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Plano de Barcelona y sus alrededores en 1890 : aprobado por el exemo. ayuntamiento en session del dia 13 de Enero de 1891 /

Plano de Barcelona y sus alrededores en 1890 : aprobado por el exemo. ...

Relief shown by hachures. Includes statistical table and table of distances. "Ordenanzas Municipales, Apendice No. 1(a)" Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

The Dunraven Investigation. The Commission in session at the New York Yacht Club

The Dunraven Investigation. The Commission in session at the New York ...

L. to R.: Joseph H. Choate; Latham A. Fish; C. Oliver Iselin, stenographer; George L. Rives; William C. Whitney; E.J. Phelps; Capt. Mahan; J. Pierpont Morgan; Front: George R. Askwith, J.A.G. Hamilton; Lord Dun... More

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator J. Ham Lewis, Democrat of Illinois and the Beau Brummel of the Senate, is always a good source for the news for the boys who cover Capitol Hill. The Senator is shown here with the newsmen as he was on his way to the joint session today

Senate 'Beau Brummel' meets gentlemen of the press. Washington, D.C., ...

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The opening session of the twenty-third conference of the Interparliamentary Union, October 1, 1925 in the House of Representatives, United States Capitol Building. The picture is shown looking from the press gallery made during the address of welcome by Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg

The opening session of the twenty-third conference of the Interparliam...

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Nat'l Dem. Convention in session

Nat'l Dem. Convention in session

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House in session. May 1911 - Public domain portrait photograph

House in session. May 1911 - Public domain portrait photograph

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Portrait photo of Champ Clark opening extra session

Portrait photo of Champ Clark opening extra session

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WOMAN'S NATIONAL SERVICE SCHOOL UNDER WOMAN'S SECTION, NAVY LEAGUE. SEC. DANIELS AND MRS. GEORGE DEWEY AT OPENING OF 1918 SESSION. GEN. BARNETT AT RIGHT

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

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[A session in the House of Representatives]

[A session in the House of Representatives]

National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

Shrine biennial session, [10/17/21]

Shrine biennial session, [10/17/21]

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Pres. Harding addressing the joint session of Congress

Pres. Harding addressing the joint session of Congress

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Opening special session 4/15/29

Opening special session 4/15/29

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The Vice President makes ready for extra session. Vice President Curtis, standing in the ? of the Senate Chamber ready to open the extra session of the 71st Congress. Many important issues are to come up for discussion, and it is expected that will be a very busy session

The Vice President makes ready for extra session. Vice President Curti...

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Joint Committee to notify the President Congress is in session, 4/15/29

Joint Committee to notify the President Congress is in session, 4/15/2...

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Congressman on Job for [...] Special Session of Congress, Members of the weaker sex were strongly represented when the special session of Congress opened at the Capitol today. Seven of the eight Congresswomen are shown in this picture made today with only Rep. Katherine Langley, of Kentucky, missing. In the front row, left to right: Rep. Pearl P. Oldfield, Arkansas; Rep. Mary T. Morton, New Jersey; Rep. Ruth Baker Pratt, New York; Back row, left to right: Rep. Ruth Bryan Owen, Florida; Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers, Massachusetts; and Rep. Florence Kahn, California

Congressman on Job for [...] Special Session of Congress, Members of t...

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Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D. of Ore), Nat'l Committeeman and Member of the Agri. Com. of the House, gives up dreaming of the cool weather on his eastern Oregon farm in the Pacific coast area as he admits there is little chance of congress buttoning up for another month. In shirt sleeves and gallouses he goes back to his desk on Capitol Hill. Pierce gained national attention early in the session when he sponsored the birth control bill for Margaret Sanger [...] and lost his battle, 7/23/34

Congressman gives up dreams as Congress goes on. Rep. Walter Pierce (D...

