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Perfect comfort for Chairman of House Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Rep. James P. Buchanan Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee believes in perfect comfort as he drives home a point at a meeting of his Committee with Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Acting Budget Director Daniel Bell

Perfect comfort for Chairman of House Appropriations Committee. Washin...

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Rep. Randolph, champion dunker of Congress. Washington, D.C., May 4. Rep. Jennings Randolph of West Virginia today bent an elbow, crooked a doughnut around a finger, dunked a decided dunk into his coffee, and was declared a champ. Rep. Caroline O'Day, runner-up, presented him with the cup while B.V. Little of the Mayflower Doughnut Corp., sponsor of the contest, looks on. Rep. Randolph will be officially presented with the cup this summer at the World's Fair in the Doughnut Company's exhibit

Rep. Randolph, champion dunker of Congress. Washington, D.C., May 4. R...

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James Roosevelt before Tax Evasion Committee. Washington D.C., July 13. James Roosevelt, the President's son and Secretary appeared unexpectedly today before Joint Congressional Committee on Tax Evasion to deny "emphatically" assertions by Rep. Hamilton Fish, R. of New York that he has used tax law loopholes. Roosevelt said "I want to say that neither now nor at any time have I had any connection with any foreign personal holding company." Roosevelt is shown as he made the statements on the witness stand [...]

James Roosevelt before Tax Evasion Committee. Washington D.C., July 13...

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New York Solon. Washington, D.C., May 12. Rep. Hamilton Fish, republican of New York, today urged Senate approval of his proposal to conduct a referendum on the question of draft of man power in the event of war. Fish said he believed such a referendum could be conducted without a constitutional amendment. He is pictured as he appeared before the Senate referendum hearing

New York Solon. Washington, D.C., May 12. Rep. Hamilton Fish, republic...

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LAFOLLETTE, ROBERT M. REP. FROM WISCONSIN 1885-1891; GOVERNOR, 1901-1906; SENATOR, 1906-1925

LAFOLLETTE, ROBERT M. REP. FROM WISCONSIN 1885-1891; GOVERNOR, 1901-19...

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NELSON, KNUTE. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1883-1899; GOVERNOR, 1892-1895; SENATOR, 1895-1923

NELSON, KNUTE. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1883-1899; GOVERNOR, 1892-1895; SE...

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BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERAL, 1913-1921

BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERA...

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[ELDER, JAMES WALTER, FLOYD, REP. FROM LOUISIANA, 1913-1915 (?)]

[ELDER, JAMES WALTER, FLOYD, REP. FROM LOUISIANA, 1913-1915 (?)]

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BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERAL, 1913-1921

BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERA...

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[Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commission, 1919-1925]

[Lewis, David John. Rep. from Maryland, 1911-1917; U.S. Tariff Commiss...

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BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERAL, 1913-1921. IN CARRIAGE

BURLESON, ALBERT SIDNEY. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1899-1913; POSTMASTER GENERA...

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SCHALL, THOMAS DAVID. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1915-1925; SENATOR, 1925-1936. LEFT

SCHALL, THOMAS DAVID. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1915-1925; SENATOR, 1925-19...

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KING, EDWARD JOHN. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1915-

KING, EDWARD JOHN. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1915-

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NORRIS, GEORGE WILLIAM. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-. SNAP

NORRIS, GEORGE WILLIAM. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-....

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NATIONAL AERO COAST PATROL COMMN. CURTISS HYDROAEROPLANE OR FLYING BOAT EXHIBITED NEAR HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING. REP. KAHN; UNIDENTIFIED; ASST. SEC. INGRAHAM; ADM. PEARY; REP. LIEB; PROF. FRANKENFIELD; BOWMAN; TAYLOR; NEWTON; SMITH. UNIDENTIFIED MAN, BACK TURNED RIGHT OF KAHN

NATIONAL AERO COAST PATROL COMMN. CURTISS HYDROAEROPLANE OR FLYING BOA...

