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Warns against armed Japanese in California. Rep. John F. Dockweiler, D. of Cal., charged before the House Military Affairs Committee that 25,000 Japanese reservists, fully armed, are in California ready to fight for their country on a moment's notice. Rep. Dockweiler's testimony was interrupted by Chairman John J. McSwain who ruled that such testimony should be given in executive session. 2/13/35

Warns against armed Japanese in California. Rep. John F. Dockweiler, D...

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Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National Army Day. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William Bankhead signing a resolution today to make April 6 every year Army Day and thereby make it a national holiday. Seated can be seen Speaker Bankhead and Vice President Garner while standing, left to right, are: Edward Bettleheim, Adjutant General of the Military Order of the World War; Rep. Lister Hilu, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee; and Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, 3/19/1937

Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National...

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Baruch at hearing. Barnard M. Baruch, left, Chairman of the president's Take-the-Profits-Out-of-War Committee, faces Rep. John J. McSwain, D. of S.C., Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee during hearings on the McSwain bill. 1/25/35

Baruch at hearing. Barnard M. Baruch, left, Chairman of the president'...

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Former congressman at military hearing. Ross Collins, former representative from Mississippi, testifies at the House Military Affairs Committee considering the Wilcox Bill to establish air bases. 2/13/35

Former congressman at military hearing. Ross Collins, former represent...

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Urges universal draft In event of war. Frank N. Belgrano, Jr., National Commander of the American Legion, left, urges the House Military Affairs committee to draft a law conscripting all men and resources in the event of war. With Belgrano in the picture are Rep. James M. Fitzpatrick, D. of N.Y., and Rep. Lister Hill, D. of Ala., Acting Chairman, right. 1/23/35

Urges universal draft In event of war. Frank N. Belgrano, Jr., Nationa...

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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General William Mitchell, Assistant Chief of the Army Air Service appeared before the House Military Affairs committee, today, Feb. 17th. Roosevelt told the committee that aircraft was a supplementsupplementary arm of the National Defense and should be kept that way, while General Mitchell continued his fight for the unification of the air services. In the group, left to right: Rep. William C. Wright, George; Rep. John J. McSwain, South Carolina; General Mitchell, Rep. J.C. McKenzie, Illinois, Chairman of the committee; Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General Will...

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In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., April 26. Highlight of today's news on Capitol Hill was the autogiro hearing before the House Military Affairs Committee, with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison as the first witness. Outstanding aviation experts were asked their opinion of the value of rotor type of aircraft in time of war. Here we see, left to right: Prof. Alexander Klemin, Dean of the Guggenhein School of Aeronautics, New York City; Rep. Andrew J. may, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, 4/26/38

In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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Baruch at hearing. Barnard M. Baruch, left, Chairman of the president's Take-the-Profits-Out-of-War Committee, faces Rep. John J. McSwain, D. of S.C., Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee during hearings on the McSwain bill. 12535

Baruch at hearing. Barnard M. Baruch, left, Chairman of the president'...

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Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. General Malin Craig, Chief of Staff, U.S.A., Representative Andrew J. May, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Secretary of War Harry Woodring looking over plans for a future Army Building Program. The Army heads were called before the committee to discuss in executive session the plans for the president's $552,000,000 armaments program, 1/17/39

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Chief on stand. Maj. General Douglas MacArthur, Chief of Staff, U.S.A. testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee on the Take-the- Profits-out-of-War resolution. 2/5/35

Chief on stand. Maj. General Douglas MacArthur, Chief of Staff, U.S.A....

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Billie Mitchell takes stand. General William Mitchell, former head of the U.S. Air Corps, was one of the outstanding witnesses to give testimony at the secret hearing of the House Military Affairs Committee considering the Wilcox Air Base Bill. 2/13/35

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Army leaders questioned by House Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Brig. General George P. Tyner, left, Assistant Chief of Staff, today told the House Military Affairs Committee that the U.S. Should 'not send its soldiers in the field with antiquated weapons'. He said the $110,000,000 recommended for critical items by President Roosevelt would be only sufficient to equip the present regular Army and National Guard. Maj. General C.M. Weston, Chief of Ordinance, and Maj. General R.M. Beck, right, Assistant U.S. Chief of Staff, also appeared before the committee, 1/24/39

