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CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONLY; SEN. PERKINS; SEN. WORK; SEC. DANIELS; SEC. WILSON; SEC. McADOO; SEC. BRYAN. 2ND ROW: REPS. BAKER; STEPHENS; KAHN; CURRY; ASST SEC. OF NAVY F.D. ROOSEVELT; REP. KENT; COMMR. CAMINETTI. 3RD ROW: REPS. HAYES; KNOWLAND. TOP ROW: REPS.

CALIFORNIANS AT WHITE HOUSE: FRONT ROW: SEC. HOUSTON, LEFT IN 4908 ONL...

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Sen. Miles Pointexter at White House

Sen. Miles Pointexter at White House

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Sen. Hiram Johnson of Calif. at Capitol before sailing to Europe

Sen. Hiram Johnson of Calif. at Capitol before sailing to Europe

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Sen. James Couzens with newspaper men at White House, 9/19/24

Sen. James Couzens with newspaper men at White House, 9/19/24

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Sen. John W. Harreld of Okla. testifying before the Senate Committee investigating the Dept. of Justice

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Pres. Coolidge with the champion home-run hitter of the minor leagues. L. to r.: C. Bascom Slemp, Sen. Sheppard, The Hired-Hand (radio announcer, of Ft. Worth, Tex.), Amon G. Carter, Pate, Kraft and W.N. Moore

Pres. Coolidge with the champion home-run hitter of the minor leagues....

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Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. [George] Norris

Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. [George] Norris

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A long filibuster, Wash. D.C. A five and half hour filibuster by Sen. Long of Louisiana, caused the seventy-fourth congress, first session, to give up the ghost, without approval of the last of the President's "must" measures-the-third deficiency bill. Sen. Long, is shown as he left the floor of the Senate, and rested for the moment from his tireless efforts, 82735

A long filibuster, Wash. D.C. A five and half hour filibuster by Sen. ...

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L to r: John Lewis, Pres. United Mine Workers, Sen. Guffy of PA at White House

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William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for Howard C. Hopson, utility emperor, appears before the Senate Lobby Investigating Committee in the morning. In the afternoon the committee asked for a contempt citation for Hill, after the committee had asked for a similar citation for Hopson. In this picture, from the left, are Sen. Hugh Black, D. of Ala., chairman, Sen. Sherman Minston, D. of Ind., and Sen. Lewis B. Schwellenbach, D. of Wash., and Hill, 8/14/35

William A. Hill, Boston, Attorney for Howard C. Hopson, utility empero...

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Sen. Will. E. Borah - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. Will. E. Borah - Public domain portrait photograph

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Old friends meet after 50 years. Washington, D.C., May 26. Sen. William E. Borah, left, R. of Ohio, first the first time in 50 years met his old friend Clark Conkling 86 yrs. old of Lyons, Kansas, center. Mr. Conkling was running a country newspaper while Sen. Borah was attending the Law School of the Univ. of Kansas in 1884, Sen. Arthur Capper, on the right, made it possible that the two met today at the Capitol, 52638

Old friends meet after 50 years. Washington, D.C., May 26. Sen. Willia...

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Mrs. Sherman Minton, wife of the Senator from Ind. knitting with Mrs. George Norris, wife of the Sen. from Nebraska at the Senate Ladies Luncheon Club

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Asks $2,000,000,000 for super highway. Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Sen. Robert Bulkley, D. of Ohio, who introduced a bill authorizing a bond issue of $2,000,000,000 to begin construction of a national system of ten superhighways, the entire cost when completed will cost about $8,000,000,000, the system will be self liquidating through reasonable toll charges and sale of highway frontage, the Senator is shown with ruler mapping the proposed highways, 2/14/38

Asks $2,000,000,000 for super highway. Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Sen....

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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, 42738

TVA congressional investigators hold first meeting. Washington, D.C., ...

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Auto manufacturers confer with Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. Big shots of the auto industry shown leaving the White House after conferring with President Roosevelt, the group approved the President's credit selling recommendations and forecast as spring upturn in motor sales which should improve business generally. Left to right, front row: K.T. Keller, Chrysler President; Edsel Ford; Sen. Prentiss M. Brown of Mich, who arranged the meeting; William S. Knudsen, President of General Motors; and A.E. Duncan, President of Comm. Credit. Co., 1/21/38

Auto manufacturers confer with Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. B...

