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Rep. Martin Dies - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Martin Dies - Public domain portrait photograph

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Rep. Martin Dies - Public domain dedication image

Rep. Martin Dies - Public domain dedication image

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Rep. Nat Patton, of Texas; at Senate lobby hearing

Rep. Nat Patton, of Texas; at Senate lobby hearing

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Congressional airminded member shows improvement. Rep. John J. McSwain (D) of South Carolina, shown recuperating Saturday in the Walter Reed Hospital at Wash. D.C. where he was following a mishap in a passenger plane some days ago. The ship hit an air pocket, lurched. Rep. McSwain severely lacerated his arm on a broken light globe. He is here shown inspecting the results with his daughter, [...] McSwain

Congressional airminded member shows improvement. Rep. John J. McSwain...

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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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Last signature necessary to bring wages-hours bill to floor of house. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2. Rep. Joseph J. Mansfield, of Texas, affixing his signature--the last of 218 necessary--to petition which today enabled the administration to win its fight to free the Wages-Hours Bill from the House Rules Committee which pigeon-hold the measure last August. Standing left to right: Rep. Mary T. Norton, Chairman of House Labor Committee; Speaker Bankhead; and Rep. Pat Boland, House Whip. 12/2/37

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Conducting tax evasion hearing. Washington, D.C., June 19. Rep. Robert L. Doughton of North Carolina, Chairman, and Senator Pat Harrison (right) of Mississippi, Vice Chariman, of the Joint Congressional Committee now conducting hearings on tax evasion. 6/19/37

Conducting tax evasion hearing. Washington, D.C., June 19. Rep. Robert...

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A congressman's day. 9:00 A.M. Arrives at his office to find a constituent the first caller, Rep. Thomas believes in the open door policy, He is available to constituents at all time except when he is on the floor of the House, 12/31/37

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Awaiting decision on Labor Relations Act. Washington, D.C., April 5. Senator Robert F. Wagner, (right) of New York, author of the Wagner Labor Relations Act, and Rep. William P. Connery, Jr., of Massachusetts, who sponsored the legislation in the house, are anxiously awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court on the validity of the act. The Supreme Court was due to reach a decision today but adjourned without announcing its ruling. The ruling, which cannot now be announced until next Monday, is expected to have an important bearing on the President's court reorganization plan, 4/5/1937

Awaiting decision on Labor Relations Act. Washington, D.C., April 5. S...

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Lady lawmakers of into huddle. Washington D.C. July 23. An impromptu meeting of the only women Chairman of Congressional Committees took place today in the hall of the Capitol. Here we see, left to right: Mrs. Hattie W. Caraway, Senior United States Senator from Arkansas and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Enrolled Bills; Rep. Caroline O'Day, Chairman of the House Committee on Election of President and Vice President and members of Congress; and Rep. Mary T. Norton, Chairman of the House Committee on Labor, 7/23/37

Lady lawmakers of into huddle. Washington D.C. July 23. An impromptu m...

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Evidence displayed to Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., April 27. A bloody bullet-torn undershirt was displayed to the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today by Thomas Ferguson, coal miner union Representative, to suport his story of having been shot last January by Harland County deputy sheriffs. He admitted that he could not identify the group of deputies who fired the shots, one of which was soft-nosed bullet that entered his shoulder and came out in the back. The Committee is investigating labor practices in "Bloody" Harlan County, Ky., coal regions, 4/27/1937

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Proposes arm equality for Japan. Washington, D.C., Feb. 24. Testifying before the House Naval Affairs Committee today, Rep. Ham Fish, R. of New York, saw no reason why Japan should not be given equality in Naval Armament with U.S., testifying in opposition to Presidents Roosevelt's $800,000,000 naval authorization program, Fish said Japan repeatedly has said she would be willing to give up battleships and airplane carriers because they are offensive weapons, 2/14/38

Proposes arm equality for Japan. Washington, D.C., Feb. 24. Testifying...