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Senate committee quizzes members on government cooperation given French mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau and Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring were today questioned by the Senate Military Affairs Committee concerning the aid they gave a French Mission buying late model American-made fighting planes. Following the hearing Chairman Sheppard announced a transcript of the testimony, excluding what was considered military secrets, would be made public shortly. In the picture, left to right: Secretary Morgenthau, Chairman Andrew J. May of the House Military Affairs Committee; John W. Hanes, Undersecretary of the Treasury; Secretary Woodring; and Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson, 2-16-39

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Senate committee quizzes members on government cooperation given French mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau and Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring were today questioned by the Senate Military Affairs Committee concerning the aid they gave a French Mission buying late model American-made fighting planes. Following the hearing Chairman Sheppard announced a transcript of the testimony, excluding what was considered military secrets, would be made public shortly. In the picture, left to right: Secretary Morgenthau, Chairman Andrew J. May of the House Military Affairs Committee; John W. Hanes, Undersecretary of the Treasury; Secretary Woodring; and Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson, 2-16-39

Senate committee quizzes members on government cooperation given Frenc...

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Barney Baruch. Barnard M. Barush, testifying before the House Military Affairs Committee on war profits, takes his time answering questions. 1/25/35

Barney Baruch. Barnard M. Barush, testifying before the House Military...

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Dern and War. Secretary of War Dern tells the House Military Affairs Committee that government manufacture of [...]unitions might prove detrimental to national defense. 1/28/35

Dern and War. Secretary of War Dern tells the House Military Affairs C...

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Billie Mitchell takes stand. General William Mitchell, former head of the U.S. Air Corps, was one of the outstanding witnesses to give testimony at the secret hearing of the House Military Affairs Committee considering the Wilcox Air Base Bill. 21335

Billie Mitchell takes stand. General William Mitchell, former head of ...

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Army leaders questioned by House Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Brig. General George P. Tyner, left, Assistant Chief of Staff, today told the House Military Affairs Committee that the U.S. Should 'not send its soldiers in the field with antiquated weapons'. He said the $110,000,000 recommended for critical items by President Roosevelt would be only sufficient to equip the present regular Army and National Guard. Maj. General C.M. Weston, Chief of Ordinance, and Maj. General R.M. Beck, right, Assistant U.S. Chief of Staff, also appeared before the committee, 12439

Army leaders questioned by House Military Affairs Committee. Washingto...

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Warns against armed Japanese in California. Rep. John F. Dockweiler, D. of Cal., charged before the House Military Affairs Committee that 25,000 Japanese reservists, fully armed, are in California ready to fight for their country on a moment's notice. Rep. Dockweiler's testimony was interrupted by Chairman John J. McSwain who ruled that such testimony should be given in executive session. 21335

Warns against armed Japanese in California. Rep. John F. Dockweiler, D...

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On war profits. Secretary of War Dern, left, appears before the House Military Affairs Committee to give testimony on the McSwain Take-the-Profits-Out-of-War resolution. From the left: Sec. Dern; Rep. John J. McSwain, D. of S.C., chairman, and Assistant Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring. 12835

On war profits. Secretary of War Dern, left, appears before the House ...

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Solons inspect new Army Bomber. Washington, D.C. March 10. Members of the House Military Affairs Committee with U.S. Chief of staff General Mailin Craig inspecting the new 4-Engine Boeing Bomber which arrived at Bolling Field today. This ship is first of 13 which will be delivered to the Army Air Corps in the newer future. In the photograph, left to right, can't be seen: Rep. Andrew Edmiston, West Virginia; Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Pennsylvania; Capt. C.E. O'Connor, pilot of the ship; Rep. Andrew J. May, Kentucky; Maj. General Malin H. Craig

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Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. General Malin Craig, Chief of Staff, U.S.A., Representative Andrew J. May, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Secretary of War Harry Woodring looking over plans for a future Army Building Program. The Army heads were called before the committee to discuss in executive session the plans for the president's $552,000,000 armaments program, 11739

Army heads discuss plans with Military Affairs Committee. Washington, ...

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Rep. Lister Hill of Alabama (left) who was married to Miss Henrietta McCormick of Eufaula, Alabama, on February 20th, being presented with a silver service tray by Rep. John J. McSwain of South Carolina, on behalf of the members of the House Military Affairs Committee who are shown in the photograph. Rep. Hill is a member of the Committee

Rep. Lister Hill of Alabama (left) who was married to Miss Henrietta M...