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PRESIDENT AGAINST CLASS LEGISLATION. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT APPEARS BEFORE THE JOINT SESSION OF HOUSE AND SENATE AND VETOES THE PATMAN BONUS BILL. HE SAID HE OBJECTED TO CLASS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD GIVE ABLE-BODIED VETERANS MONEY AT THIS TIME WHILE WITHOLDING MONEY FROM NON-VETERANS

PRESIDENT AGAINST CLASS LEGISLATION. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT APPEARS BEFOR...

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California congresswoman gets long ticket, Wash. D.C. Rep. Florence P. Kahn, D., of Calif., right, gets some congressional assistance as she inspects the railroad ticket which will carry her back to San Francisco when the session closes. From the left: Rep. Edith N. Rogers, R., of Massachusetts.; Rep. Virginia Jenckes, D. of Ind., and Rep. Kahn, 8/26/35

California congresswoman gets long ticket, Wash. D.C. Rep. Florence P....

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Crop Insurance Committee meets for first time. Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, as chairman called the crop insurance committee appointed by President Roosevelt this week into session today for the first time. The first thing the committee will consider, Wallace said, is on what crops the first "experiment" in crop insurance should be made. n the picture, left to right; (front row) Wayne C. Taylor; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Secretary Wallace; and Ernest G. Draper, Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In the rear, left to right: Roy M. Green, Bureau of Agricultural Economics; Dr. A.G. Black, chief, Bureau of Agricultural Economics; and H.R. Tolley, Administrator, AAA

Crop Insurance Committee meets for first time. Washington, D.C. Sept. ...

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A congressman's day. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. The general belief of many voters that a congressman's life is a continual round of tea parties and social events was dispelled by Rep. Albert Thomas, Democrat of Texas, as he allowed the inquisitive photograph to record his days' activities during a Congressional session, 12/31/37 7:30 A.M. No barber or valet for Rep. Thomas. He shaves himself in the only bathroom of his modest apartment

A congressman's day. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. The general belief of ...

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Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C. March 8. Big three of the Labor Nonpartisan League pictured just before the gong sounded to open the convention of the League in Washington today. About 600 labor leaders of all sections of the country were here for the initial session. In the picture, left to right: John L. Lewis, United Mine President and Chairman of Executive Committee of the League; Sidney Hillman, Secretary Treasurer ; and Maj. George L. Berry, President of the League, 3/8/1937

Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C. March 8. Big three of the La...

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President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special session. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Indications that the administration is supporting the movement for a proposed extra session of Congress were seen today following a conference between House majority leader Sam Rayburn, (left) and Senator Majority leader Alben W. Barkley. They are shown leaving the White House. 8/24/37

President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special...

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Sits in on special cabinet for Attorney General. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Stanley Reed, U.S. Solicitor General who sat in today's special cabinet session for Attorney General Cummings, was an early arrival at the White House. 9/14/37

Sits in on special cabinet for Attorney General. Washington, D.C., Sep...

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Tram cars readied for senators. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. The tram cars used by the senators in going thru the subway from their offices to the Capitol have been given a new coat of paint and an engine overhauling in readiness for the special session November 15. 11/9/37

Tram cars readied for senators. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. The tram car...

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Study plan for early independence of Philippines. Washington, D.C., April 19. Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre, (left) and Manuel Quezon, President of the Philippines, pictured as they attended the initial session of a joint conference of American and Philippine experts to survey the economic readiness of the commonwealth for independence at early date. The Committee, meeting at the State Department, will prepare a report to an Interdepartmental Committee for consideration by President Roosevelt, 4/19/1937

Study plan for early independence of Philippines. Washington, D.C., Ap...

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[...] Texas senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The veteran U.S. Senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard is busily engaged these days preparing for the opening of the special session Congress on November 15. This picture was made at Senator's office today. 11/4/37

[...] Texas senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The veteran U.S. Senato...

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Senate chamber renovated. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. While the Solons are back home repairing their political fences, workmen are busy doing a face-lifting job on the Senate Chamber. The historic chamber will be completely painted and renovated before the next session of Congress, 9/28/37

Senate chamber renovated. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. While the Solons...

