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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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Washington, D.C., A new photograph of J. William Ditter, Republican representative from Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C., A new photograph of J. William Ditter, Republican re...

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FIESINGER, WILLIAM L. REPRESENTATIVE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

FIESINGER, WILLIAM L. REPRESENTATIVE, Portrait photo, Library of Congr...

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SINCLAIR, JAMES. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

SINCLAIR, JAMES. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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GREEN, WILLIAM R., REPRESENTATIVE

GREEN, WILLIAM R., REPRESENTATIVE

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HARDY, RUFUS. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

HARDY, RUFUS. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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PETERS, J.A. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

PETERS, J.A. REPRESENTATIVE - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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GORMAN, JOHN J. REPRESENTATIVE - Public domain portrait photograph

GORMAN, JOHN J. REPRESENTATIVE - Public domain portrait photograph

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BOWDLE, STANLEY E. REPRESENTATIVE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

BOWDLE, STANLEY E. REPRESENTATIVE, Portrait photo, Library of Congress

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HORSE SHOW. BAILEY, JOSEPH WELDON, REP. FROM TEXAS, 1891-1901; SENATOR, 1901-1913

HORSE SHOW. BAILEY, JOSEPH WELDON, REP. FROM TEXAS, 1891-1901; SENATOR...

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LODGE, HENRY CABOT. REP. FROM MASSACHUSETTS, 1887-1893; SENATOR, 1893-1924. SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MONUMENT, PROVINCETOWN; TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD

LODGE, HENRY CABOT. REP. FROM MASSACHUSETTS, 1887-1893; SENATOR, 1893-...

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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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BASEBALL, CONGRESSIONAL. LAFFERTY, ABRAHAM WALTER, REP. FROM OREGON, 1911-1915

BASEBALL, CONGRESSIONAL. LAFFERTY, ABRAHAM WALTER, REP. FROM OREGON, 1...

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

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. JAMES, OLLIE M., REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1...

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Iris Calderhead, daughter of former Representative Calderhead and wife of John Brisben Walker, of Colorado. Miss Calderhead is a graduate of the university of Kansas, and Vermont. Gave up teaching literature in Wichita (Kansas) High School to organize for the National Woman's Party, and was one of the group arrested for picketing the White House with suffrage banners.

Iris Calderhead, daughter of former Representative Calderhead and wife...

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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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CAMPBELL, PHILIP PITT. REP. FROM KANSAS, 1903-1923

CAMPBELL, PHILIP PITT. REP. FROM KANSAS, 1903-1923

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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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ROBERTS, ERNEST WILLIAM. REP. FROM MASSACHUSETTS, 1899-1917

ROBERTS, ERNEST WILLIAM. REP. FROM MASSACHUSETTS, 1899-1917

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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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BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1913-1915. WITH DR. L. MULLER OF BRAZIL

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

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JOHNSON, ALBERT. REP. FROM WASHINGTON, 1913-1927

JOHNSON, ALBERT. REP. FROM WASHINGTON, 1913-1927

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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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HULL, CORDELL. REP. FROM TENNESSEE, 1907-1921, 1923-1927

HULL, CORDELL. REP. FROM TENNESSEE, 1907-1921, 1923-1927

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DAVIS, JOHN WILLIAM. REP. FROM WEST VIRGINIA, 1911-1913; SOLICITOR GENERAL OF THE U.S., 1913-1918; AMBASSADOR TO GREAT BRITAIN, 1918-1921; DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., 1924

DAVIS, JOHN WILLIAM. REP. FROM WEST VIRGINIA, 1911-1913; SOLICITOR GEN...

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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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HITCHCOCK, GILBERT MONELL. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1903-1905, 1907-1911; SENATOR, 1911-1923. PLAYING GOLF

HITCHCOCK, GILBERT MONELL. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1903-1905, 1907-1911; S...

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[Victor Heintz, Republican representative from Ohio, head-and-shoulders portrait ]

[Victor Heintz, Republican representative from Ohio, head-and-shoulder...