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Sen. Smith & Sen. Bankhead, Sen. Ellender

Sen. Smith & Sen. Bankhead, Sen. Ellender

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Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

Sen. Peter Goeley Gerry, Democrat of R.I., May 1940

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Sen. Robert R. Reynolds of N.C., Jan. 1940

Sen. Robert R. Reynolds of N.C., Jan. 1940

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Sen. James Davis, Republican of Pennsylvania, March 1940

Sen. James Davis, Republican of Pennsylvania, March 1940

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Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Wheeler (left) greets Richard Whitney as the former President of the New York Stock Exchange returns to testify before the Railroad Committee at the Senate today

Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Whee...

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Sen. Norris reaches 78th milepost. Washington, D.C., July 11. Senator George W. Norris, independent from Nebraska, today passed his 78th birthday on the job. Here is his secretary, Kathrine Connell, pinning a congratulatory rose upon Sen. Norris's coat

Sen. Norris reaches 78th milepost. Washington, D.C., July 11. Senator ...

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McCUMBER, SEN. SENATOR - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

McCUMBER, SEN. SENATOR - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH SEN. NEW

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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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CURTIS, CHARLES, WITH SEN. GERRY

CURTIS, CHARLES, WITH SEN. GERRY

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Nancy Olney on Venus, daughter of Sen. Richard Olney, 1716 R. N.W. [Washington, D.C.]

Nancy Olney on Venus, daughter of Sen. Richard Olney, 1716 R. N.W. [Wa...

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Sen. David I. Elkins of West Virginia. at White House

Sen. David I. Elkins of West Virginia. at White House

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Body of Sen. Wallace being taken from White House, 10/27/24

Body of Sen. Wallace being taken from White House, 10/27/24

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Sen. La Follette & Sen. Wheeler, 71924

Sen. La Follette & Sen. Wheeler, 71924

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Maybe they discuss Joe Lewis? Washington, D.C., May 25. Col. John R. Kilpatrick, President of the Madison Square Garden Corp., and Jack Dempsey having a whispered conversation before the beginning of today's hearing upon a bill by Sen. W. Warren Barbour to lift the ban upon the shipment of fight films in interstate commerce

Maybe they discuss Joe Lewis? Washington, D.C., May 25. Col. John R. K...

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Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate hearing room as Rexford Tugwell appeared before the Sen. Comm. to testify as to his fitness to be Under Secretary of Agriculture. Tugwell can be seen in center with microphone. 6/11/34

Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate heari...

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SIGNED ON THE WING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STOPPED LONG ENOUGH ON HIS TOUR OF THE WASHINGTON FLOOD AREA TO SIGN A BILL CREATING A NATIONAL PARK ON THE DANIEL FREEMAN HOMESTEAD IN GAGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA. SEN. GEORGE NORRIS, (R-NE), IS SPONSOR OF THE BILL IN THE SENATE. FROM THE LEFT: SECRETARY GEORGE DERN, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, SEN. NORRIS, AND REP. HENRY C. LUCKEY (D-NE)

SIGNED ON THE WING. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STO...

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Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 20. Four of the bigger shots of the Democratic Party were invited today to a conference given by President Roosevelt. Although denials were made it was believed that the conference was to be made in connection with the appointment of the new Majority Leader of the Senate, a post left vacant by the death of Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas. Among four, there were the only two apposing candidates, namely Sen. Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Sen. Alben W. Barkley, and Key Pittman. 72037

Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 2...

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Sen. David I. Walsh, Demo. of Massachusetts. March 11, 1939; right: Rear Admiral A.B. Cook

Sen. David I. Walsh, Demo. of Massachusetts. March 11, 1939; right: Re...

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Sen. Robert Taft - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. Robert Taft - Public domain portrait photograph

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Sen. T. Newberry - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

Sen. T. Newberry - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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CARTER, SEN. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

CARTER, SEN. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Miss Mable Talbot, Sen. Norris' sec.

Miss Mable Talbot, Sen. Norris' sec.

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BRANDEGEE. SENATOR, WITH SEN. PHELAN

BRANDEGEE. SENATOR, WITH SEN. PHELAN

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HARRIS, THEODORE, OF NEW YORK. LEFT, LEAVING WHITE HOUSE WITH SEN. SHEPPARD

HARRIS, THEODORE, OF NEW YORK. LEFT, LEAVING WHITE HOUSE WITH SEN. SHE...

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. JOINT HEARINGS. STD: REP. ADAMSON OF GA, HOUSE CHAIRMAN. SDG: SEN. CUSHMINS OF IA; REP. HAMILTON OF MI; REP. SIMS OF TN; SEN. UNDERSOOD OF AL; SEN. ROBINSON OF AR; SEN. BRANDEGEE OF CT; REP. ESCH OF WI.