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BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1920. WITH SON, WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD

BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-192...

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HARDWICK, THOMAS WILLIAM, REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1902-1914; SENATOR, 1914-1919; GOVERNOR, 1921-1923. GROUP: HARDWICK, DR. M.L. BRITTAIN, GA. COMMR. ED.; N.A. HARRIS, GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA; SEN. HOKE SMITH

HARDWICK, THOMAS WILLIAM, REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1902-1914; SENATOR, 1914-...

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HARDY, RUFUS, REP. FROM TEXAS, 1917-1923. THANKSGIVING TURKEY

HARDY, RUFUS, REP. FROM TEXAS, 1917-1923. THANKSGIVING TURKEY

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[Senator Charles L. McNary and Rep. Gilbert N. Haugen, half-length portrait, standing at the White House, shaking hands]

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AIR MAIL PILOT GETS HIGHEST MEDAL FOR BRAVERY. MAL FREEBURG, COMMERCIAL AIRMAIL PILOT, RECEIVES THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FROM THE PRESIDENT, AND THUS BECOMES THE FIRST AIR MAIL PILOT EVER TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY DURING PEACE TIMES. FROM THE LEFT: DAVID L. BEHNCKE, PRESIDENT OF THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION; W.W. HOWES, 2ND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL IN CHARGE OF AIRMAIL; JESSE DONALDSON, DEPUTY TO MR. HOWE; REP. CLYDE KELLEY OF PA; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; PILOT FREEBURG RECEIVING MEDAL AND STEPHEN A. CESLER, SUPERINTENDENT OF AIR MAILS

AIR MAIL PILOT GETS HIGHEST MEDAL FOR BRAVERY. MAL FREEBURG, COMMERCIA...

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They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday at the House lobby hearing made more news this week. L. to r.: Norman Shook, nephew of Rep. Patton, (who was reported to have said "Hell, that box did not contain cigars") Rep. Adolph J. Sabath (D. of Ill), Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex.) and Nat Patton Jr., who arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday by plane from Texas to be with his dad in his attempt to ward off suspicions that the Congressman may have received some cash favors for his vote on the Utility death sentence last month. 8/1/35

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Wash. D.C. Cross examiner. Rep. Frederick R. Lehlbach (R. of N.J.) of the House Rules Lobby Investigation snapped as he fired questions regarding lobbying and vote influencing practices, at Thomas G. Corcoran, New Deal Brain Tester, who has been accused of using pressure on Rep. Ralph Brewster's vote on the recent Utility "death sentence." 7/10/35

Wash. D.C. Cross examiner. Rep. Frederick R. Lehlbach (R. of N.J.) of ...

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BELATED VALENTINE. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARVIN McINTYRE, PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARY, RECEIVES A BELATED VALENTINE FOR HIS CHIEF FROM TENNESSEE. FROM THE LEFT: DR. P. A. LYON, PRESIDENT OF STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, MURFREESBORO, TN; McINTYRE; FLORENCE COX; AND REP. J.R. MITCHELL (D-TN), WHO SUPERVISED THE PRESENTATION

BELATED VALENTINE. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARVIN McINTYRE, PRESIDENTIAL SECR...

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Congress sees model of new proposed American-designed dirigible. Washington, D.C. June 9. Rep. Edward A. Kenney, (right) of New Jersey, Chairman of the House Interstate Commerce Committee, viewing a model of a new american designed dirigible displayed at the Capitol today. Roland B. Respess, President of the Respess Aeronautical Engineering Corp., is pointing out the features of the ship to the House member. The House Interstate Subcommittee is hearing the witness on a bill recently introducted to authorize the loan of $12,000,000 for constructing two eight-million-cubic-foot dirigible airships, a large american airship plane, and Atlantic operating terminal with a veiw toward establishing twice-a-week American Transatlantic airship service. 6/9/37

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"Most unpopular" member of congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Representative Ralph E. Church, Republican of Illinois, whose persistency in making points of order and objecting to unanimous consent requests for adjournment, has earned him the title of "The Most Unpopular Member". The House recessed on Thanksgiving Day only "by the courtesy of" rep. Church, as House Leader Rayburn put it. Rep. Church says he is determined that, having been called in special session, the solons stick on the job. 11/30/37

"Most unpopular" member of congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Repres...