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PWA ready for recovery gun--Ickes. Washington, D.C., April 26. Secretary Ickes today told the House Appropriations Sub-Committee in hearing on President Roosevelt's recovery program that the PWA has 2,714 approved public works projects which could be started within "60 to 90" days. Ickes statement was disclosed to newsmen by Rep. Clifton Woodrum, Chairman of the Sub-Committee. While he refused to make a statement, Ickes did say he had no objections to making PWA permanent as proposed in a bill by Rep. Alfred Beiter. In the group, left to right: (seated) Rep. J. Buell Snyder, Penna., Secretary Ickes, and Rep. Clifton A. Woodrum, Chairman. Standing, left to right, are: Howard A. Gray, Asst. WPA Administrator; and Ebert K. Burlew, Asst. Secretary of Interior, 4/26/38

PWA ready for recovery gun--Ickes. Washington, D.C., April 26. Secreta...

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New Senator from Oregon and Mrs. Washington, D.C., Feb. 11. Newcomers to the nation's congressional circle are Sen. and Mrs. Alfred Evan Reames, of Medford, Ore. They are welcomed by Rep. Nan W. Honeyman, D. of Ore. right; the Senator replaces Frederick Steiwer, who resigned to practice law, 2/11/38

New Senator from Oregon and Mrs. Washington, D.C., Feb. 11. Newcomers ...

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House blocs battle boost and cut in new relief bill. Washington, D.C., Feb. 12. Chairman Edward Taylor, (D. Col.) of the House Appropriations Committee prepared today to meet opposition to the $250,000,000 Deficiency Relief Bill from two congressional factions, those that want to double it and those who would cut it in half. Trying to find out how the money will be obtained were left to right: Rep. Taylor; A.J. Altmeyer, Chairman of the Social Security Board; and Sec. of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, 2/12/38

House blocs battle boost and cut in new relief bill. Washington, D.C.,...

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Chairman of congressional TVA investigating committee. Washington, D.C., April 27. Following the first meeting of their Committee today, Senator Vic Donahey (Left) and Rep. James M. Mead, Co-Chairman of the Congressional Investigators, went into a huddle to map plans for the open hearings which will inaugurated shortly at the Capitol, 4/27/38

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Congratulations! Washington, D.C., May 18. Rep. Charles A. Wolverton of New Jersey, congratulates Senator James J. Davis on his victory in the Pennsylvania primaries for the Republican Senatorial Nomination. Davis defeated G. Mason Owlett. Both Davis and Wolverton are members of the Joint Congressional TVA investigation committee, 5/18/38

Congratulations! Washington, D.C., May 18. Rep. Charles A. Wolverton o...

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Members congratulate chairman of congressional monopoly committee. Washington, D.C., July 1. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney (left) of Wyoming, named Chairman of the Congressional Monopoly Committee at their first meeting today, receives the congratulations of other members of the investigating group. O'Mahoney is the author of the resolution for the inquiry. Pictured, left to right: Senator O'Mahoney, William O. Douglas, S.E.C. Chairman; Rep. Edward C. Eicher, Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Vice Chairman; Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold, and Senator William H. King, 7/1/38

Members congratulate chairman of congressional monopoly committee. Was...

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FIRST LADY HONOR GUEST AT LUNCHEON TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CRIPPLED BOY. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 12. MRS. ROOSEVELT AND 200 OTHER DISTINGUISHED WOMEN PAID $1.50 A PLATE FOR AN $.85 LUNCHEON TODAYSO THAT A CRIPPLED BOY, FRANCIS LANSDALE, MAY GO TO HIGH SCHOOL.THE LUNCHEON WAS GIVEN BY THE 75TH CONGRESS CLUB, COMPOSED OF WIVES OF SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN WHO WERE 'FRESHMEN' IN THE 75TH CONGRESS. LAST YEAR THE CLUB PROVIDED A CHAIR FOR THE SAME BOY SO THAT HE COULD MOVE AROUND IN SCHOOL. L TO R: MRS. LESTER HILL,WIFE OF THE SENATOR FROM ALABAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND MRS. WILLIAM T. BYRNE, WIFE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM NEW YORK AND PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB

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Rep. Joseph Martin [on steps of Capitol]

Rep. Joseph Martin [on steps of Capitol]

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Rep. Aloe Murdock of Utah, member of the committee investigating the Nat'l Labor Relations Board, Sept. 1939

Rep. Aloe Murdock of Utah, member of the committee investigating the N...