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Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast monopoly. Washington, D.C., June 6. The F.C.C. today appointed William J. Dempsey, now special counsel for the commission and formerly with the Federal Power Commission as Special Counsel for the FCC Investigation into the Broadcast Monopoly. Chairman McNinch, in a statment announcing the appointment, said the FCC will complete the inquiry in time to submit its recomendation to the next session of Congress, 7/6/38

Newly appointed special counsel for FCC Investigation into broadcast m...

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FIRST LADY AT GENERAL SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LAND-GRANT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 17. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT TODAY ATTENDED THE GENERAL SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ASSICIATION OF LAND-GRANT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. SHOWN: T.O. WALTON, OF TEXAS, CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; J. A. BURRUSS, OF VIRGINIA, PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION; MRS. ROOSEVELT; AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE HENRY WALLACE

FIRST LADY AT GENERAL SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION OF ...

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Congressional record has face lifted. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. The first copy of the Congressional record for the 76th session came off the presses today with a new face. Rep. Joseph W. Byrns, Jr., examines a copy of the Congressman's 'bible' which will henceforth carry the United States Seal on the front page, 1/4/39

Congressional record has face lifted. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. The fi...

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Christiansted, Saint Croix Island, Virgin Islands. The municipal council of Saint Croix in session

Christiansted, Saint Croix Island, Virgin Islands. The municipal counc...

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Washington, D.C. A laboratory session in a physics class at Woodrow Wilson High School

Washington, D.C. A laboratory session in a physics class at Woodrow Wi...

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Parliament in session, Oct. 7, 1919, Prague, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia

Parliament in session, Oct. 7, 1919, Prague, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia

J249783 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by the Keystone View Co. No. 24615; No. 16.

Views of the peace conference in session

Views of the peace conference in session

Photograph shows Russian and Japanese diplomats seated at the negotiating table during the Portsmouth Peace Conference.

[Session of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol]

[Session of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol]

Forms part of: National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the ... More

Rhode Island Legislature. January session 1839. Reports of the select committee to whom were referred the resolutions of Mr. Wells, of Hopkington, touching certain resolutions of the House of representatives of the U. States relating to petition

Rhode Island Legislature. January session 1839. Reports of the select ...

Page Order: Uncut Quarto Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 169, Folder 1a.

The opening of the Congressional session / J. Keppler.

The opening of the Congressional session / J. Keppler.

Cartoon showing monster, "tariff question", in large bag "surplus", saying "Here I am Again! What are you going to do with me?," in House chambers.

The Southern Confederacy - Senate Chamber in the Capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, during open session - the Honorable Howell Cobb presiding

The Southern Confederacy - Senate Chamber in the Capitol at Montgomery...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 11, no. 275 (1861 Mar. 2), p. 229. Reference copy may be in LOT 4421-A. Caption card tracings: Al... More

Ohio--opening of the presidential campaign--the National Democratic Convention in session in Music Hall, Cincinnati / from sketches by Jos. B. Beale.

Ohio--opening of the presidential campaign--the National Democratic Co...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1880 July 3, p. 304-305.

Illinois Senate in session, 40 General Assembly, May 6, 1897

Illinois Senate in session, 40 General Assembly, May 6, 1897

Attributed to Geo. R. Lawrence Co. on basis of format, subject matter, and association with this LOT.

Throng at opening session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Part of the huge crowd outside the House chamber waiting for admittance to view the opening of the 75th session. Tickets were at a premium

Throng at opening session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Part of the huge ...

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A House whisper. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Sam Rayburn, new majority leader of the House, whispers in to the ear of Senator Carter Glass, the monetary expert of the Senate, as both attend the conference today at the Capitol between administration leaders and Senate and House leaders to discuss monetary legislation to be submitted to the new session of Congress

A House whisper. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Sam Rayburn, new major...

