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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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House leaders study president's message. Washington D.C. President Roosevelt's sensational message to Congress today, demanding overhauling of the Judiciary, struck Congressional leaders like a bolt from a clear sky. Copies of the speech were at a premium on Capitol Hill. Here we see Rep. Hatton W. Sumners of Texas, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Speaker William B. Bankhead, as they went into a huddle with the message. Speaker Bankhead said the message involved a "sound principle" for judicial reform. Rep. Sumners refused to comment

House leaders study president's message. Washington D.C. President Roo...

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Tarzan paints the Senate flagpole. Washington, D.C., July 11. There comes a time each year when things around Capitol Hill need a bit of fresh paint, flagpoles no exception. Here is the flagpole over the Senate Office Building getting its new paint job, curiously enough, from a steeple-jack named Tarzan--Jack Tarzan

Tarzan paints the Senate flagpole. Washington, D.C., July 11. There co...

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Lost: a cold water pipe. Washington, D.C., Sept. 5. Seeking a "lost" water line running from the house office building through the Capitol, workmen are digging up the Capitol ground with a steam shovel. When they find the pipe, they will make a connection in order to supply chilled water for the air conditioning of the Senate office building.

Lost: a cold water pipe. Washington, D.C., Sept. 5. Seeking a "lost" w...

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Washington D.C. Percy Straus, President of Wcy[?] and Company, who was a visitor to the Capitol today

Washington D.C. Percy Straus, President of Wcy[?] and Company, who was...

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Labor Department and CIO at President's coal dispute conference. Washington, D.C., May 9. As the two month old labor dispute of the coal fields moved from New York to the National Capitol today, when the president made a move to settle the differences in the role of mediator, John L. Lewis, President of the C.I.O., charging responsibility for the dispute upon the Labor Department and the administration, Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor and James Dewey, Labor Department conciliator blaming the operators, all entered the White House this morning to try to settle the dispute before an acute shortage of coal occurs

Labor Department and CIO at President's coal dispute conference. Washi...

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[The United States Capitol, near view from south west, Washington, D.C.]

[The United States Capitol, near view from south west, Washington, D.C...

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The Capitol at Washington, mammoth plate negative

The Capitol at Washington, mammoth plate negative

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CAPITOL, U.S. CROWD - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

CAPITOL, U.S. CROWD - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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The Marble Room, U.S. [United States] Capitol, Washington, D.C.

The Marble Room, U.S. [United States] Capitol, Washington, D.C.

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Early automobiles - Capitol, [Washington, D.C.]

Early automobiles - Capitol, [Washington, D.C.]

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Graham Bros. Gen'l Accounting Ofc. truck at Capitol, [Washington, D.C.]

Graham Bros. Gen'l Accounting Ofc. truck at Capitol, [Washington, D.C....

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CAPITOL, U.S. CLEANING EXTERIOR

CAPITOL, U.S. CLEANING EXTERIOR

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CAPITOL, U.S. CLEANING INTERIOR

CAPITOL, U.S. CLEANING INTERIOR

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[Pagent on steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Pagent on steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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CAPITOL, U.S. PEDIMENT ON HOUSE FRONT; SCULPTURE BY PAUL BARTLETT

CAPITOL, U.S. PEDIMENT ON HOUSE FRONT; SCULPTURE BY PAUL BARTLETT

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U.S. CAPITOL. DOME FROM RAILROAD YARDS IN SOUTHEAST SECTION

U.S. CAPITOL. DOME FROM RAILROAD YARDS IN SOUTHEAST SECTION

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Washing U.S. Capitol - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Washing U.S. Capitol - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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CAPITOL, U.S. VISITORS, ETC. CROWD

CAPITOL, U.S. VISITORS, ETC. CROWD

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CAPITOL, U.S. TREE PLANTING: SAULSBURY WITH SHOVEL; JIM PRESTON LEFT OF HIM; E. A. HALSEY, 2ND TO LEFT

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CAPITOL, U.S. VISITORS, ETC. CROWD

CAPITOL, U.S. VISITORS, ETC. CROWD

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WOMAN SUFFRAGE. SUFFRAGETTES AT CAPITOL

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. SUFFRAGETTES AT CAPITOL

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U.S. Capitol, machine shop, [Washington, D.C.]

U.S. Capitol, machine shop, [Washington, D.C.]

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WOMAN SUFFRAGE. SUFFRAGETTES AT CAPITOL

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. SUFFRAGETTES AT CAPITOL

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. Plaza fountain and U.S. Capitol IV

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Plaza fountain and U.S. Capitol IV

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U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant V

U.S. Capitol power plant. Roof repairs of U.S. Capitol power plant V

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 Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

Washington Monument. Washington Monument from steps of U.S. Capitol

Washington Monument. Washington Monument from steps of U.S. Capitol

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol in winter at night

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol in winter at night

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Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Man seated at radio at Capitol Radio Engineering Institute

Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Man seated at radio at Capitol Ra...