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Rep. Joseph Martin - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Rep. Hamilton Fish on neutrality. Washington, D.C., Oct. 30. After the House Rules Committee Session, Rep. Hamilton Fish was interviewed by the press. He told reporters that he had no disposition to filibuster and hoped that congress would disposed of the matter by Friday night, but he said opponents wanted some rule permitting the House to decide policy on three questions: the arms embargo, loans under the cash and carry provision, and the presidential power to determine combat areas, which Fish said, was equivalent to giving him authority to name an aggressor]

[Rep. Hamilton Fish on neutrality. Washington, D.C., Oct. 30. After th...

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Informal photo of Rep. Albert Thomas, deomocrat of Texas, Feb. 1940

Informal photo of Rep. Albert Thomas, deomocrat of Texas, Feb. 1940

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Rep. Phil Ferguson, Democrat of Okla., Feb. 1940

Rep. Phil Ferguson, Democrat of Okla., Feb. 1940

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Rep. Grahm A. Baden - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Grahm A. Baden - Public domain portrait photograph

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO SECRETARY HULL PEN USED IN SIGNING BILL TO EXTEND TRADE PROGRAM. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 12. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTING TO SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL ONE OF THE PENS HE USED IN THE SIGNING TODAY THE BILL EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE POWER OF THE UNITED STATES TO NEGOTIATE TRADE TREATIES WITH FOREIGN POWERS. OTHERS IN PICTURE L TO R: SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE HENRY A. WALLACE; SENATOR PAT HARRISON, CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE; AND REP. ROBERT L. DOUGHTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

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Richwood, West Virginia. FSA (Farm Security Administration) representative signing up high school boys to go by special train to upper New York state to help bring in the harvest

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Washington, D.C. International youth assembly. A representative of the State Department addressing the assembly

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Lend-lease administrator Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., and guests at luncheon marking second anniversary of lend-lease, held March 11, 1943, at the Hotel Statler, Washington, D.C., look on as Representative Sol Bloom, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, inspects an egg. Dehydrated food, later rehydrated, was served

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Brooklyn, New York. Norwegian Independence Day celebration. Norwegian-American parade. Jens Jensen, office representative of the Norwegian Seamen's Union, between two navy men. In the background is the building of the Norwegian Seamen's Association

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New Ohio Solon. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. An informal snap of Rep. Michael J. Kirwan new Democratic member of the House from Ohio

New Ohio Solon. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. An informal snap of Rep. Mic...

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McKinley's Ohio home yields wood for gavel. Garner made gift by Commerce Group. Washington, D.C., May 4. Canton, Ohio's Chamber of Commerce today called upon the Vice President to make him a present of a gavel turned from wood taken from the home of the late President McKinley in Canton. Mr. Garner said that he would open the Senate with it today and then place it in the Garner Room at the University of Texas. Left to right: John A. Pearl, L.S. Hamaker, President of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, the Vice President, Rep. James Seccombe of Ohio, and A.B. Arbaugh. All but Mr. Garner are from Canton

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N.Y. Rep-elect White House caller. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. Rep.-elect James Fay of New York, who defeated John J. O'Conner, New Deal critic, leaving the White House today after a call on President Roosevelt

N.Y. Rep-elect White House caller. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. Rep.-ele...