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Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Eugene Grace, left, President of Bethlehem Steel Corp., and F.A. Shick, Vice President and Comptroller of the same corporation, were interested spectators at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee

Washington, D.C., Nov. 6. Eugene Grace, left, President of Bethlehem S...

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Money experts. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Senator Carter Glass, former Secretary of the Treasury and an expert on monetary matters, pictured with Jesse Jones, Chairman of the R.F.C., as both attended the conference today between leaders of the administration and the Senate and House to discuss legislation to be submitted to the new session

Money experts. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Senator Carter Glass, former ...

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Typing class in session at Broken Bow College.

Typing class in session at Broken Bow College.

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Board of Trade directly after session, Chicago, Ill.

Board of Trade directly after session, Chicago, Ill.

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Senate leaders meet. Washington, D.C., June 6. Senate Republicans today adopted a resolution declaring that Congress should remain in session throughout the European War emergency. Twenty-one Republicans conferred for 45 minutes. Afterward, Senator McNary announced 'It was the unanimous sense of the conference that Congress should remain in session for the duration of the emergency.' Left to right in the picture: Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican of Ohio; Senator Styles Bridges, Republican of New Hampshire; Senator Charles McNary, Republican of Oregon; and Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Republican of Michigan

Senate leaders meet. Washington, D.C., June 6. Senate Republicans toda...

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[Pres. Harding addressing the joint session of Congress]

[Pres. Harding addressing the joint session of Congress]

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House in session - Public domain politician photograph

House in session - Public domain politician photograph

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Members of the Democratic base ball team of the House of Representatives who will meet a team composed of Republican members next Saturday, snapped at their practice session today

Members of the Democratic base ball team of the House of Representativ...

Photograph shows group portrait of Reps. Jeremiah Edward O'Connell of Rhode Island, Fritz Garland Lanham of Texas, Frederick Moore Vinson of Kentucky, Thomas Sanders McMillan of South Carolina (team manager), T... More

Opening of 2nd session of 68th Congress, 12/1/24

Opening of 2nd session of 68th Congress, 12/1/24

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Second Session of 70th Congress covenes at United States Capitol. A scene in the House of Representatives at the United States Capitol as the second session of the 70th Congress convened today. Reverend James Sera Montgomery, chalain of the House, is pictured delivering the opening prayer

Second Session of 70th Congress covenes at United States Capitol. A sc...

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Early arrival for Congressional Opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. Congresswoman Virginia E. Jenckes, Democrat of Indiana, was among the early arrivals in the Capitol for the opening of [the] 75th session

Early arrival for Congressional Opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. Co...

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

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

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"How about the appropriations?" Mino, the talking mino bird from East India, has become interested in legislative affairs since he came to Washington. While talking, whistling, or making bugle calls he suddenly astounds his audience by asking, "How about the appropriations, how about the appropriations?" He probably attended a session of the Senate to hear this. The unusual bird is shown with the proprieter of the Washington bird store who is his present owner. 11/13/30

"How about the appropriations?" Mino, the talking mino bird from East ...

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Secretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau was on hand at the White House today for the special session of the cabinet called by President Roosevelt, 9/14/37

Secretary of Treasury. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. Secretary of Treasu...

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Capitol made ready for return of legislators. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Even the air conditioning system is being readied for the legislators when they return on November 15 for the special session. While the session is expected to be a hot one, it will hardly be necessary to turn on the air conditioning to cool off the solons. 11937

Capitol made ready for return of legislators. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9...

A black and white photo of a man standing in a room, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1... More

Special session convenes. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Immediately after the gavel fell and prayer was offered opening the special session in the House Speaker William B. Bankhead administered the oath to the new members, 11/15/37

Special session convenes. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Immediately after...

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President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special session. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Indications that the administration is supporting the movement for a proposed extra session of Congress were seen today following a conference between House majority leader Sam Rayburn, (left) and Senator Majority leader Alben W. Barkley. They are shown leaving the White House. 82437

President confers with congressional floor leaders on proposed special...

