Part of PICRYL.com. Not developed or endorsed by the Library of Congress

glass negatives

speaker

district of columbia

library of congress

united states history

william

house

bankhead

washington dc

house william b

public
23 media by topic ∙ page 1 of 1
House Speaker ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead took a few practice swings with his gavel today for the benefit of photographers. It is the same gavel he will use when calls the House to order tomorrow when the third session of the 76th Congress convenes

House Speaker ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of ...

A black and white photo of a man holding a microphone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

House adjourns after passing revised neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Surrounded by page boys, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead waves goodbye to House members as the House adjourned sine die after passing administration's Neutrality Bill repealing the arms embargo

House adjourns after passing revised neutrality bill. Washington, D.C....

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead appeared in rare form today as he took a few practice swings for photographers with the gavel he will open the House tomorrow when the third session of the 76th Congress convenes

Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Sp...

A black and white photo of a man speaking into a microphone. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senate and House leader leave for Roosevelt political confab. Annapolis, MD, June 25. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, (left) Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, arrive to board the first boat leaving here for Jefferson Island and President Roosevelt's "Love Feast" for Democratic Members of Congress

Senate and House leader leave for Roosevelt political confab. Annapoli...

A group of men standing on top of a wooden dock. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker Bankhead holds press conference on return to Capitol. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Holding his first press conference since his return to Washington, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead told Newspapermen today he believed the major threat in the way of Democratic party harmony in the next session was the possibility of development of blocs and factions due to the one-sided Democratic majority. Bankhead said he hoped for a brief session

Speaker Bankhead holds press conference on return to Capitol. Washingt...

A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Bankheads from Alabama. Washington, D.C., April 21. The Bankhead brothers, Speaker of the House William B., and Senator John H., 2nd, find time during the busy sessions of congress to get together with their wives once a week for a quiet family dinner and chat about the news from their home state of Alabama. Speaker and Mrs. Bankhead, left, and Senator and Mrs. Bankhead

The Bankheads from Alabama. Washington, D.C., April 21. The Bankhead b...

A black and white photo of a family sitting on a couch. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead enjoys a bite of lunch in the House restaurant following the opening of the special session today. 11/15/37

Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Speaker of the House ...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture of Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead

Speaker of the house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. A new informal picture...

A black and white photo of a man giving a speech. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead really warmed up to his subject as he conducted the first class for freshman members of the House

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House W...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker of House discusses legislative program with President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead arriving at the White House today for a conference with President Roosevelt. Upon leaving, Bankhead told newsmen he had discussed with President Roosevelt this session's legislative program and also made arrangements for the message the Chief Executive will deliver to Congress on January 4, 12/22/38

Speaker of House discusses legislative program with President. Washing...

A man in a coat and hat standing in front of a door. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vice President and Speaker in jovial mood as they leave conference with President. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Leaving the White House today with Vice President Garner after a conference with President Roosevelt, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead chuckles as he tells reporters he has never seen a more brotherly, affectionate greeting in all his life, than the one the Chief Executive extended the Vice President. Bankhead said President Roosevelt greeted Vice President Garner at the conference by singing 'Happy New Year to You'

Vice President and Speaker in jovial mood as they leave conference wit...

Two men in suits and hats are holding hats. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead was in fine form today as he practiced banging his gavel for the benefit of news photographers preparatory to the opening of the special session November 15. 11/12/37

Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House Wi...

A man in a suit standing in front of an american flag. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bankheads get together. Washington, D.C., June 8. The Bankheads of Alabama, Senator John H. 2nd, Speaker of the House William B., and Col. H.M. Bankhead, U.S.A. retired, as they met at the Capitol today for luncheon, a sure indication that this session of Congress is drawing to a close, 6/8/38

Bankheads get together. Washington, D.C., June 8. The Bankheads of Ala...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Somoza welcomed to House of Representatives. Washington, D.C., May 8. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead as he welcomed Nicaraguan President Anastasia Somoza to the chamber where he made a brief speech today as part of his tour of the Capitol

Somoza welcomed to House of Representatives. Washington, D.C., May 8. ...

A black and white photo of two men shaking hands. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senate and house leaders together. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Alvin W. Barkley, Senate Majority Leader, discuss plans from the Democratic viewpoint for the special session as they lunch in the Capitol restaurant. Speaker Bankhead seemed to be emphasizing a point as the cameraman snapped the picture, 11/13/37

Senate and house leaders together. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Speaker ...

A black and white photo of two men sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old block are Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead and Senator John H. Bankhead, democrats from Alabama. Their father, the late Senator John H. Bankhead, also spent many years in Congress

Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old b...

A couple of men sitting next to each other on a couch. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bosses of Senate and House admire s by Christy. Washington, D.C., March 10. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead view the oil s of themselves by Howard Chandler Christy, (left) noted American artist. The of Speaker Bankhead is completed but the one of Vice President Garner has yet to receive the finishing touches, 3/10/1937

Bosses of Senate and House admire s by Christy. Washington, D.C., Marc...

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Headaches anew for Speaker. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Congressional headaches are again the order for Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, who is pictured at his desk today following his return to the capital for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/22/38

Headaches anew for Speaker. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Congressional h...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker of House holds first press conference. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead today held his first press conference since returning to the Capitol for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/22/38

Speaker of House holds first press conference. Washington, D.C., Dec. ...

A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

House leaders in huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Rep. John J. O'Connor, House Majority, snapped at the Capitol today as they discussed plans for the special session which convenes on November 15. 11/12/37

House leaders in huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the Hou...

A black and white photo of two men sitting on a couch. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead forgot his official duties for a while today to welcome his talented actress daughter, Tallulah, at the Capitol today. Miss Bankhead is in the Capitol to open in a new play "Reflected Glory." Left to right: Tallulah Bankhead, Speaker of the House, and Mrs. Bankhead

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House Willia...

A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Speaker signs last minute bills. Washington, D.C., June 15. With Mrs. Bankhead looking on, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead is pictured signing last-minute bills as the House neared adjournment today, 6/15/38

Speaker signs last minute bills. Washington, D.C., June 15. With Mrs. ...

A man and a woman sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New gavel for Speaker as House nears adjournment. Washington, D.C., June 15. A gavel of ebony and birchwood made by the great grandson of David Crockett, Texas pioneer, was presented to the Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead today by two of the Lone State representatives, Rep. Albert Thomas, (left) and Rep. Nat Patton (right), 6/15/38

New gavel for Speaker as House nears adjournment. Washington, D.C., Ju...

A black and white photo of three men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description