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From Massachusetts. Washington, D.C., June 19. Rep. Allen T. Treadway, (left) and Senator David I. Walsh, both from Massachusetts. Rep. Treadway is the Senior Republican Congressman from the Bay State while Senator Walsh is the Senior Senator for the same state, 6/19/37

From Massachusetts. Washington, D.C., June 19. Rep. Allen T. Treadway,...

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Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 27. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, former Rep. John Young Brown related how a union-sponsored radio program, designed to give publicity to the conditions in "Bloody Harlan" County, was destroyed because the Harlan grand jury threaten to summon all participants in the program. Brown added, "the man scheduled to make the next speech on the program, which was sponsored by the United Mine Workers, suddenly developed business in Chicago, another lost his way while coming to the studio, and another didn't get there on time," 4/27/1937

Grand jury "killed" union-sponsored program in Harlan County, Ky. Wash...

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New secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., April 29. Thomas J. Slowie, of Iowa, has been named to the much sought-after post of secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Slowie succeeds Herbert L. Pettey, who resigned sometime ago to direct a New York radio station. Mr. Slowie is now secretary to Rep. William S. Jacobsen. of Iowa, 4-29-37

New secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., ...

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Speaker bestows campaign kiss. Washington, D.C., June 16. Four month old George Donahue O'Brien, son of Rep. and Mrs. George D. O'Brien of Michigan, was greeted with a typical campaign kiss as he met Speaker Bankhead for the first time tonight just before the house adjourned, 6/16/38

Speaker bestows campaign kiss. Washington, D.C., June 16. Four month o...

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Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Guy. M. Gillette, winner over Rep. Otha Werin in the recent Iowa primary, happily displays sheaf of congratulatory telegrams and letters on his victory as he returned to the Capitol today, 6/11/38

Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senato...

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Cheese party for statesmen. Washington, D.C., June 4. The famous swiss cheese from The Star Valley of Wyoming was the piece of resistance at the Capitol today for the members of Congress and other high government officials hailing from the state. The cheese weighed 250 pounds. Left to right: Rep. Paul R. Greener; Sen. Joseph D. O'Mahoney; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; Fred W. Johnson, Commisioner, General Land office; and Senator H.H. Schwartz, 6/4/38

Cheese party for statesmen. Washington, D.C., June 4. The famous swiss...

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$556,000,000 saved to consumers of electricity through TVA, TVA Committee told. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. Rep. John Rankin, of Mississippi, told the Joint Congressional Committee investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority that the TVA's power yeardstick had resulted in an annual saving of $556,000,000 to consumer of electricity. Rep. Rankin is co-author of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act, 12/10/38

$556,000,000 saved to consumers of electricity through TVA, TVA Commit...

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Dies' young son learns of un-American activities first hand. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. Young Bobby Dies, son of Rep. Martin Dies, Chairman of the Special House Committee investigating un-American activities, listens intently as his father questions witnesses before the committee today. On the left is Rep. Noah M. Mason, Republican of Illinois, a member of the committee, 81238

Dies' young son learns of un-American activities first hand. Washingto...

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New Jersey congressman. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal picture of Rep. Donald H. McLean, republican of New Jersey. 4- 8-39

New Jersey congressman. Washington, D.C., April 8. A new informal pict...