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Legislation for sugar industry to be put up to President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., July 28. At a meeting today of 23 senators who are united in a drive to enact legislation for the sugar industry at this session of Congress, it was decided to send a committee to the White House to put the question up to President Roosevelt and determine the administration views. The senators agreed that failure to pass the sugar bill might seriously damage the American industry. Senator Alva B. Adams, (left center) who presided at the meeting, and Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, a member of the sugar bloc, are shown being questioned by newsmen following the meeting, 7/28/37

Legislation for sugar industry to be put up to President Roosevelt. Wa...

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In spotlight at newspaper editors convention. Washington, D.C., April 21. The sixteenth annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors opened in Washington today at the National Press Club. Editors from all sections of the country were in attendance at the first session of the meeting which will run through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. Here we see, left to right: Alfred H. Kirchoffer, Managing Editor of Buffalo Evening News and President of the A.S.N.D.; Harold Brayman, Philadelphia Ledger, President of the National Press Club, 4/21/38

In spotlight at newspaper editors convention. Washington, D.C., April ...

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

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

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War workers' ideas. Jury votes on war workers' ideas that save man-hours and critical materials. More than 400,000 suggestions to speed war production have been submitted to suggestion committees in war plants, and the outstanding ones tested and sent through more than 2,000 War Production Drive labor-management committees to the above Board for Individual Awards at War Production Drive headquarters in Washington. All ideas recognized by awards are made available to all American war plants and interested United Nations through the system of plow-back into industry as a further benefit to war production. The Board for Individual Awards, composed of engineers and technical experts who contribute their time to evaluating production ideas, is shown at a Washington session. Left to right: Charles B. Francis, Carnegie, Illinois Steel Corporation; Dr. J.L. Bray, Purdue University; Paul H. Stanley, Pitcairn Auto-Gyro Company; L.A. Poole of War Production Drive's Awards Field Operations Branch; Whiting Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; James B. Gent, United Steel Workers (USW) and William P. Hill, Bethlehem Steel

War workers' ideas. Jury votes on war workers' ideas that save man-hou...

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San Augustine, Texas. The rationing board in session. Left to right: Mr. Long, retired rural mail carrier; Mr. Curl, banker; Mr. Wood, clothing store owner; Mr. Brown, AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Administration) supervisor

San Augustine, Texas. The rationing board in session. Left to right: M...

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[Senator Albert Gore Sr. of Tennessee speaking at microphone during the third session of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois] / TOH.

[Senator Albert Gore Sr. of Tennessee speaking at microphone during th...

U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 19746, frame 8/8A. Contact sheet folder caption: "Democratic Nat'l Conv. 3rd sessi... More

State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly. December session, A. D. 1779. An act for assessing and apportioning a rate or tax of one hundred and twenty thousand pounds lawful money, upon the inhabitants of this state.

State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly....

Not in Evans.; 1381 C 1 19 Ja 44.; Rec. R. B. 3-29-44. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portf... More

[Jefferson Davis, seated, facing left, during portrait session at Davis' home Beauvoir, near Biloxi, Mississippi]

[Jefferson Davis, seated, facing left, during portrait session at Davi...

1885 13882 (2, 2) U.S. Copyright Office "1521." Copyright deposit; 1885 Feb. 24. CHECK: is this Edward L. Wilson (attribution based on copyright registration info?) the same as the photographer who lived 1838-1903

[Proclamation convening the Legislature of the state of Arizona in special session May 1st 1918.]

[Proclamation convening the Legislature of the state of Arizona in spe...

Proclamation. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1, Folder 31.

Second Congress of the United States at the second session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two. An act to ascertain the fees in ad

Second Congress of the United States at the second session, begun and ...

