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Washington, D.C. - the meteorological work of the United States Signal Service. Interior of the "Fact Room," where the weather probabilities are made up

Washington, D.C. - the meteorological work of the United States Signal...

Wood engraving from sketches by H.A. Ogden. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Suppl., 1881 March 19, p. 56 bottom. Reference copies may be in SSF - Meteorology; LOT 4386-L. This record contains u... More

Secret Service - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Secret Service - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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

Finnish Trade Delegation visits State Department. Washington, D.C., May 3. Little Finland which pays its bills, today was represented at the State Department by a trade delegation which paid a friendly visit. The group called upon Secretary Hull. Left to right, front: H.J. Procope, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Finland; R.V. Fieandt, Director of the OY. Pehjoismaiden[?] Yhdyspankki, AB. Nordiska Foreningsbanken, Julius Alanen, Managing Director of the Oy. Perma AB. back: Jaakko Kahma, Managing Director of the Finnish Trade Association; V.K. Latvala, Managing Director of the Erva-Latvala Oy. and President of the Finlandia News Service; Arthur Soderholm, Managing Director of the OY. Stockmann AB

Finnish Trade Delegation visits State Department. Washington, D.C., Ma...

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In spotlight at Labor Espionage Investigation. Washington D.C. E.C. Davidson (left), Secretary of the International Association of Machinists and Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, who told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today that the Pinkerton Detective Agency sought to sell it's service to the Committee to Investigate Other Labor Espionage Agencies. Davidson also said that Samuel X. Brady, of Pinkerton Agency, had contacted him (Davidson) in regard to acting as a go between. In the center is William D. Whitney, Councel for the Pinkerton's, who informed the committee that his agency would refuse to disclose the requested names of undercover agents. On the right is Robert F. Pinkerton, President of the Detective Agency

In spotlight at Labor Espionage Investigation. Washington D.C. E.C. Da...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. LOADING

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. LOADING

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MECHANICS

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MECHANICS

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mr. Grim, Mid-Wash. Service Co., Inc.

Mr. Grim, Mid-Wash. Service Co., Inc.

Public domain photograph of cabinet, bureau, office, 1920s - 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Admiral Tomosaburo Kato, leaving his hotel, on visit to Washington, D.C., for disarmament conference, with his secretary, Yamato Ichihashi, and a member of the Secret Service]

[Admiral Tomosaburo Kato, leaving his hotel, on visit to Washington, D...

Photo shows U.S. Secret Service agent William Ashe, at far right. (Source: Secret Service archivist, 2012) National Photo Company Collection. No. 16978.

Semmes Motor Co., service wagon, [in front of White House, Washington, D.C.]

Semmes Motor Co., service wagon, [in front of White House, Washington,...

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[Group with United States Service flag at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Group with United States Service flag at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D....

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Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida Ave. Firemen's truck IV

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida ...

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. Portico and entrance of U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building on Constitution Ave. II

U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Comm...

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Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida Ave. Firemen's truck III

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida ...

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Internal Revenue Service. Complete building of Internal Revenue Service II

Internal Revenue Service. Complete building of Internal Revenue Servic...

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Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist jobless. The problem of unemployment is not only economic, but ethical and moral as well, and responsibility for its solution rests upon the whole American people. President Hoover was advised today by a delegation representing three national church groups sponsoring the National Conference on Permanent Preventives of Unemployment, meeting in Washington this week. Heading the delegation to the White House were, left to right: Rabbi Edward L. Israel, chairman of the Social Justice Commission, Central Conference of American Rabbis; Reverend R.A. McGowan, of the social action department, National Catholic Welfare Conference; and James Myers, Industrial Secretary, Social Service Commission, Federal Council of Churches, 1/27/31

Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish leaders meet in Washington to assist ...

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Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morris Sheppard, Democrat of Texas, Dean of Capitol Hill Legislators by virtue of his continuous service in the National House and Senate since 1902, is shown with the finished portrait of himself painted by Boris B. Gordon, of Washington D.C. the painting is to hang in the Texas State Capitol at Galveston, 4/30/37

Dean of Capitol legislators. Washington, D.C., April 30. Senator Morri...