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Opposes judgeship for former Governor James V. Allred of Texas. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Rep. Martin Dies today told a one-man subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee that popular sentiment is 'overwhelming against appointment' of Former Governor James W. Alred as a District Judge for the southern district of Texas. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming, was the only member of the committee present to hear Dies express his opposition, 1-27-39

Opposes judgeship for former Governor James V. Allred of Texas. Washin...

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One republican greets another. Washington, D.C., March 27. Mrs. Edward Everett, Dolly Gann, sister of the late Vice President Curtis and president of the League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia, enthusiastically shook hands with Minority Leader of the House, Rep. Joe Martin of New York when he came to the receiving line at the League's dinner tonight. Rep. Martin has proved himself a threat to the democratic bloc in the House because of his tight organization. Mrs. Robert Taft, wife of the Ohio senator is next to Mrs. Gann. 3-27-39

One republican greets another. Washington, D.C., March 27. Mrs. Edward...

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Bored Congressmen. Washington, D.C., March 30. How dull a congressional hearing can be is indicated in this picture made today shortly before the House Irrigation and Reclamation Committee reported favorably a bill authorizing the government to extend further relief to water users on federal Reclamation and Indian Reclamation projects. In various stages of repose are, left to right - Rep. Compton I. White, Chairman, and Reps. Thomas D. Winter - Karl E. Mundt - Henry C. Dworshak - J. Thorkelson -. With the exception of Chairman White, who is a democrat, the rest of the Solons are republicans. 3-30-39

Bored Congressmen. Washington, D.C., March 30. How dull a congressiona...

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Rep. Joseph Martin [on steps of Capitol]

Rep. Joseph Martin [on steps of Capitol]

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Jones asks for $500,000,000 to lend to railroads and lease rail equipment. Washington, D.C., July 21. Jessie Jones, newly made Federal Lending Administrator suggested today the House Banking and Currency Committee that the RFC be given authority to lent the $500,000,000 for railroads in the new lending program and to use it to purchase and lease equipment to them asked by Rep. Clyde Williams about certain loans made to railroads which are in default, 'What do you do about it?' Jones answered, 'Well, we pray,' 7/21/39

Jones asks for $500,000,000 to lend to railroads and lease rail equipm...

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Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume duties as representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Jr., right, of Tennessee, son of the late Speaker of the House, was warmly greeted by Speaker Bankhead on his arrival at the Capitol today for the opening of Congress. Rep. Byrns won his seat in the November elections, 1/2/39

Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume ...

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Rep. Charles H. Leavy of Wash., 4-17-40

Rep. Charles H. Leavy of Wash., 4-17-40

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Two new Republican members of House from Ohio take seats. Washington, D.C., March 5. Recently victorious in their race for membership in the lower house of Congress, Mrs. Frances Payne Bolton, Cleveland, and J. Harry McGregor, West Lafayette, were sworn in and took their seats today. They are pictured being welcomed by other Ohio colleagues in the House. Left to right: Rep. L.L. Marshall, Congressman-at-large; Rep. Frances R. Bolton; Rep. George H. Bender, Congressman-at-large; and Rep. J. Harry McGregor, 3-5-40

Two new Republican members of House from Ohio take seats. Washington, ...

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California Congressman. Washigton, D.C., March 2. A new informal picture of Rep. Ed V. Izac, Democrat from California, 3-2- 40

California Congressman. Washigton, D.C., March 2. A new informal pictu...

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Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Karl Stefans of Nebraska

Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Karl Stefans of Nebraska

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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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Rep. John J. Sparkman of Ala. - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. John J. Sparkman of Ala. - Public domain portrait photograph

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Funeral services for Congressman Connery. Washington, D.C. June 16. Friends and relatives of the deceased Chariman of the House Labor Committee, Rep. William Connery, Massachusetts, photographed at the Union Station today as they boarded a train for Lynn, Massachusetts. To attend funeral services for Rep. Connery. Left to right: Samuel Rose, of the Veterans Administration, Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers, Massachusetts. and his brother Lawerence Connery, who also was Sec. to the deceased.