Written on back: Victor Heintz, Republican Congressman, Ohio and Capt. and Adjt.,m first Regiment, Cincinnati.

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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ARMY, U.S. WIRE CUTTING MACHINE INSPECTED BY SEN. NEW AND REP. RANDALL; McDERMOTT, JAMES THOMAS; LOGAN, JOHN E.

ARMY, U.S. WIRE CUTTING MACHINE INSPECTED BY SEN. NEW AND REP. RANDALL...

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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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Charleston at the Capitol - Public domain print

Charleston at the Capitol - Public domain print

Rep. T.S. McMillan of Charleston, S.C. with flappers, Miss Ruth Bennett and Miss Sylvia Clavins, who are doing the Charleston on railing, with U.S. Capitol in background. Photoprint by National Photo Co.

Demonstration of safety control device for railroad crossing before members of Congress at the Capitol today

Demonstration of safety control device for railroad crossing before me...

W.T. Ferguson of the Safety Railway Crossing Co. of Charleston, W. Va., posed with Rep. A.W. Taylor, Rep. J.V. McClintock, H.R. Rathbone, and Rep. J.F. Strother. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

Farmers, Rep. the States of Minn., N.D., S.D. and Wisc. present Coolidge with resolution from Minn. Leg. for identification of the Federal Grain Regulation

Farmers, Rep. the States of Minn., N.D., S.D. and Wisc. present Coolid...

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Rep. Hines of Ohio - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Rep. Hines of Ohio - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Mrs. Leonard G. Wood of Philadelphia. Vice Chmn. of Rep. Nat'l Comm.]

[Mrs. Leonard G. Wood of Philadelphia. Vice Chmn. of Rep. Nat'l Comm.]

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Opening of Dougherty trial. The attempt to impeach Atty. General Harry M. Dougherty, open Sat., Sept. 16, when the case was called for a hearing before House Judiciary Comm. Cong. Keller, Rep. of Minn. shown standing as he opened his charges. Cong. Volstead at rear center of platform. Hearing was postponed until Sept. to give Rep. Keller time to get his evidence together

Opening of Dougherty trial. The attempt to impeach Atty. General Harry...

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Rep. Albert Johnson on right - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Albert Johnson on right - Public domain portrait photograph

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Rep. Martin L. Davey leaving Veteran's Bureau, 2/24/26

Rep. Martin L. Davey leaving Veteran's Bureau, 2/24/26

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Rep. elect Mary T. Norton of N.J. & Senator D.J. Walsh., 12/4/24

Rep. elect Mary T. Norton of N.J. & Senator D.J. Walsh., 12/4/24

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Rep. Carl R. Chindblom of ILL. and Rep. Grant M. Hudson of Mich., [12/9/24]

Rep. Carl R. Chindblom of ILL. and Rep. Grant M. Hudson of Mich., [12/...

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Unveiling of busts of Champ Clark and Rep. J.R. Mann at Captiol, 2/28/25

Unveiling of busts of Champ Clark and Rep. J.R. Mann at Captiol, 2/28/...

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Rep. Longworth & Rep. Isaac Sherwood, [3/6/25]

Rep. Longworth & Rep. Isaac Sherwood, [3/6/25]

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Rep. C.L. Abernethy of N.C. - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Rep. C.L. Abernethy of N.C. - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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W.E. Harkness, Atwater Kent, Sec. Hoover, Rep. A.M. Free, 11/9/25

W.E. Harkness, Atwater Kent, Sec. Hoover, Rep. A.M. Free, 11/9/25

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Rep. E.E. Brown & James H. Frear, 4/29/25

Rep. E.E. Brown & James H. Frear, 4/29/25

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Rep. R.A. Green repairing aerial, 4/2/26

Rep. R.A. Green repairing aerial, 4/2/26

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

[Senator Charles L. McNary and Rep. Gilbert N. Haugen, half-length por...

National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 3, p. 5, no. 42698.