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KIRBY, WILLIAM FOSGATE. SENATOR FROM ARKANSAS, 1916-1921. RIGHT, WITH SEN. SHEPPARD

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WOMAN SUFFRAGE. NATIONAL WOMEN'S PARTY HEADQUARTERS; OFFICE. SEN. CURTIS EXAMINING FILES

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Sen. P.G. Gerry - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. P.G. Gerry - Public domain portrait photograph

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Sen. Howard Sutherland, West Virginia. [U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

Sen. Howard Sutherland, West Virginia. [U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C....

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Sen. T.J. Walsh at W.H., 1/21/25

Sen. T.J. Walsh at W.H., 1/21/25

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The progressive group in Congress from Minn. greet Myrtle Cain, Woman Farm Labor Rep. in the Minn. Legislature, upon her arrival in Wash. She brought a mandate from the Minn. progressives that they support the equal rights amendment, lft. to rt.: Rep. Knud Wefald, Sen. Henrick Shipstead, Sen. Magnus Johnson and Miss Cain

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Employees of Dept. of Ag. going into W.H. to view body of Sen. Wallace, 10/27/24

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Republican Women of Monmouth County, N.J. with Sen. Edge at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 1/30/25

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Sen. Smoot and Rep. Hawley on the steps of the Capitol addressing a large gathering who presented petitions for tax reductions

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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

A FUNNY BUSINESS. THE BUSINESS OF GETTING THE PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURE O...

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A long filibuster, Wash. D.C. A five and half hour filibuster by Sen. Long of Louisiana, caused the seventy-fourth congress, first session, to give up the ghost, without approval of the last of the President's "must" measures-the-third deficiency bill. Sen. Long, is shown as he left the floor of the Senate, and rested for the moment from his tireless efforts, 8/27/35

A long filibuster, Wash. D.C. A five and half hour filibuster by Sen. ...

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Mrs. Brown at Child Labor hearing. Washington, D.C., May 20. Mrs. La Rae Brown of Boston, Massachusetts., Director of the National League of Women Voters appeared before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee today. She stated that she was in favor or Sen. Alden W. Barkley's bill which would prohibit the interstate shipment of goods made by child labor, 5/20/1937

Mrs. Brown at Child Labor hearing. Washington, D.C., May 20. Mrs. La R...

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Ickes denies wire tapping by his investigators. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Secretary of the Interior Ickes denied before the Senate Public Lands Committee that this department investigators had tapped telephone wires of any Senator or Representative. Ickes, testifying on behalf of Ebert K. Burlew, nominee for Asst. Sec. of the Interior, was questioned by Sen. Key Pittman of Nevada in regard to "rumors" of a secret investigation of an unidentified Congressman. "It is not true, and it has never been true as far as I know" Ickes said. Shown after the battle are, left to right: Sen. Alva Adams, Colo., Chairman of the Committee; Secretary Ickes; Burley; and Senator Key Pittman, 1/11/38

Ickes denies wire tapping by his investigators. Washington, D.C., Jan....

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President organizes $4,000,000,000 pump priming campaign. Washington, D.C., April 11. President Roosevelt met with his Relief and Congressional Aides today to the personal command of a new administration fight to check business recession with a $4,000,000,000 pump priming campaign. The president subordinated all other White House business to efforts to hammer his lending and spending program into shape as a major New Deal offensive against recession and unemployment, left to right: Director of the Budget Daniel Bell, Sen. James F. Byrnes, SC. Sen. Carter Glass of Virginia, Majority Leader of the House Sen. Sam Rayburn of Tex., Sen Kenneth McKeller of Tenn., Sec. of Treasury Henry Morenthau, and in the rear, Rep. Edward Johnson, of Colo., April 11, 1938

President organizes $4,000,000,000 pump priming campaign. Washington, ...

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Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the bloc of Southern Senators who have been filibusting against the anti-lynching bill for the last 20 days and are still going strong, left to right: Senator Tom Connaly, of Texas, Sen. Walter F. George, of Ga.; Sen. Richard Russell of Ga.; and Sen. Claude Pepper of Florida, 1/27/38

Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Memb...

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Left to right: Rep. Frank Carlson, R. of Kansas; Sen. Ernest Lundeen, FL of Minn.; Sen. Edwin C. Johnson, D. of Colo.; Rep. Dewey Johnson, FL of Minn. Swedish descent members of Congress who are assisting in celebration of the 4th of July in Sweden

Left to right: Rep. Frank Carlson, R. of Kansas; Sen. Ernest Lundeen, ...