Funeral services for Congressman Connery. Washington, D.C. June 16. Fr...

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MONDELL, FRANK WHEELER. REP. FROM WYOMING, 1895-1897, 1899-1923. RIGHT, WITH SENATOR BACON

MONDELL, FRANK WHEELER. REP. FROM WYOMING, 1895-1897, 1899-1923. RIGHT...

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GEORGE, HENRY, JR., REP. FROM NEW YORK, 1911-1915

GEORGE, HENRY, JR., REP. FROM NEW YORK, 1911-1915

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ALLEN, ALFRED GAITHER. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1917. WITH REP. NICK LONGWORTH

ALLEN, ALFRED GAITHER. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1917. WITH REP. NICK LONGW...

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ILLINOIS VICE COMMISSION. MR. SCOUTTEN; EDMUND BEALL; T. JEFF TOSSEY; REP. J.T. McDERMOTT; BARRETT O'HARA, LT. GOV. OF ILLINOIS; BLAIR COAN; NEILS JUUL; D.T. WOODWARD

ILLINOIS VICE COMMISSION. MR. SCOUTTEN; EDMUND BEALL; T. JEFF TOSSEY; ...

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LEVY, JEFFERSON M. REP. FROM NEW YORK, 1899-1901, 1911-1915

LEVY, JEFFERSON M. REP. FROM NEW YORK, 1899-1901, 1911-1915

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GREENE, FRANK LESTER. REP. FROM VERMONT, 1912-1923; SENATOR, 1923-

GREENE, FRANK LESTER. REP. FROM VERMONT, 1912-1923; SENATOR, 1923-

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LEWIS, JAMES HAMILTON. REP. FROM WASHINGTON, 1897-1899; SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS, 1913-1919, 1931-

LEWIS, JAMES HAMILTON. REP. FROM WASHINGTON, 1897-1899; SENATOR FROM I...

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[HENRY, ROBERT LEE. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1897-1917]

[HENRY, ROBERT LEE. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1897-1917]

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BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1913-1915

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF S...

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O'HAIR, FRANK TRIMBLE. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1913-1915

O'HAIR, FRANK TRIMBLE. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1913-1915

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DOUGHTON, ROBERT LEE. REP. FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1911

DOUGHTON, ROBERT LEE. REP. FROM NORTH CAROLINA, 1911

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CLARK, CHAMP (JAMES BEAUCHAMP) REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1893-1895, 1897-1921. GROUP: CALLIE HOKE SMITH; GENVIEVE CLARK; JOSEPH JOHNSON; LUCY BURLESON; CHAMP CLARK

CLARK, CHAMP (JAMES BEAUCHAMP) REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1893-1895, 1897-192...

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BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1913-1915. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF S...

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LEWIS, DAVID JOHN. REP. FROM MARYLAND, 1911-1917; U.S. TARIFF COMMN., 1919-1925

LEWIS, DAVID JOHN. REP. FROM MARYLAND, 1911-1917; U.S. TARIFF COMMN., ...

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CURTIS, CHARLES. REP. FROM KANSAS, 1893-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1913, 1915-1929. VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 1929-1933

CURTIS, CHARLES. REP. FROM KANSAS, 1893-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1913, 1915...

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LINTHICUM, JOHN CHARLES. REP FROM MARYLAND, 1911-1927

LINTHICUM, JOHN CHARLES. REP FROM MARYLAND, 1911-1927

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SCHALL, THOMAS DAVID. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1915-1925; SENATOR, 1925-1936. WITH WIFE

SCHALL, THOMAS DAVID. REP. FROM MINNESOTA, 1915-1925; SENATOR, 1925-19...

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RODENBERG, WILLIAM A., REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1899-1901, 1903-1913, 1915-1923

RODENBERG, WILLIAM A., REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1899-1901, 1903-1913, 1915-...