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New Coast Guard boat capable of 35 miles an hour. Washington, D.C., May 17. One of the fastest things afloat, the new U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat #441 was put thru its paces on the Potomac River today for the benefit of treasure officials. The cruiser, which is one of eight to placed in law enforcement and life-saving service of the Coast Guard, is powered with four 1600 horsepower motors and is capable of doing 35 miles an hour, 5/17/1937

New Coast Guard boat capable of 35 miles an hour. Washington, D.C., Ma...

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Last Austrian Minister to lecture at Georgetown University. Washington, D.C., Sept. 20. Edgar L.G. Prochnik, whose long career as Minister of Austria to the United States came to an end when Hitler absorbed his country into the German Reich, will teach and lecture at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Commerce this term. "A man without a country" after 40 years in the diplomatic service, Prochnik has already terminated his service with the German Embassy here. He would not comment on the report that he would take out American citizenship papers. Prochnik is pictures with a plaque presented to him by Georgetown a few years ago, 9/20/38

Last Austrian Minister to lecture at Georgetown University. Washington...

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Utility operators meet Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. President Roosevelt and western private utility operators today discussed elimination of duplicating utility facilities and creation of investor confidence in the industry, the President conferred with, left to right: John Carpenter, President of the Texas Light and Power Co., Dallas, Tex.; Daniel C. Green, of the Central Service Corp. of Chicago; and A.B. West, Head of the Nevada-California Electric Corp. The discussion was one of the series he is holding with public utility officials in an effort to revive utility expenditures and pour billions of dollars into trade channels, 1/11/38

Utility operators meet Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. President...

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U.S. Crop reporting service celebrates 75th anniversary. Washington, D.C., May 12. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace led the leading agriculturists of the country today in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United States Crop Reporting Service. Inaugurated by Isaac Newton, first commissioner of U.S. Agriculture, in May 1863 and based on reports from less that 2000 crop correspondents, the U.S. Crop Reporting service has grown until now it numbers more than 200,000 crop and livestock reporters, supplying information monthly or oftener to the board. Pictured are, left to right: Miss Amanda T. Newton, granddaughter of the first Commisioner of Agriculture; Secretary Wallace, and Allan Farquhar, Veteran Crop Reporter of Sandy Springs, MD, 5/12/38

U.S. Crop reporting service celebrates 75th anniversary. Washington, D...

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FIRST LADY GUEST OF WASHINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE. WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 27. MRS. ROOSEVELT SPOKE ABOUT VOLUNTEER WORK IN SOCIAL SERVICE TODAY BEFORE THE PROVISIONAL MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE. THE PROVISION MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE ARE TAKING A TRAINING COURSE TO PREPARE THEM FOR WORK IN WELFARE FIELDS. THE FIRST LADY WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE NEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE. L TO R: MRS. FREDERICK WALLER, CHAIRMAN OF THE PROVISIONAL GROUP; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND MRS. CECIL LESTER JONES, PRESIDENT OF WASHINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE

FIRST LADY GUEST OF WASHINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE. WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBE...

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Truck drivers shaving at truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C.

Truck drivers shaving at truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Ave...

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A black and white photo of a man preparing food, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man preparing food, Washington DC. Farm S...

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Service station on Connecticut Avenue. Washington, D.C.

Service station on Connecticut Avenue. Washington, D.C.

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Attendant at truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C.

Attendant at truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washin...

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Inside a truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C.

Inside a truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington...

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A black and white photo of a man standing on top of a truck, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man standing on top of a truck, Washingto...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Trucks in service station on Bladensburg Road, Washington, D.C., route U.S. No. 1

Trucks in service station on Bladensburg Road, Washington, D.C., rout...

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A black and white photo of a man sitting at a bar, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a bar, Washington DC. Farm...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a stool, Washington DC. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a stool, Washington DC. Fa...

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Truck in trucker's service station on New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road, Washington, D.C., along U.S. No. 1

Truck in trucker's service station on New York Avenue at Bladensburg R...

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John Marshall Evans, Radioman, first class. Radioman Evans' uniform is the white service dress worn both aboard the ship and at shore station during the summer months or in the tropics. Naval Air Station, Anacostia, Washington, D.C. August 21, 1941

John Marshall Evans, Radioman, first class. Radioman Evans' uniform is...

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Washington, D.C. A soldier asking for help for his mother at the Red Cross home service office. This service deals with personal problems of servicemen, acts as a liaison between them and their families at home and often helps them out with loans or grants of money

Washington, D.C. A soldier asking for help for his mother at the Red C...