Rep. W.C. Hawley, Reed Smoot, 4/11/29

Rep. W.C. Hawley, Reed Smoot, 4/11/29

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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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Rep. Chas. F. Risk. Rep. Rhode Is.

Rep. Chas. F. Risk. Rep. Rhode Is.

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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

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

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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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Rarin' to go. These members of Congress don't want to waste any time buying railroad tickets after Congress adjourns. Here they are at the Capitol ticket office buying what it takes to get away from Washington quickly From the left, Representative Maury Mavrick, of Tex.; J. Burwood Daly of Pennsylvania; Samuel B. Hill of Wash., and Theodore L. Moritz of Pennsylvania, 8/24/35

Rarin' to go. These members of Congress don't want to waste any time b...

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Pleads for drug bill. Rep. William I. Sirovich, D. of N.Y., himself an author of a food and drug bill, appears before the congressional committee holding hearings on the Copeland Pure Food and Drug Bill. 8/12/35

Pleads for drug bill. Rep. William I. Sirovich, D. of N.Y., himself an...

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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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A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a shack. Great Depression and Dust Bowl.

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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

Congress sees model of new proposed American-designed dirigible. Washi...

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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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Rep. Otha D. Wearin - Public domain dedication image

Rep. Otha D. Wearin - Public domain dedication image

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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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Rep. Michael Bradley of PA - Public domain portrait photograph

Rep. Michael Bradley of PA - Public domain portrait photograph

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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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Rep. Samuel B. Pettengill, D of Ind.

Rep. Samuel B. Pettengill, D of Ind.

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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

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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

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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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Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Sept. 1939

Rep. Francis E. Walter, Democrat of Pennsylvania, Sept. 1939

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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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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

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Senate Committee questions Morgenthau and Woodring. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Secretary of War Harry Woodring appeared before the Senate Military Affairs Committee in a secret session today to discuss the presence of a French Air Ministry Representative aboard a plane that recently crashed on the Pacific Coast. In the photograph, left to right, seated: Senator Robert R. Reynolds, Secretary Morgenthau, Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman, and Senator M.M. Logan. Standing, left to right: Senator Chandler Gurney, Senator Rufus C. Holman, Senator Champ Clark, U.S. Chief of Staff Malin Craig, Secretary of War Woodring, Senator Gerald P. Nye, and Senator Sheridan Downey, 01-27-39

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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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Mabelle B. Blake. Field representative, Consumer Division, Office of Price Administration (OPA)

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Mrs. Edith W. Rennecker. Field representative, Consumer Division, Office of Price Administration (OPA)

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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

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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

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FSA (Farm Security Administration) representative interviewing a farmer who must move out of the Camp Croft area. Whitestone, South Carolina

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Summersville, West Virginia. FSA (Farm Security Administration) representative recruiting labor on the courthouse steps

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Plywood autographic registers. Plywood used in the new "Victory" model autographic registers is inspected by Nathaniel G. Burleigh (right), director of Service Equipment Division of War Production Board (WPB), and a company representative. The old model (left) contains seventeen and a half pounds of steel, as contrasted with the war model which contains only five ounces of critical metal

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[Representative Edith Green, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front] / Harris & Ewing.

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[Singer Cher with Representative James Bilbray and his wife]

[Singer Cher with Representative James Bilbray and his wife]

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[Person in a Spider-Man costume, perching on a staircase rail next to Representative Dale Kildee]

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[Representative John Boehner, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, seated at desk, holding a paper]

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[Rosa Parks at her Congressional Gold Medal ceremony with assistant Elaine Steele (left) and civil rights leader Johnnie Carr (right) standing at podium; Representative Julia Carson, President Clinton, Senator Tom Daschle, Representative Dennis Hastert and others stand next to her]

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The United States Trade Representative's Winder Building, Washington, D.C.

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Grille at the United States Trade Representative's Winder Building, Washington, D.C.

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All these are workers in the Sweetwater Hosiery Co., except smallest boy in the middle and he is a representative of many (even smaller) in mills of this region. Location: Sweetwater, Tennessee.

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