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GURNSEY, FRANK EDWARD. REP. FROM MAINE, 1908-1917

GURNSEY, FRANK EDWARD. REP. FROM MAINE, 1908-1917

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OAKLEY, PETER DAVIS. REP. FROM CONNECTICUT, 1915-1917

OAKLEY, PETER DAVIS. REP. FROM CONNECTICUT, 1915-1917

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DENT, STANLEY HUBERT, JR., REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1909-1921

DENT, STANLEY HUBERT, JR., REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1909-1921

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PREPAREDNESS PARADE. PRESIDENT WILSON, WILLIAM F. GUDE, AND RANDOLPH KAUFFMANN LEADING PARADE; AMONG THOSE IN NEXT ROW ARE: REP. JOE ROBINSON AND C.J. COLUMBUS

PREPAREDNESS PARADE. PRESIDENT WILSON, WILLIAM F. GUDE, AND RANDOLPH K...

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FULLER, CHARLES EUGENE. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1903-1913, 1915-1936

FULLER, CHARLES EUGENE. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1903-1913, 1915-1936

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BUCHANAN, FRANK. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1911-1917. RIGHT, WITH THOMAS W. LAWSON; LEAK HEARINGS

BUCHANAN, FRANK. REP. FROM ILLINOIS, 1911-1917. RIGHT, WITH THOMAS W. ...

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RANKIN, JEANETTE. REP. FROM MONTANA, 1917-1919. LEAVING WHITE HOUSE

RANKIN, JEANETTE. REP. FROM MONTANA, 1917-1919. LEAVING WHITE HOUSE

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WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. SAULSBURY, WILLARD, SENATOR FROM DELAWARE, 1913-1919; MOON, JOHN AUSTIN, REP. FROM TENNESSEE, 1897-1921; CLARK, CHAMP (JAMES BEAUCHAMP), REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1893-1895, 1897-1921. BUYING WAR SAVINGS AND THRIFT STAMPS; MARSHALL, THOMAS RILEY, GOVERNOR OF INDIANA, 1909-1913; VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 1913-1921

WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. SAULSBURY, WILLARD, SENATOR FROM DELAWARE, 1913-19...

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JOHNSON, ROYAL CLEAVES. REP. FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, 1915-1927

JOHNSON, ROYAL CLEAVES. REP. FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, 1915-1927

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HEINTZ, VICTOR. REP. FROM OHIO, 1917-1919. CAPTAIN 147TH INFANTRY, WORLD WAR

HEINTZ, VICTOR. REP. FROM OHIO, 1917-1919. CAPTAIN 147TH INFANTRY, WOR...

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McKEOWN, THOMAS DEITZ. REP. FROM OKLAHOMA, 1917-1921, 1923-. IN SPEAKER'S CHAIR

McKEOWN, THOMAS DEITZ. REP. FROM OKLAHOMA, 1917-1921, 1923-. IN SPEAKE...

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. REP. EDWARD BERTON ALMON, 4TH FROM LEFT; J.H. BANKHEAD, LEFT OF WILSON, FRONT; WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD, RIGHT REAR; PRESIDENT WILSON, REP. WILLIAM B. OLIVER RIGHT FRONT BEHIND BLACK ROOSTER; UNDERWOOD, RT OF DOOR; HEFLIN, J. THOMAS, PROFILE, BACK OF

ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE...

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Rep. State Voters Assn., 10/31/23

Rep. State Voters Assn., 10/31/23

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Rep. M.B. Madden of ILL. at W.H., [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C., 11/8/24]

Rep. M.B. Madden of ILL. at W.H., [i.e. White House, Washington, D.C.,...