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Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair takes his girl to have some refreshments after dancing at the United Service Organization (USO) dance while he is at home on a weekend furlough

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair takes his girl to have some ...

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Gas station attendant at service station filling tank of a motorist's Dodge car. Washington, D.C.

Gas station attendant at service station filling tank of a motorist's ...

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Washington, D.C. George Camblair leaving home early in the morning to go to the Selective Service Board from which, with about fifty others, he will leave by train for the induction station

Washington, D.C. George Camblair leaving home early in the morning to ...

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Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair and his girl sitting out a number at a United Service Organization USO) dance while he is at home on a weekend furlough

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair and his girl sitting out a n...

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Washington, D.C. Soldiers waiting between trains enjoy a card game at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. Soldiers waiting between trains enjoy a card game at ...

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Washington, D.C. Servicemen who sleep in the lounge at the United Nations service center between trains can have an attendant wake them at a specified time

Washington, D.C. Servicemen who sleep in the lounge at the United Nati...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. A child being taken care of in the United Nations service center nursery

Washington, D.C. A child being taken care of in the United Nations ser...

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Washington, D.C. Attendant at the United Nations service center who furnishes soap, towels, and razors to boys who wish to clean up between trains or when they arrive in town

Washington, D.C. Attendant at the United Nations service center who fu...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. The proprieter of this boardinghouse watches the service at dinner

Washington, D.C. The proprieter of this boardinghouse watches the serv...

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Washington, D. C. A group from the Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle holding a service in Franklin Park on a Sunday afternoon

Washington, D. C. A group from the Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle holdi...

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Washington, D.C. There are magazines, writing materials, and soft chairs in the small lounge rooms at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. There are magazines, writing materials, and soft chai...

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Washington, D.C. In the officers' lounge at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. In the officers' lounge at the United Nations service...

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Washington, D.C. Soldiers waiting between trains enjoy a card game at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. Soldiers waiting between trains enjoy a card game at ...

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Washington, D.C. In the lobby at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. In the lobby at the United Nations service center

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Washington, D.C. In the canteen for enlisted men at the United Nations service center on a Saturday night

Washington, D.C. In the canteen for enlisted men at the United Nations...

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The Vietnam Women's Memorial, the first memorial placed in the nation's capital honoring women's military service is on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Vietnam Women's Memorial, the first memorial placed in the nation'...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. The monument was designed by Glenna Goodacre, and was u... More

The Internal Revenue Service Building, located in the center of the Federal Triangle complex in Washington, D.C.

The Internal Revenue Service Building, located in the center of the Fe...

Built between 1928-1936 by architect Louis Simon. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Credit li... More

Mural: National Park Service, North Country, Gifford Beal at the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.

Mural: National Park Service, North Country, Gifford Beal at the Depar...

Date: 1941; dimensions: 105" x 224 1/2"; medium: oil. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Credi... More

Mural "National Park Service: Tropical Country," by Gifford Beal at the Department of Interior Building, Washington, D.C.

Mural "National Park Service: Tropical Country," by Gifford Beal at th...

Date: 1941; dimensions: 105" x 224 1/2"; medium: oil. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer. Credi... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Memorial service of James Abram Garfield / Bureau Engraving & Printing.

Memorial service of James Abram Garfield / Bureau Engraving & Printing...

Print shows James A. Garfield, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in medallion with star and leaf motif forming an inner border, topped with an olive branch and a sword; flags extend from the sides and ... More

New member of U.S. Civil Service Commission. Washington, D.C., July 10. A new informal picture of Arthur S. Flemming, recently appointed a member of the United States Civil Service Commission by President Roosevelt. Flemming, a republican, succeeds Samuel Ordway, Jr., resigned

New member of U.S. Civil Service Commission. Washington, D.C., July 10...

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[Public service area, U.S. Post Office, Washington, D.C.]

[Public service area, U.S. Post Office, Washington, D.C.]

National Photo Company Collection. No. 8238. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

WOMAN'S NATIONAL SERVICE SCHOOL UNDER WOMAN'S SECTION, NAVY LEAGUE. MASSED ON STEPS OF PAN-AMERICAN BUILDING, FOR DEDICATION OF RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS

WOMAN'S NATIONAL SERVICE SCHOOL UNDER WOMAN'S SECTION, NAVY LEAGUE. MA...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Public Health Service nurse treating patient]

[Public Health Service nurse treating patient]

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KENLY, WILLIAM LACY. MAJ. FEN., U.S.A.; CHIEF OF AIR SERVICE, A.E.F., 1917; DIRECTOR, MILITARY AERONAUTICS, 1918-. BALLOONS

KENLY, WILLIAM LACY. MAJ. FEN., U.S.A.; CHIEF OF AIR SERVICE, A.E.F., ...