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Senator testifies before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Edward R. Burke, of Neb. appearing before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which opened hearings on his resolution to authorize an inquiry of the NLRB, Sen. Burke, declared that the Federal Agency has created "widespread distrust' and "almost universal condemnation," 1/27/38

Senator testifies before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. ...

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Treasury Chief before Senate Finance Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 14. Roswell Magill, Undersecretary of the Treasury, as he appeared before the Senate Finance Committee today, and told them that the House approved tax bill will not meet the governments revenue needs, Sen. William H. King, of Utah, in the center and Sen. Pat Harrison, of Miss. and Chairman of the Committee on the right, 3/14/38

Treasury Chief before Senate Finance Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar....

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Sen. Arthur M. Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan, relaxing, March 1939

Sen. Arthur M. Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan, relaxing, March 193...

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Housing Administrator asks for funds to continue building low-rent homes. Washington, D.C., April 7. U.S.H.A. Administrator Nathan Straus appeared before a Senate Education and Labor Sub-committee today to urge and additional authorization of $845,000,000 to continue his agency's program of low-rent dwellings. He said that, in addition to providing homes of good quality, work would be provided, directly and [indirectly](?), for 355,000 persons. 4-7-39 Sen. Allen Ellender, La., Nathan Straus, Sen. Robert Taft, Ohio.

Housing Administrator asks for funds to continue building low-rent hom...

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[...] Brewers Girls softball team, New Orleans, La. & Sen. Ellender

[...] Brewers Girls softball team, New Orleans, La. & Sen. Ellender

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Gronna, Sen. A.J. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

Gronna, Sen. A.J. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Senator Calder & Sen. Harding - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Boston furrier appears before Senate Naval Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., May 17. Philip Krupp, a Boston furrier, today sought the Senate Naval Affairs Committee support for his drive to reinstate his 22 yr. old brother in the Naval Academy and remove from his name the "stigma of falsehood." He petitioned the committee to approve a bill directing the reinstatement of his brother, Fredrick Krupp, who, he contended, was "forced to resign" from the academy in January because of a thoughtless statement with attempt to decieve. Philip said his brother had been refused a position with the Martin Aircraft Co. and denied admission to the Massachusetts. Institute of Technology because of an untrue statement attached to all of Fred's records from the academy that he was permitted to resign for the good of the navy, he is shown left; pleading the case before the acting chairman of the committee Sen. Guy Gillette. D. of IA.

Boston furrier appears before Senate Naval Affairs Committee. Washingt...

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Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

Sen. Borah at White House and Sen. George Norris

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Unofficial "Mayor" of D.C. breaks leg. Sen. William King, D., of Utah, and chairman of the Senate District of Columbia committee, transacts business from his bed where he is confined as a result of a broken leg, fractured in a fall in his home. Sen. King, as chairman of the Senate Committee, is considered the unofficial "Mayor" of voteless District of Columbia. He now is striving to get a PWA loan for a new court house, 8/29/35

Unofficial "Mayor" of D.C. breaks leg. Sen. William King, D., of Utah,...

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In self-defense. Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper, left, appears at the Senate commerce committee, to defend his department against charges of graft and corruption hurled by Ewing Y. Mitchell, ousted assistant Sen. Royal B. Copeland, D. of N.Y., center , is chairman of the committee, and Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, R. of Mich., right, is taking an active part in the proceedings. 6/19/35

In self-defense. Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper, left, appears ...

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Wash. D.C. 75th Milestone. Sen. George W. Norris, (R. of Neb.) who reached his 74th birthday Thursday (July 11). He turned up at the office for a regular day's work, birthday notwithstanding. 7/11/35

Wash. D.C. 75th Milestone. Sen. George W. Norris, (R. of Neb.) who rea...

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Sen. Pat Harrison - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. Pat Harrison - Public domain portrait photograph

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Sen. Smith, Creekmore, Elleander & Sen. Poke

Sen. Smith, Creekmore, Elleander & Sen. Poke

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W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., May 17. Harry Hopkins, Chief of W.P.A. testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee today that approximately 2,800,000 persons are on relief. Shown with members of the committee, hopkins, left; seated Sen. Carl Hayden, D. of Ariz. right; seated, and in the rear; Aubrey Williams, Asst. W.P.A. Administrator, and Sen. Alva Adams, D. of Colo. Chairman of the committee, 51738

W.P.A. Administrator appears before Senate Appropriations Committee. W...

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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

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Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the bloc of Southern Senators who have been filibusting against the anti-lynching bill for the last 20 days and are still going strong, left to right: Senator Tom Connaly, of Texas, Sen. Walter F. George, of Ga.; Sen. Richard Russell of Ga.; and Sen. Claude Pepper of Florida, 12738

Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Memb...