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Members of the NLRB Committee who listened to opening session today. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Republican members of the Smith Committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board today held a majority. Photo shows left to right: Rep. Charles Halleck, R., of Indiana, Chairman Howard Smith, of Virginia, and Rep. Harry N. Routzohn, R., of Ohio. Absent were Democratic members Arthur D. Healy of Massachusetts and Abe [...] of Utah

Members of the NLRB Committee who listened to opening session today. W...

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AF of L textile workers gird up loins for battle with CIO organizers. Washington, D.C., May 8. R.J. Watt, American Labor Representative of the International Labor Office at Geneva, and Francis J. Gorman, President of the AF of L United Textile Workers discussing plans of a fight against organizing efforts of the CIO in the textile field. The union met today at a convention with Gorman, once active in the CIO until expelled by the UTW executive board, making the opening blast

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In spotlight at NLRB investigation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. John P. Frey, left, President of the Metal Trades Union, A.F. of L., chats with Rep. Howard W. Smith, Chairman of the House Committee Investigating the National Labor Relations Board, just before today's session got under way. Frey is expected to testify before the committee later today

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GAMBLE, ROBERT JACKSON. REP. FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, 1895-1897. SENATOR, 1899-1913

GAMBLE, ROBERT JACKSON. REP. FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, 1895-1897. SENATOR, 18...

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Interior, House of Rep., [Washington, D.C.]

Interior, House of Rep., [Washington, D.C.]

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JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918

JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918

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DOREMUS, FRANK ELLSWORTH. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1911-1921

DOREMUS, FRANK ELLSWORTH. REP. FROM MICHIGAN, 1911-1921

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CULLOP, WILLIAM ALLEN. REP. FROM INDIANA, 1909-1917

CULLOP, WILLIAM ALLEN. REP. FROM INDIANA, 1909-1917

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HUGHES, WILLIAM. REP. FROM NEW JERSEY, 1903-1912; SENATOR, 1913-1918. LEFT, WITH SEN. SAULSBURG

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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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FERRIS, SCOTT, REP. FROM OKLAHOMA, 1907-1921. LEFT

FERRIS, SCOTT, REP. FROM OKLAHOMA, 1907-1921. LEFT

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McCULLOCK, ROSCOE CONKLING. REP. FROM OHIO, 1915-1921; SPEC. ASST. ATTY. GEN., 1922-1925

McCULLOCK, ROSCOE CONKLING. REP. FROM OHIO, 1915-1921; SPEC. ASST. ATT...

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ALEXANDER, JOSHUA WILLS. REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1907-1919; SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, 1919-1921

ALEXANDER, JOSHUA WILLS. REP. FROM MISSOURI, 1907-1919; SECRETARY OF C...

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KITCHIN, CLAUDE. REP. FROM NORTH CAROLINA

KITCHIN, CLAUDE. REP. FROM NORTH CAROLINA

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[BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-1920. AT CONFEDERATE REUNION, D.C.]

[BANKHEAD, JOHN HOLLIS. REP. FROM ALABAMA, 1887-1907; SENATOR, 1907-19...

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BATHRICK, ELLSWORTH RAYMOND. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1915, 1917

BATHRICK, ELLSWORTH RAYMOND. REP. FROM OHIO, 1911-1915, 1917

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CANTRILL, JAMES CAMPBELL. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1909-1923

CANTRILL, JAMES CAMPBELL. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1909-1923

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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, 1901-1...

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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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PARRISH, LUCIEN WALTON. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1919-1922

PARRISH, LUCIEN WALTON. REP. FROM TEXAS, 1919-1922

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ALABAMANS. ROOSTERS BEING PRESENTED TO ALABAMA CITIZENS AT WHITE HOUSE. VIEWS OF PRESENTATION. REP. OLIVER 2ND FROM LEFT; ADMIRAL BENSON AND CHAMP CLARK, RIGHT

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

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House of Rep., painting, [Washington, D.C.]

House of Rep., painting, [Washington, D.C.]