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. Constitution Ave. entrance of U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building at night

U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Comm...

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Georgetown U. prexy asserts neutrality laws impractical. Urges Pan-American front. Washington, D.C., May 3. Dr. Edmund A Walsh, Vice President of the Georgetown University here and head of the Foreign Service School, told the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today that no satisfactory neutrality law is possible and suggested a bloc of 21 American republics as a front against foreign aggression in this hemisphere. He said that neutrality today exists 'possibly in a few rare and detached souls'

Georgetown U. prexy asserts neutrality laws impractical. Urges Pan-Ame...

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[Automobiles parked on roof of Buick Sales and service building]

[Automobiles parked on roof of Buick Sales and service building]

National Photo Company Collection. No. 38648.

Foreign Service Officers of State Dept., [6/5/25]

Foreign Service Officers of State Dept., [6/5/25]

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Brig. General William Mitchell, Assistant Chief of the Air Service testifying before the House Aircraft Committee a[...] Capitol. On the general's left is Rep. Florian Lampert, Cahir[...] the committee. General Mitchell said he was convinced the syst[...] of aircraft management in the United States "is detrimental t[...] country's good and will seriously compromise our National defe[...] should an emergency arise"

Brig. General William Mitchell, Assistant Chief of the Air Service tes...

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

Massing of colors service at Wash. Cathedral, 5-26-29

Massing of colors service at Wash. Cathedral, 5-26-29

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Daughter of Chief of U.S. Army Air Service christens flagship for start of longest air tour ever attempted in history of aviation. Miss Mary Fechet, daughter of Maj. General Fechet, Chief of U.S. Army Air Service, christening the flagship of the eight Aristocrat cabin monoplanes previous to their take-off from Bolling Field, Washington today on 50,000 mile air tour of the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. The tour is being made to demonstrate the practicability of airplane for daily commercial use

Daughter of Chief of U.S. Army Air Service christens flagship for star...

A black and white photo of a woman standing next to an airplane. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida Ave. Linemen's truck I

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th and Florida ...

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building, corner and 12th St. side from Constitution Ave. II

U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Comm...

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U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Commerce Commission Building. Passageway between Interstate Commerce Commission and Departmental Auditorium

U.S. Customs Service, Departmental Auditorium, and the Interstate Comm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th & Florida Ave. Exterior view of service station

Potomac Electric Power Co. service station building, 10th & Florida Av...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Potomac Electric Power Co. electric appliances. Coffee service

Potomac Electric Power Co. electric appliances. Coffee service

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) is a publicly traded utility company that provides electric service to customers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia and parts of ... More

New Acting Assistant Chief of Secret Service, Washington, D.C. September 9. Secretary Morganthau yesterday announced that Frank J. Wilson of the Intelligence Unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau will become acting assistant chief of the secret service, succeeding Joseph E. Murphy, was recently demoted because of alleged spying activities on Federal Bureau of investigation agents. Murphy will act as Acting Chief of secret service in the absence of William H. Horan who is on vacation

New Acting Assistant Chief of Secret Service, Washington, D.C. Septemb...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date (year) based on date of negatives in ... More

FIRST LADY CHRISTENS PLANE. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 17. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AND CAPT. EDDIE RICHENBACKER HOLDING THE BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE WHICH THE FIRST LADY USED TODAY IN CHRISTENING THE FLAGSHIP OF THE EASTERN AIR LINES WASHINGTON-NEW YORK RUN. UNDER THE NEW SCHEDULE WHICH STARTED TODAY, IT WILL BE A PLANE 'EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR' FROM 8 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FROM WASHINGTON TO NEW YORK. THIS WILL MAKE THE RUN THE MOST FEQUENT AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE IN THE WORLD

FIRST LADY CHRISTENS PLANE. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 17. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ...

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Left to right; George Durno, International News Service writer; Lew Lehr, movie comedian; Karl Godwin, Washington Times

Left to right; George Durno, International News Service writer; Lew Le...