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California representative. Washington, D.C., May 26. A new informal picture of Rep. H. Jerry Voorhis, democrat of California

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To fight curtailment of aid for drought-stricken farmers. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. At a joint Conference today 30 Senators and Representatives from drought stricken states decided to name a steering committee to Lay plans for a fight against any curtailment in general aid for drought-hit farmers. 15 members, one each from the states in the drought area, will compose the committee. Representatives from the RA, WPA and the Interior Department were also present at the meeting. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Senator William J. Bulow, South Dakota; Senator Elmer Thomas, Oklahoma; Rep. Jack Nicholds, Oklahoma, who presided at the meeting; Senator Lynn Frazier, North Dakota; and Senator Gerald P. Nye, North Dakota

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PRESIDENT SIGNS SMALL HOME LOAN MEASURE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY SIGNED THE BILL PROVIDING FOR A $2,000,000,000 REFINANCING OF SMALL HOME MORTGAGES TO PUT THEM ON LOWER INTEREST RATE. THE ADMINISTRATION HOPES TO HAVE THE LAW IN ACTIVE OPERATION WITHIN A MONTH. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH CAN BE SEEN: WILLIAM F. STEVENSON, CHAIRMAN OF HOME LOAN BANK BOARD; T. DWIGHT, MEMBER OF BOARD; RUSSELL HAWKINS, MEMBER; A. E. HUTCHISON, SECRETARY OF BOARD; HO..RUSSELL, GENERAL COUNSEL OF BOARD; CARRO[...], MEMBER; WALTER H. NEWTON, MEMBER; REP. WILLIAM F. BRUNNER, NY; SEN. JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, AR.

PRESIDENT SIGNS SMALL HOME LOAN MEASURE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY SIG...

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They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday at the House lobby hearing made more news this week. L. to r.: Norman Shook, nephew of Rep. Patton, (who was reported to have said "Hell, that box did not contain cigars") Rep. Adolph J. Sabath (D. of Ill), Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex.) and Nat Patton Jr., who arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday by plane from Texas to be with his dad in his attempt to ward off suspicions that the Congressman may have received some cash favors for his vote on the Utility death sentence last month. 8135

They believe the box contained cigars. This quartet, photoed Thursday ...

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Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April 3. The first member of Congress to raise his voice against what he called an "unlawful action" by a labor group, Rep. Martin Dies, Democrat of Texas, has introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry into the sit, 4/3/1937

Gets house backing on sit down strike inquiry. Washington, D.C., April...

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Probe of first lady and sons income tax, asked of Congress by N.Y. Solon. Washington D.C. July 9. Congress was asked today to examine the income tax returns of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, James and Elliot Roosevelt, sons of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, by Rep.Hamilton Fish, Republican of New York, when he appeared before the Special Congressional Committee on Tax Evasion. At the same time he also asked a probe of the tax returns of Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau and the Secretary's wife and father Henry Morgenthau, Sr. 7/9/37

Probe of first lady and sons income tax, asked of Congress by N.Y. Sol...

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A.F. of L. charter granted to special delivery messengers. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A five-year effort to obtain a charter in the American Federation of Labor met with success today for the National Association of Special Delivery Messengers. A.F. of L. President William Green is shown presenting the charter to John F. Middendorf, Legislative Representative of the National Association of Special Delivery Messengers. In the photograph, left to right: Leo E. George, President of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks; John F. Middendorf; Gilbert E. Hyatt, Legislative Representative for the National Federation of Post Office Clerks; William Green; Rep. John D. Dingell of Michigan; J.F. Bennett, President of the Railway Mail Clerks Association; and Henry Iler, Superintendent of the A.F. of L. 11/23/37

A.F. of L. charter granted to special delivery messengers. Washington,...