A variant of Evans 26318. Has additional line. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the secretary of State and signed by Thomas Jefferson.; Evans 26318 Variant. Available also through the Library of Congr... More

Ye May session of ye woman's rights convention - ye orator of ye day denouncing ye lords of creation

Ye May session of ye woman's rights convention - ye orator of ye day d...

After T.M.N. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 3 (1859 June 11), p. 372. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

[Congress in session in U.S. Capitol] - Frank G. Carpenter collection

[Congress in session in U.S. Capitol] - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

Vice Pres. John Garner returning to Wash. to preside over the Senate during the special session

Vice Pres. John Garner returning to Wash. to preside over the Senate d...

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Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Senator Ed. C. Johnson, Democrat of Colorado, signals the Capitol elevator on way to attend the opening session of the 75th Congress which convened today

Rookie Senator belives in signs. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Rookie Sena...

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If we have to make speeches until morning!' Austin on Senate filibuster. Washington, D.C., July 1. The Senate met at noon yesterday and kept going until 1:53 the next morning. Reason was that a republican bloc, opposed to allowing the President continued power to devalue the dollar and the Treasury to dip into the $2,000,000,000 stabilization fund, filibustered until midnight, at which time the power was supposed to lapse. Some opinion held that the power could again be granted, even after that time, so Senator Warren R. Austin told reporters that he had a list of 10 Senators who would speak if it held the Senate in session until dawn. The monetary authorization was, as was promised, 'talked to death'

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21st annual convention of U.S. Chamber of Commerce in session. Washington, D.C., June 19. 2,000 delegates assembled in the Mayflower Hotel today for the formal opening of the 21st annual convention of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Caustically condemning the dictatorship of Hitler and Mussolini, Perry Pipkin, Tennessee, president of the gathering, today declared that isolation is a dead issue and that the United States must be inseparably bound to England and France if the 'Atlantic Civilization' is to survive. Pipkin recommended to the delegates that immediate steps be taken to work out a referendum system to reflect an organization opinion of such issues as a national defense. Left to right in the picture - Minor Hudson, President, Washington Junior Board of Trade; Perry Pipkin, President of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, and A.Z. Foster Wood, General Chairman

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

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

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

In spotlight at NLRB investigation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. John P....

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Convention in session, Chicago - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Photo taken at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Duma in session, George Grantham Bain Collection

Duma in session, George Grantham Bain Collection

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Reichstag in session - Public domain portrait photograph

Reichstag in session - Public domain portrait photograph

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Opening session of National American Suffrage Congress, Hotel Statler, March 24th, 1919

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Closing session of Arm. conf. - Public domain portrait photograph

Closing session of Arm. conf. - Public domain portrait photograph

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World Disarmament Conference, delegates in session, Continental Hall of the D.A.R., Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1921

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

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President Coolidge attends Panamerican Conference with Mrs. Coolidge. The President and Mrs Coolidge with D[...] Morrow, American Ambassador to Mexico, snap [...] they arrived at the Pan American building [...] attend the opening session of the International Conference of American States on C[...] Arbitration

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Arab protest delegations, demonstrations and strikes against British policy in Palestine (subsequent to the foregoing disturbances [1929 riots]). An Arab "protest gathering" in session. In the Rawdat el Maaref hall

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Pan-Islamic conference. Gathers at Shunet Nimrin, Transjordan. In session. Center of group, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, King Ali and Emir Abdullah

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U.S. opens war on social diseases. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. The first nation-wide effort to combat venereal diseases was launched in Washington today when 300 delegates from 32 states attended the opening session of a three-day conference call by the United States Public Health Service. In the photograph, left to right: Edward S. Godfrey, Jr., State Commissioner of Health of New York state; Dr. Thomas Parran, U.S. Surgeon General; Miss Josephine Roche, Acting Secretary of the Treasury; John H. Stokes; University of Pennsylvania Medical School; and Dr. J.E. Moore, of John Hopkins Hospital

U.S. opens war on social diseases. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. The firs...