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Dern and War. Secretary of War Dern tells the House Military Affairs Committee that government manufacture of ...unitions might prove detrimental to national defense. 12835

Dern and War. Secretary of War Dern tells the House Military Affairs C...

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Former congressman at military hearing. Ross Collins, former representative from Mississippi, testifies at the House Military Affairs Committee considering the Wilcox Bill to establish air bases. 21335

Former congressman at military hearing. Ross Collins, former represent...

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Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National Army Day. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William Bankhead signing a resolution today to make April 6 every year Army Day and thereby make it a national holiday. Seated can be seen Speaker Bankhead and Vice President Garner while standing, left to right, are: Edward Bettleheim, Adjutant General of the Military Order of the World War; Rep. Lister Hilu, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee; and Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, 3191937

Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National...

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House Military Affairs Committee

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Johnson denies collusive bidding charges. General Hugh S. Johnson denied before the House Military Affairs Committee that he had blinked at collusive budding on the part of shipbuilders while he headed the NRA. 12635

Johnson denies collusive bidding charges. General Hugh S. Johnson deni...

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Johnson denies collusive bidding charges. General Hugh S. Johnson denied before the House Military Affairs Committee that he had blinked at collusive budding on the part of shipbuilders while he headed the NRA. 1/26/35

Johnson denies collusive bidding charges. General Hugh S. Johnson deni...

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In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., April 26. Highlight of today's news on Capitol Hill was the autogiro hearing before the House Military Affairs Committee, with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison as the first witness. Outstanding aviation experts were asked their opinion of the value of rotor type of aircraft in time of war. Here we see, left to right: Prof. Alexander Klemin, Dean of the Guggenhein School of Aeronautics, New York City; Rep. Andrew J. may, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, 42638

In spotlight at Congressional autogiro hearing. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Major General Charles T. Harris, Jr., explaining the workings of the breech in a sixteen-inch gun to Congressman Andrew J. May, chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee. Mr. May saw the huge gun fired, then toured the proving ground, and examined mobile artillery, small arms, and other ordnance material

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Major General Charles T. Harris, Jr...

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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General William Mitchell, Assistant Chief of the Army Air Service appeared before the House Military Affairs committee, today, Feb. 17th. Roosevelt told the committee that aircraft was a supplementsupplementary arm of the National Defense and should be kept that way, while General Mitchell continued his fight for the unification of the air services. In the group, left to right: Rep. William C. Wright, George; Rep. John J. McSwain, South Carolina; General Mitchell, Rep. J.C. McKenzie, Illinois, Chairman of the committee; Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General Will...

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On war profits. Secretary of War Dern, left, appears before the House Military Affairs Committee to give testimony on the McSwain Take-the-Profits-Out-of-War resolution. From the left: Sec. Dern; Rep. John J. McSwain, D. of S.C., chairman, and Assistant Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring. 1/28/35

On war profits. Secretary of War Dern, left, appears before the House ...

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Solons inspect new Army Bomber. Washington, D.C. March 10. Members of the House Military Affairs Committee with U.S. Chief of staff General Mailin Craig inspecting the new 4-Engine Boeing Bomber which arrived at Bolling Field today. This ship is first of 13 which will be delivered to the Army Air Corps in the newer future. In the photograph, left to right, can't be seen: Rep. Andrew Edmiston, West Virginia; Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Pennsylvania; Capt. C.E. O'Connor, pilot of the ship; Rep. Andrew J. May, Kentucky; Maj. General Malin H. Craig

Solons inspect new Army Bomber. Washington, D.C. March 10. Members of ...

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Rep. Lister Hill of Alabama (left) who was married to Miss Henrietta McCormick of Eufaula, Alabama, on February 20th, being presented with a silver service tray by Rep. John J. McSwain of South Carolina, on behalf of the members of the House Military Affairs Committee who are shown in the photograph. Rep. Hill is a member of the Committee

Rep. Lister Hill of Alabama (left) who was married to Miss Henrietta M...

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Barney Baruch. Barnard M. Barush, testifying before the House Military Affairs Committee on war profits, takes his time answering questions. 12535

Barney Baruch. Barnard M. Barush, testifying before the House Military...

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