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Looking up at the antenna mast in the rear of the precinct station. Washington, D.C., Oct. 29. WPDW, the radio station operated by the Metropolitan Police Department here is considered one of the most efficient and best equipped in the country. Located at No. 10 precinct, it was designed and built by Lieut. James Kelly in 1931 and operates on 400 watts, 2422 kilocycles. Two way radio transmissions is now in the experimental stage, and about three cars are expected to be in service next year. All motorcycles are equipped with receiving equipment, 10/38

Looking up at the antenna mast in the rear of the precinct station. Wa...

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Takes oath as first Assistant Interior Secretary. Washington, D.C., April 8. His nomination finally approved by the Senate after three month's consideration of his fitness for the post, Ebert K. Burlew was today sworn in as first Assistant Secretary of Interior to succeed the late Theodore A. Walters of Idaho. Burlew, a civil service career man, arose from a clerk-ship in the war department to the present post as an Assistant Cabinet Officer. In the picture, left to right: Ebert K. Burlew, Secretary Harold Ickes, and Floyd E. Dotson, Chief Clerk of Dept. of Interior, who administered the oath, 4/8/38

Takes oath as first Assistant Interior Secretary. Washington, D.C., Ap...

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Senators see damage done by soil erosion. Washington, D.C., March 9. H.H. Bennett, Chief of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, is shown describing to members of the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee the great amount of damage done throughout the country by soil erosion. Bennett said that soil erosion is a serious cause of impoverishment due to the ruin of productive agricultural land by it every year, 3/9/38 Senators Carl A. Hator and James Byres of the committee are shown on the left

Senators see damage done by soil erosion. Washington, D.C., March 9. H...

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Select Star American Farmer. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. A committee met in the Office of Education, Department Interior today to select the Star American Farmer of this year. Contestants for the honor are students of vocational agriculture in highschools throughout the United States. They are judged for thier demonstrated ability to farm by having conducted and outstanding program of supervised farming in connection with agricultural school work, their ability to work with others in agricultural enterprises, and scholastic achievement. First prize in $500 in cash awarded by the Kansas City Star. In the photograph, left to right: (Front Row) Dr. George F. Zook, President of the American Council on Education; Sherman E. Johnson, Chief, Division of Farm Management, Dept. of Agriculture; and S.G. McAllister, President of the International Harvester Corp. Back row, left to right: J.A. Linke, Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education; Lester Poucher, President of the Future Farmers of America; and W.A. Ross, also of Agricultural Education Service. The winner of the award will not be announced until October 15 in Kansas City at the annual convention of the F.A.A., 10/7/38

Select Star American Farmer. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. A committee met...

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Truckers' service station. New York Avenue near Bladensburg Road, Washington, D.C., along U.S. No. 1

Truckers' service station. New York Avenue near Bladensburg Road, Wash...

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Biggest and most immediately useful role for women in the civilian defense program is that of nurse's aide. Training of 100,000 volunteers as nurse's aides is designed by the American Red Cross, working with the Office of Civilian Defense, to relieve the acute shortage of nursing service threatening civilian hospitals and health agencies because

Biggest and most immediately useful role for women in the civilian def...

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War worker goes to Washington. Acting on the advice of the personnel advisor in her section of the War Department, Miss Clara Camille Carroll registers at the War Housing desk at the United States Informational Service, Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, North West. This office was established to aid war workers in obtaining suitable living quarters

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Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair taking his girl for refreshments after a dance at the United Service Organization (USO)

Washington, D.C. Sergeant George Camblair taking his girl for refreshm...

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Washington, D.C. Choir of the New York Avenue Presbyterian church at Easter sunrise service held at Fort Lincoln Heights on Bladensburg Road

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Washington, D.C. At the information desk for enlisted men in the United Nations service bureau

Washington, D.C. At the information desk for enlisted men in the Unite...

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Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

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Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

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Washington, D.C. Hugh and Lynn Massman eating lunch at a cafeteria after a day of sightseeing. Their eight-weeks-old son is being taken care of at the United Nations Service Center nursery

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Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

Washington, D.C. In the lounge at the United Nations service center

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Washington, D.C. The child of a United States Army officer being cared for in the nursery at the United Nations service center while her parents spend the day shopping

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Rope that was used to hang the Abraham Lincoln conspirators. Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Rope that was used to hang the Abraham Lincoln conspirators. Artifact ...

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[Doors of stack service elevator on fifth floor. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Doors of stack service elevator on fifth floor. Library of Congress J...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

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