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First Lady attends convention session of C.A.R. Mrs. Herbert Hoover warmly greeted as she arrived at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington to attend a convention session of the Children of the American Revolution. In the center of photograph, left to right: Mrs. Lawrence Quirola, National Vice President of the C.A.R.; Mrs. Hoover; and Mrs. Samuel Arenta, National President of the C.A.R. 4/19/32

First Lady attends convention session of C.A.R. Mrs. Herbert Hoover wa...

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

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

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Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is vacationing in Texas during the next few weeks, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem will preside over the Senate. Senator Pittman is shown with other officers of the Senate as the session opened this morning. Left to right: Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at Arms; Leslie L. Biffle, Secretary to the Majority; Charles L. Watkins, Parliamentarian and Journal Clerk; John C. Crockett, Cheif Clerk; Senator Key Pittman; Emery L. Frazier, Legislative Clerk; and Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary. 6/14/37

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Justice Cardozo reaches 67th milestone. Washington, D.C., May 5. Justice Benjamin Cardozo as he appeared today on his 67th birthday. The picture was made as the justice was leaving his apartment on his way to today's session of the United States Supreme Court, 5/24/37

Justice Cardozo reaches 67th milestone. Washington, D.C., May 5. Justi...

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Capitol document room. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Scene in the document room at the Capitol today as clerks cleared the decks for the many bills which will introduced during the special session of Congress convening November 15. All bills are kept on file in the document room. 11/9/37

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Rural school in session near Tipler, Wisconsin

Rural school in session near Tipler, Wisconsin

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Senate finance committee chairman outlines congressional drive for tax reduction. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. Holding his first press conference since start of special session, Chairman Pat Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee today outlined to newsmen his views regarding revision of the undistributed profits, probably next year, and said he hoped that congress would stand firmly for reduction of Emergency Relief Expenditures, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, Harrison will naturally step into leadership of the Congressional Drive for Governmental Retrenchment and tax reduction. 11/16/37

Senate finance committee chairman outlines congressional drive for tax...

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Welcome ladies! Washington, D.C., March 19. The open hearing being by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the President's proposed Supreme Court plan is proving the "hit" of the present congressional session, at least by the members of the fair sex. Here we see Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Chairman of the Committee, greeting Mrs. Joseph E. Davies, former wife of the American Ambassador to the Soviet, and her daughter Mrs. Millard Tydings, wife of the Maryland Senator, as they arrived to attend today's session, 3/19/1937

Welcome ladies! Washington, D.C., March 19. The open hearing being by ...

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Discuss sale of private utilities in TVA area. Washington, D.C., March 16. Tennessee Valley Authority Director David E. Lillienthal, (left) and Wendell L. Wilkie, President of the Commonwealth and Southern Corporation, met today in the first of series of conferences to discuss the sale of private utilities to communities in the TVA area. At the Conclusion of the morning session, no definite decision had been reached in the negotiations, 3/16/38

Discuss sale of private utilities in TVA area. Washington, D.C., March...

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New Republican Senator asserts independence. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. Senator Clyde M. Reed, Republican Senator elect from Kansas, came to Washington for the coming Congressional session and right away made it clear he was here as a 'free and independent' senator and intended to vote every question on his own judgment. he also made it clear he would fight New Deal's spending programs, 12/28/38

New Republican Senator asserts independence. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28...

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Senate Judiciary Committee ok's Reed. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. After hearing Attorney General Homer S. Cummings today, the Senate Judiciary Committee went into executive session for two minutes during which they voted unanimously to report favorably the nomination of Solicitor General Stanley Reed to be Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Solicitor General Stanley Reed, (right) is shown with Sen. M.M. Logan, (center) Chairman of the Subcommittee, and Attorney General Cummings following the report of the committee, 1/20/38

Senate Judiciary Committee ok's Reed. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. After...

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Early arrivals on Senate floor. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Among the early arrivals on the Senate floor today for the convening of the 76th session were, left to right: Senator Walter F. George of Georgia, Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona, and Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan, 1/3/39

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