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

[Man pulling bus with teeth outside U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Man pulling bus with teeth outside U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol dome over shrubs in winter III

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol dome over shrubs in winter III

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Scene of second Roosevelt oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Inaugural stand at the Capitol looking toward the Supreme Court, where President Roosevelt, on January 20 will take his second oath as Chief Executive of the United States

Scene of second Roosevelt oath. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The Inaugur...

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Flags. National Archives flag view over U.S. Capitol dome III

Flags. National Archives flag view over U.S. Capitol dome III

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 Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

U.S. Capitol exteriors. House wing and stairs on west side of U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol exteriors. House wing and stairs on west side of U.S. Cap...

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Washington, D.C. views. View of the U.S. Capitol and beyond, showing the Mall and the Washington Monument III

Washington, D.C. views. View of the U.S. Capitol and beyond, showing t...

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[Men at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Men at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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Prince Christopher and Princess Anastasia at Capitol, with Greek royal family

Prince Christopher and Princess Anastasia at Capitol, with Greek royal...

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Greek Royal family at Capitol [Washington, D.C.]

Greek Royal family at Capitol [Washington, D.C.]

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[Congress, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Congress, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Tree planting ceremony to commemorate Mother's Day, with Raymond Thompson costumed as George Washington, and school girls costumed as state flowers, on grounds of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Tree planting ceremony to commemorate Mother's Day, with Raymond Thom...

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Fire at Capitol (House restaurant), [Washington, D.C.], 2/26/26

Fire at Capitol (House restaurant), [Washington, D.C.], 2/26/26

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[Men; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Men; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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Cameramen charge John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he leaves U.S. Capitol. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., facing a battery of cameramen at the Capitol in Washington today after testifying before the Senate Public Lands Committee investigating the Teapot Dome leases

Cameramen charge John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he leaves U.S. Capitol. ...

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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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[Laying wreath at Marshall Memorial, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Laying wreath at Marshall Memorial, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Sculpture: Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Sculpture: Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton...

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V.P. Garner greets Norwegian Prince. Washington, D.C., June 29. Vice President Garner was his usual jolly self today as he welcomed Crown Prince Olav of Norway, at the United States Capitol

V.P. Garner greets Norwegian Prince. Washington, D.C., June 29. Vice P...

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National Capitol Press Inc. Binding room of National Capitol Press Inc.

National Capitol Press Inc. Binding room of National Capitol Press Inc...

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Mall. View of Mall from U.S. Capitol to Washington Monument

Mall. View of Mall from U.S. Capitol to Washington Monument

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National Capitol Press Inc. Paper store department of National Capitol Press Inc.

National Capitol Press Inc. Paper store department of National Capitol...

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Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Television studio at Capitol Radio Engineering Institute III

Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Television studio at Capitol Radi...

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol from left side

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol from left side

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Mall. Aerial view down Mall to U.S. Capitol I

Mall. Aerial view down Mall to U.S. Capitol I

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From House of Commons. Honorable [...] Brockway, member of the British House of Commons, and until his election, political Secretary of the Independent Labor Party, was a visitor at the Capitol where he was greeted by Farmer-labor Senators. In this group, left to right: Senator George W. Morris of Nebraska, Senator Gorad P. Nye of North Dakota, Mr. Brockway, Senator William N. Mac Master of South Dakota and Senator Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota

From House of Commons. Honorable [...] Brockway, member of the British...

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U.S. Capitol interiors. Speaker's office in U.S. Capitol, vertical

U.S. Capitol interiors. Speaker's office in U.S. Capitol, vertical

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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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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in House, west wall, Westward Ho IV

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in House, west wall, Westward Ho IV

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol, Jefferson

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol, Jef...

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Folger Library exteriors. Puck, Folger Library, and U.S. Capitol dome

Folger Library exteriors. Puck, Folger Library, and U.S. Capitol dome

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol I

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol I

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U.S. Capitol. Drawings of completion of U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol. Drawings of completion of U.S. Capitol

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U.S. Capitol. Statue of Freedom from Brown book on U.S. Capitol

U.S. Capitol. Statue of Freedom from Brown book on U.S. Capitol

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Fountains. Capitol Plaza fountain

Fountains. Capitol Plaza fountain

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Streetcars. Streetcar in front of Capitol

Streetcars. Streetcar in front of Capitol

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National Capitol Press Inc. Three small color presses of National Capitol Press Inc.

National Capitol Press Inc. Three small color presses of National Capi...

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol and panorama of Washington I

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol and panorama of Washington I

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Ernest Kendall, teacher of U.S. Capitol pages. Mr. Kendall with group of students II

Ernest Kendall, teacher of U.S. Capitol pages. Mr. Kendall with group ...

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Declaration of Independence

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Declaration of Independence

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol at night II

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol with dead elm trees, close-up of two-thirds of trees

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol with dead elm trees, close-up of ...