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S. Yousry Pasha, seated, the 1st Egyptian Rep. Standing is A.M. Hassanein Bey, 1st Secy. to the Legation, who is well known on the continent as an explorer

S. Yousry Pasha, seated, the 1st Egyptian Rep. Standing is A.M. Hassan...

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House Labor Committee Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 21. A new informal photo of Rep. Mary Norton, Democrat of New Jersey, who is chairman of the House Committee on Labor, 7/21/09

House Labor Committee Chairman. Washington, D.C., July 21. A new infor...

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Rep. of the Assoc. Advertising Clubs of the World

Rep. of the Assoc. Advertising Clubs of the World

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[Rep. William D. Upshaw on building balcony. Washington, D.C.]

[Rep. William D. Upshaw on building balcony. Washington, D.C.]

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Rep. Lampert & General Mitchell at Cap., [i.e., Capitol, Washington, D.C.], 2/6/25

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Congressmen take to air to discuss Der Fuhrer's speech. Washington, D.C., April 28. Reaction by congressmen was not long in taking shape this morning after Adolph Hitler's speech, and the National Broadcasting Company called in five of the outstanding congressmen to air their views. H.R. Baukhage, NBC announcer seated at the end of the table, acted as Master of Ceremonies and introduced each speaker. Around the table starting at right: Caroline O'Day, Representative from New York, D. Worth Clark, Senator from Idaho, announcer Baukhage, William King, Senator from Utah, Edwin C. Johnson, Senator from Colorado, and Hamilton Fish, Representative of New York

Congressmen take to air to discuss Der Fuhrer's speech. Washington, D....

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"Hell or Heaven." Washington D.C. Congressman Louis Ludlow of Indiana, for many years Washington correspondent for the Columbus, O. Dispatch and other newspapers, is the author of "Hell or Heaven", a treatise on how to keep America out of war. Before he was elected to Congress in 1929, Rep. Ludlow served as a Washington journalist for 28 years

"Hell or Heaven." Washington D.C. Congressman Louis Ludlow of Indiana,...

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At opening of short session of 70th Congress. Speaker Nicholas Longworth of the House of Representatives (right) and Rep. John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, Republican floor leader of the House, were among the first to arrive for the opening the short session of the 70th Congress today

At opening of short session of 70th Congress. Speaker Nicholas Longwor...

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Pres. Hoover with new Chief of Rep. Com. C.H. Houston, Hoover, Mr. Work

Pres. Hoover with new Chief of Rep. Com. C.H. Houston, Hoover, Mr. Wor...

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Chicago teachers visit president. Rep. Carl R. Chindblom of Illinois, President Hoover and Cliff Hastings of Oak Park, Ill., photographed at the White House when 300 Chicago school teachers called to pay their respects

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Representative Shannon of Missouri. Pajamas bought at Army canteen

Representative Shannon of Missouri. Pajamas bought at Army canteen

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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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Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia

Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia

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A FUNNY BUSINESS. THE BUSINESS OF GETTING THE PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURE ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S BANKING BILL TOOK ON A JOCULAR TONE AS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, SEATED, JOKES WITH REP. HENRY STEAGALL, (D-AL), WHO HANDLED THE HEARINGS IN HIS HOUSE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE. FROM THE LEFT: SEN. CARTER GLASS; COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY J.F.T. O'CONNOR; SEN. DUNCAN U. FLETCHER (D-FL); SECRETARY HENRY MORGENTHAU; JESSE JONES, CHAIRMAN OF RFC; REP. STEAGALL; AND GOV. MARRINER ECCLES OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD

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Cake for the president. This birthday cake, a gift to President Roosevelt, is received for the Chief Executive by his Secretary, Marvin McIntyre, center. From the left: Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Cavalcante, Mrs. J. Buell Snyder, wife of the Congressman; Sec. McIntyre, Miss Signe Osteberg, and Rep. J. Buell Snyder, D. of Pennsylvania 1/30/35

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[Rep. John Rankin. D. of Mich.]