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Sen. McAdoo with movie cameras at Capitol, 4/13/38. Golden State

Sen. McAdoo with movie cameras at Capitol, 4/13/38. Golden State

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Sen. George Norris - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. George Norris - Public domain portrait photograph

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D. Harol McGrath has resigned as Secy. to Sen. Lewis D. Schwellenbach to become superintendent of the Senate Radio Press Gallery, Feb. 1940

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Majority Senate leaders press conference. Washington, D.C. Jan. 2. Joe Robinson, the Senator from Arkansas who is the majority leader of the Senate held the first press conference this year. Sen. Robinson said that the principle problems confronting the coming session of Congress are neutrality, budget balancing, and regulation of hours and wages, the latter by constitutional amendment if necessary

Majority Senate leaders press conference. Washington, D.C. Jan. 2. Joe...

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LONGSTREET, MRS. JAMES B. WIDOW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL. WITH SEN. VARDAMAN

LONGSTREET, MRS. JAMES B. WIDOW OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL. WITH SEN. VARD...

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Roosevelt, Cox, & Sen. Glass at White House

Roosevelt, Cox, & Sen. Glass at White House

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KIRBY, WILLIAM FOSGATE. SENATOR FROM ARKANSAS, 1916-1921. RIGHT, WITH SEN. SHEPPARD

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Sen. Hiram Johnson of Calif. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol addressing Veterans of Foreign Wars who presented a bonus petition at the Capitol - prominent in the group are Congressman Fordney, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Sen. McCumber, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee

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Sen. Borah at White House, [9/27/23]

Sen. Borah at White House, [9/27/23]

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Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, National Photo Company, Washington DC

Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, National Photo Company, Washington DC

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Just an old congressional custom. One of the old customs in connection with the opening of Congress is to send a joint committee to the president to inform him that Congress has convened. The photograph shows the delegation at the White House following the convening of the present session. Front row, left to right; Rep. Willis C. Hawley; Rep. John N. Garner, House minority leader; Sen. Joseph T. Robinson and Sen. James E. Watson. Back row; William Tyler Page, chief clerk of the House, and David S. Barry, Sergeant-of-Arms of the Senate. 12/3/30

Just an old congressional custom. One of the old customs in connection...

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Sen. William King of Utah on crutches at White House

Sen. William King of Utah on crutches at White House

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Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho - Public domain portrait photograph

Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho - Public domain portrait photograph

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Max Lowenthal, left and Sen. Harry Truman

Max Lowenthal, left and Sen. Harry Truman

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Black nomination approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 16. Scene in the Senate Judiciary Committee room after the Committee voted 15 to 4 to report favorable the nomination of Senator Black for the Supreme Court, seated is Sen. Henry Ashurst of Ariz, Chairman of the Committee surrounded by senators of the committee

Black nomination approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D...

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MULKEY SEN. F.W. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

MULKEY SEN. F.W. - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Sen. Colby and Governors of Pan American Union

Sen. Colby and Governors of Pan American Union

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ALL SOULS CHURCH. CEREMONIES AT LAYING OF A CORNERSTONE AT 16TH AND R. CHURCH NOT BUILT THERE, LATER BUILT AT 16TH AND HARVARD ST. DIAG. 2ND AND 3RD FROM LEFT, BERNARD R. GREEN OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, AND GEN. A.W. GRELEY; PRESIDENT TAFT; STANDING: SEN. DUNCAN V. FLETCHER; GRAND LODGE OF MASONS

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

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L to R: Gillette Gillett, Sen. Hale, Sen. Newberry, Sen. Hitchcock

L to R: Gillette Gillett, Sen. Hale, Sen. Newberry, Sen. Hitchcock

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Sen. Pepper of Pennsylvania introduced Mrs. Violet Oakley the celebrated Philadelphia. painter to Pres. Harding [White House, Washington, D.C.]

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Sen. William B. McKinley & Medill McCormick, [12/14/23]

Sen. William B. McKinley & Medill McCormick, [12/14/23]

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Sen. William Borah, left, and Sen. Medill McCormick, right, called at White House

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Ex. Sen. Stanley & Clarence Darrow with Wash. lawyers at Cosmos Club, [Washington, D.C.], 3/14/25

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Sen. William J. Harris and Sen. W.F. George of Ga. at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C., 1/24/25]

Sen. William J. Harris and Sen. W.F. George of Ga. at W.H. [i.e., Whit...

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