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Nice work if you can get it! Washington, D.C., June 10. Today was a happy day for Alphonse Roy, democrat, who was voted the seat of Rep. Arthur B. Jenks, Republican, in the House of Representatives. The final vote stood 214 to 122. Rep. Roy, representing the first district of New Hampshire, is pictured receiving a check of $14,000 for back pay and mileage expenses from Kenneth Romney, (right) Sergeant-At-Arms of the House, 61038

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

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

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Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rain storm, bringing down pellets of hail as large as moth balls, descended on the Capitol today. The hail pellets pierced cloth auto tops as if they were made of paper-mache. Rep. Pat Boland of Pennsylvania, House Whip, is pictured as he dodged the hail stones on Capitol Hill, 4/29/38

Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rai...

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North American Democratic Hungarian Federation. Left to right, Rep. Jerry O'Connell; Mrs. Joe Kiss; William Schick; Mr. Kiss; Reverend Imre Kovacs; James Roosevelt; Rep. Caroline O'Day; Rep. John M. Coffee; Joseph Brownfield; Irwing Eisner; Rep. John T. Bernard, 51038

North American Democratic Hungarian Federation. Left to right, Rep. Je...

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Garners leave for White House dinner. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Vice President and Mrs. John N. Garner leaving their apartment in the Washington Hotel tonight to attend the Vice President's dinner at the White House. They are accompanied by Rep. Lindsey Warren and Rep. Jerry Cooper, 1/6/38

Garners leave for White House dinner. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Vice P...

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Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas, who is being mentioned as a probable candidate to succeed Justice George Sutherland on the United States Supreme Court, is shown talking with Speaker Bankhead, 1/10/38

Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Democrat of Texas, ...

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North American Democratic Hungarian Federation. Left to right, Rep. Jerry O'Connell; Mrs. Joe Kiss; William Schick; Mr. Kiss; Reverend Imre Kovacs; James Roosevelt; Rep. Caroline O'Day; Rep. John M. Coffee; Joseph Brownfield; Irwing Eisner; Rep. John T. Bernard, 5/10/38

North American Democratic Hungarian Federation. Left to right, Rep. Je...

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Discuss far east war situation. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Col. Montchen Thomas Tchou, China's first housing expert, discusses the far east situation with Rep. Sam McReynolds, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, at a luncheon at the National Press Club. The luncheon was given for Col. Tchou by Washington Committee for Aid to China, 1/8/38

Discuss far east war situation. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Col. Montche...

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A Navy so strong other nations won't risk war with U.S., Edison tells house committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 26. Rep. Carl Vinson, (left) Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, chats with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison just before he (Edison) appeared before the committee today to urge a strong Navy. Questioned on President Roosevelt's proposed billion dollar Naval Expansion Program, Edison told the committee that future peace in the U.S. is dependent on a Navy so strong that no nation will risk war with its country, 2/26/38

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"Man with the hoe," Rep. Newt Mills. Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Rep. Newt V. Mills, of Louisiana, who was a cotton planter in his state before coming to Washington, obliged the photographer today by demonstrating how he looks at the end of a hard day of 'choppin cotton'. One must overlook the hat and business suit as the Congressman didn't bring his working clothes to Congress, 2-14-39

"Man with the hoe," Rep. Newt Mills. Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Rep. N...

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Rep. Arthur D. Healey of Massachusetts., member of the Committee investigating the Nat'l Labor Relations Board, Sept. 1939

Rep. Arthur D. Healey of Massachusetts., member of the Committee inves...

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New Hampshire Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. A new informal portrait of Senator H. Styles Bridges, Rep., of New Hampshire, 1/19/39

New Hampshire Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. A new informal portr...

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South Trimble, Clerk of the House of Rep., March 1939

South Trimble, Clerk of the House of Rep., March 1939

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Social Security Legislation has proved it will work Board Chairman tells House Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer, left, of the Social Security Board, shown here with Rep. Robert L. Doughton, Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee, today told that Committee that the Social Security legislation has proved it will work and estimated that federal benefits, including relief, paid out in 1938 were $ 2,500,000,000. He predicted the federal Social Security Program is "certain to be one of continuing growth for a long time to come," 2-1-39

Social Security Legislation has proved it will work Board Chairman tel...

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