[Rep. John Rankin. D. of Mich.]

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[Rep. John Rankin. D. of Mich.]

[Rep. John Rankin. D. of Mich.]

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An old black and white photo of a man standing in front of a house. Ohio during Great Depression.

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President inspects sites for new Naval Hosp. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. Accompanied by members of Congress and the Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy, President Roosevelt today drove 20 miles through the District of Columbia to inspect two sites for the Navy's new $4,800,000 hospitals. In the photograph, left to right: President Roosevelt, Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs committee, Senator David I. Walsh, Chairman of the Senate Naval Affairs committee, and Rear Admiral P.S. Rossiter, Surgeon General of the Navy

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Last-minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The House Ways and Means Sub-Committee today began consideration of a general revision of the Federal Revenue Structure. Today's session which was executive was devoted chiefly to the discussion of procedure. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Allen Treadway, of Massachusetts.; Rep. Fred [...]on, of Kentucky, Chairman; and Rep. Frank Orother, of New York. 11/4/37

Last-minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The House Ways and Means...

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Advice from a veteran to a rookie. Washington, D.C., April 6. Senator A. Harry Moore, of New Jersey, gives a bit of advice to Rep. Edward Leo O'Neill, rookie congressman from the same state. Rep. O'Neill is one of the baby members of the 75th congress, 4/6/1937

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At work on the shrubbery. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, is shown working on the shrubbery at the Botanical Garden. (see other caption for complete story) no. 4

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Mopping his brow and a rest. Washington, D.C., May 7. Rep. W.R. Poage of Texas, taking a rest after working in the Botanical Gardens, (see other caption on first picture) no. 3

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Congressional children's party Washington, D.C. May 29. Photographed while attending the annual children's party given by the Congressional Club of Washington were Joan Johnson, daughter of the congressman from Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Jed Johnson, combing the hair of Sara Garrett, daughter of Rep. and Mrs. Clyde Garrett of Texas... 5/29/37

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Leaders in Congress against World War. Washington, D.C., April 7. Twenty years ago these three men were the leaders at the Capitol against the World War bill. They are shown together recalling the scenes just before the U.S. entered the war. Left to right: Representative Harold Knutson of Minn., Sen. George Norris of Neb. and Sen. Ernest Lundeen of Minn., 4/7/1937

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View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait of the late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns was hung at the Capitol for the first time today. The first to view it were Speaker William B. Bankhead (left) and Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee, Cronies of the late Speaker for years. The portrait was done by Miss. E. Sophonissa Hergsheimer, of Nashville, Tenn. 11/12/37

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TVA congressional investigators hold first meeting. Washington, D.C., April 27. With their membership now complete, The Joint Congressional Committee to investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority met today for the first time. They laid plans to round up their staff of lawyers, investigators, and clerks, some of whom will probably go south to do preliminary work. In the photo, left to right: (seated) Sen. Lynn Frazier, (R) North Dakota; Sen. Vic Donahey, (D) of Ohio, Chairman; Sen. James J. Davis, (R) Penna.; and Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins, (R) Ohio. Standing, left to right: Rep. Charles A. Wolverton, (R) New Jersey; Rep. William J. Driver, (D) Arkansas; Sen. H.H. Schwartz, (D) Wyoming; Rep. R. Ewing Thomason, (D) Texas; and Rep. James M. Mead, (D) New York, Co-Chairman, 4/27/38

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Navy not interested. Washington, D.C., April 26. The U.S. Navy is not interested in experimenting with autogiros but would be pleased if someone else were to develop them to a point suitable for naval use, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison told the House Military Affairs Committee today. He was testifying at the hearing on a bill by Rep. Frank Dorsey to authorize a $2,000,000 appropriation for experimentation by the War Department with the rotor type of aircraft, 4/26/38

Navy not interested. Washington, D.C., April 26. The U.S. Navy is not ...

