at Memorial Continental Hall, W...

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Youngster presents President Coolidge with check for flood victims and first "Buddy Poppy" for Veterans of Foreign Wars. Today was a happy one for little Elizabeth Anne Stitt, three-year-old daughter of Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, for she had the honor of presenting President Coolidge, as head of the American Red Cross, a $500 check for the Mississippi Flood victims and the first "Buddy Poppy" of the season. The check was a contribution from the "buddy Poppy" Relief Fund of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The poppies are [...]de by disabled veterans and distributed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the week proceding Memorial Day

Youngster presents President Coolidge with check for flood victims and...

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President invited to Roosevelt Square. Washington, D.C., Oct. 22. President Roosevelt agreed today to visit Gainsville, Ga., November 24th when the city dedicates 'Roosevelt Square' in his honor. The city's public square has been rebuilt and renamed. Senator Richard B. Russell, left, and Senator Walter F. George, look over one of the drawings of the square, after asking the president to dedicate the square

President invited to Roosevelt Square. Washington, D.C., Oct. 22. Pres...

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Civil War Veterans active as House doorkeepers. Washington, D.C. May 28. William H. Young, 95, and Colonel John T. Ryan, 90, doorkeepers in the House Gallery in the Capitol, are eagerly looking forward to Memorial Day when they will take part in excercises at Arlington National Cemetery in honor of the many Civil War heroes with whom they served. Both vividly recall the Generals Grant, Sherman, and Early. They served in the Union Army, 5/28/37

Civil War Veterans active as House doorkeepers. Washington, D.C. May 2...

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Winners of the Collier Trophy. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. The Collier Trophy, considered aviation's highest honor, was won today by two army aviators, they were credited with flying the first pressure cabin airplane anywhere in the world. Maj. Carl F. Green, left and Capt. Alfred H. Johnson, both of Wright Field, Ohio, 9/16/38

Winners of the Collier Trophy. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. The Collier...

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Famous Kansas editor talks to members of National Press Club. Washington, D.C., Sept. 20. Taking as his theme "a liberal looks cross-eyed at the White House" William Allen White, famous editor of The Emporia (Kan.) Gazette, today addressed member sof the National Press Club at a luncheon in his honor, the talk was "off-the-record," 9/20/38

Famous Kansas editor talks to members of National Press Club. Washingt...

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Irish get together with Corrigan Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Doug "Wrong Way" Corrigan, honor guest of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians at the Willard Hotel, sits down to luncheon with Reverend Sheehan, (left) and Charge D'Affairs of the Irish Legation Robert Patrick Brennan, 8/10/38

Irish get together with Corrigan Washington, D.C., Aug. 10. Doug "Wron...

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Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. A typical Hollywood reception was accorded Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, as she arrived in Washington today to represent the movie city in participating in National Airmail Week. Miss Weldon will appear in the forthcoming Paramount Technicolor Production "Men With Wings" shortly to be released. She was chosen for the honor of representing Hollywood during National Airmail by the 22 pilots and stunt men who are in the production with her. Miss Jean O'Connell, daughter of Ambrose O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the Postmaster General, is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the star. Others in the picture are, left to right: Charles W. Stark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Harlee Branch, Asst. Postmaster General; Senaotr William Gibbs McAdoo of California; Ambrose O'Connell, and Walter Hartley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 5/15/38

Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airma...

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New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first public appearance. Washington, D.C., April 13. Juan Francisco Cardenas, recently appointed Charge D'Affaires of the Spanish Embassy under the Franco Regime, today made his first public appearance when he spoke to members of the National Press Club at a special luncheon in his honor. 4-13-39

New Spanish Charge D'Affaires guest of National Press Club in first pu...

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New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag raising ceremony in honor of neighborhood boys in the United States Army

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag rais...

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Citation winners. Citation winner, Joseph H. Kautsky, an employee in the Dodge Plant of the Link-Belt Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, speaking on behalf of the Honor Group at the luncheon tendered by Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board (WPB) following the White House Ceremony. Seated left to right are; William G. Marshall, Chairman of the War Production Drive and Mr. Nelson

Citation winners. Citation winner, Joseph H. Kautsky, an employee in t...

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Chicago, Illinois. Good Shepherd Community Center. President of a steelworkers union local displaying honor roll on which names of members going into the armed forces will be listed

Chicago, Illinois. Good Shepherd Community Center. President of a stee...

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Weslaco, Texas. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Monument to Mercer G. Evans, in whose honor the community is named

Weslaco, Texas. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Monument to M...

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Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. Natives who played a great part in the Allied success in New Guinea are addressed by General Vasey. Native police form a guard of honor as native carriers are presented with medals

Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. Natives who played a g...

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The 1897 Vance Memorial Presbyterian (originally United Presbyterian) Church, built in 1897 by iron and hardware industrialist James Nelson Vance, in honor of his parents in Wheeling, West Virginia

The 1897 Vance Memorial Presbyterian (originally United Presbyterian) ...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: West Virginia Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Pur... More

California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, California

California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, California

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Located in Lincoln Park, this unique art museum is one of the city's great treasures. It's spectacular setting is made even more dramatic by the imposing ... More

Honor's call - Public domain World War One sheet music

Honor's call - Public domain World War One sheet music

John W. Metcalf. (statement of responsibility) For men's voices (TTBB). "Words by J.W.M."--Caption. Title from caption. "To the men of the United States Army and Navy"--Caption. Also available in digital form o... More

The Union Agency, Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK

The Union Agency, Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK

Field records also include field notes for HABS No. OK-53 1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: South of Reservoir, also atop the hill, is the Union Agency, which today houses the Five Civilized T... More

Dedication on May 30, 1985 of the USO headquarters building as the "Bob Hope Building," in honor of comedian Bob Hope (light blue jacket), Washington, D.C.

Dedication on May 30, 1985 of the USO headquarters building as the "Bo...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

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