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol through trees I

U.S. Capitol exteriors. East front of U.S. Capitol through trees I

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol IV

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in President's room in U.S. Capitol IV

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National Capitol Press Inc. View of the National Capitol Press Inc. Building, day, last one made I

National Capitol Press Inc. View of the National Capitol Press Inc. Bu...

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[Congress, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Congress, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Woman with veil at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Woman with veil at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Crowd outside U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Crowd outside U.S. Capitol, Wa...

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[Franklin D. Roosevelt inauguration at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Franklin D. Roosevelt inauguration at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Podium at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Podium at U.S. Capitol, Washin...

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[Man, U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man, U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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[Group at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Group at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

[Man; U.S. Capitol in background. Washington, D.C.]

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A black and white photo of a person standing in front of a building. Grea Depression era FSA/OWI photograph.

A black and white photo of a person standing in front of a building. G...

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Slums near the Capitol, Washington, D.C. With the Capitol clearly in view, these houses exist under the most unsanitary conditions; outside privies, no inside water supply and overcrowded conditions

Slums near the Capitol, Washington, D.C. With the Capitol clearly in v...

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

A black and white photo of a messy yard. Great Depression and World War Two FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a messy yard. Great Depression and World Wa...

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Slum section near the Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Slum section near the Capitol, Washington, D.C.

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building,... More

[Native Americans at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Native Americans at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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The Capitol. Washington, D.C. - safety film negatives, Library of Congress

The Capitol. Washington, D.C. - safety film negatives, Library of Cong...

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Supreme Court appointee faces movie cameras. Washington, D.C. Aug. 12. Shortly after he was nominated as a member of the United States Supreme Court today, Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama, faced a battery of ground cameras on the steps of the Capitol. During the next few days the face of the new Justice will beam down from movie screens in all parts of the country, 8/22/37

Supreme Court appointee faces movie cameras. Washington, D.C. Aug. 12....

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WPA workers stage march in fight for reinstatement. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Police were as numerous as the marchers today when over 2000 dismissed W.P.A. workers, assembled here by the Workers Alliance of America, staged a march to the White House, Capitol, and Harry Hopkins' office in their fight for reinstatement to their old jobs. 8/24/37

WPA workers stage march in fight for reinstatement. Washington, D.C. A...

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Louisiana Senator stands treat for Senate pages. Washington, D.C., April 22. Recalling how fond he was of ice cream when a youngster, Senator Allen J. Ellender, of Louisiana, played host to the Senate pages at an ice cream-and-cake party today at the Capitol. The Senator and Mrs. Ellender are shown as they ate their share ofthe frozen delicacy with the boys, 4/22/1937

Louisiana Senator stands treat for Senate pages. Washington, D.C., Apr...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, pictured in his office at the Capitol today. Although a Democrat, Senator Wheeler is one of the leaders in fight against the president's court reorganization plan, 5/24/1937

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., May 24. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, ...

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First Capitol telephone operator still on job. Washington, D.C., July 30. When Miss Harriot Daley was appointed telephone operator at the United States Capitol in 1898 there were only 51 stations on the switchboard. Today Miss Daley is Chief Operator and supervises a staff of 37 operators as they answer calls from 1200 extensions. The picture above shows the present switchboard with Miss Daley still on the job, 7/30/37

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U.S. Capitol dome - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

U.S. Capitol dome - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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New Senator from Tennessee. Washington, D.C., May 11. Today was a busy one for Maj. George L Berry, who yesterday was sworn in as the Junior U.S. Senator from Tennessee to succeed the late Senator Nathan Bachman, Senator Gerry is pictured at his desk in the Capitol this morning just before left for the Senate to answer his first roll call, 5/11/1937

New Senator from Tennessee. Washington, D.C., May 11. Today was a busy...

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

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

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Staff welcomes Junior Alabama senator on return to Capitol. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Senator Dixie Bibb Graves of Alabama, who named to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Associate Justice Hugo L. Black, returned today for the special [session] which convenes on November 15. She is shown with members of her office staff, left to right: Elizabeth Douglas; Merwin Koonce, secretary; Octavia Martin; Ben Hardeman, secretary; and Jane Fry. 11/13/37

Staff welcomes Junior Alabama senator on return to Capitol. Washington...

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F.B.I. headquarters well guarded. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. The most carefully guarded center of interest in the Capitol is the Department of Justice, home of the "G" Men. Well trained guards protect records, personnel, and the building against all intruders. In this picture, Officer William L. Good is shown at the "Patrol Board" in the Captain of the Guard's office which maintains direct communication with every watch station and substation throughout the huge building. Every guard patrolling the miles of corridors carries as a part of his regular equipment a plug-in telephone with which he can communicate with headquarters at a minute's notice, 8/4/37

F.B.I. headquarters well guarded. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. The most ca...

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