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Swamped with protests against reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., April 2. Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Rep. John J. O'Conner of New York, was virtually swamped today with telegraphic protests against the Reorganization Bill. He is shown reading a few of the requests during a respite from the floor, 4/2/38

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Rep. Jennings Randolph - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Jennings Randolph - Public domain portrait photograph

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New Mexico Solon. Washington, D.C., July 25. A new informal picture of Rep. John J. Dempsey, congressman-at-large from New Mexico, 7/25/39

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House Veterans' committee leader and ranking republican member. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Rep. John E. Rankin, chairman of the House Veterans Committee and Edith Hourse Rogers, Massachusetts' ranking republican congresswoman photographed today at the meeting of the Committee. Mrs. Rogers has been active in veteran's affairs for years, 1-25-39

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No legislation will keep us out of war Rep. Fish tells House committee. Washington, D.C., April 11. The senior republican member of the House Foreign affairs Committee, Rep. J. Hamilton Fish, appearing at the hearing on neutrality legislation today declared "No legislation will keep us out of war, but we can write legislation that can have a tendency to keep us out of it" he said he felt that behind all the neutrality laws was the desire of the administration to determine the aggressor nation. Rep. Sol Bloom, chairman of the Committee, is seated.

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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

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Tennessee Solon. Washington, D.C., April 1. A new informal picture of Rep. Joseph W. Byrns, Jr. democrat of Tennessee. He is the son of the late Speaker of the House. 4-1-39

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Rep. Joseph Martin - Public domain photograph

Rep. Joseph Martin - Public domain photograph

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N.Y. Mayor pleads for more relief money. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. New York's Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, appearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee today, proposed that Congress provide $915,000,000 to finance relief until July 1 instead of the $875,000,000 recommended by President Roosevelt. La Guardia, representing the conference of United States Mayors, said Mr. Roosevelt's recommendation is 'not enough' to meet the needs of the WPA until the end of the fiscal year. Left to right, can be seen: Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Chairman of the committee; Mayor La Guardia; and Rep. J. Buell Snyder of Pennsylvania, a member of the committee, 1/9/39

N.Y. Mayor pleads for more relief money. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. New...

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Hunter succeeds Aubrey Williams in WPA. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. Howard O. Hunter, appointed Deputy Administrator of WPA by Col. F.C. Harrington today, succeeding Aubrey Williams. He will take up his new duties Feb. 1. He has been serving as a field representative in the middle west, and is here surveying with satisfaction the prospect of 'staying put' in his desk job, 1/18/39

Hunter succeeds Aubrey Williams in WPA. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. How...

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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

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Forward to Forty!' cry of republicans at dinner tonight. Washington, D.C., April 20. Full of high hopes and confidence as they look toward 1940, members of the republican party got together tonight for a dinner at which they forecast victory for themselves at the coming presidential elections. Here are some of the outstanding Republicans giving a salute to 1940. Left to right: Republican National Committee Chairman John Hamilton, Senator Robert Taft, Ohio's newest hope for the presidency, Gov. Raymond Baldwin of Connecticut, Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas, which state saw one presidential hope die in the last election, and Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr., House Minority Leader

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Rep. Marvin Jones, Dem. of Texas

Rep. Marvin Jones, Dem. of Texas

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Daughters of House members now have own club. Washington, D.C., March 13. Not to be outdone by the Senate daughters who formed their club some years ago, the daughters of members of the House have now organized a social and luncheon club and meet regularly at the Capitol. Seen at today's luncheon are, left to right: Miss Martha Pace, daughter of Rep. Stephen Pace of Georgia; Miss Marjorie Griswold, daughter of Rep. Harry W. Griswold of Wisconsin; and Mrs. Katherine Craig, neice of former Rep. Craig of Okl., 3-13-40

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Rep. H.P. Fulmer - Public domain portrait photograph

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Owen D. Young. Special Representative of the National Defense Mediation Board and William H. Davis, Chairman of the Board, in the latter's office in Washington, D.C. (September 3, 1941)

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