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Comanche pictograph map of the Battle of Sierra Blanca, 1787

Comanche pictograph map of the Battle of Sierra Blanca, 1787

Shows battle between two warring Plains Indian tribes, the Comanche and Apache. Title supplied by cataloger. Pen-and-ink with fold lines. Map pasted on larger sheet of paper which includes key to map signed by ... More

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating UnAmerican Activities that he had no knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-semetic propaganda. Hamilton was subpeoned after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American Nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washingt...

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[Floral anchor: Veterans of Foreign Wars]

[Floral anchor: Veterans of Foreign Wars]

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[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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Chief of Staff accepts medals for awards to outstanding C.M.T.C. students. Washington, D.C., June 14. U.S. Chief of staff Malin Craig today received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars 46 medals which will be awarded in 1938 to the outstanding basic students of the citizens' millitary training camps throughout the country. In the photograph, left to right: Lieut. Col. Harry Coope, USA retired; Chairman of the Veterans of Foriegn Wars; maj. General Malin Craig and lieut. Charles Weickhardt, U.S.N. retired, 6/14/38

Chief of Staff accepts medals for awards to outstanding C.M.T.C. stude...

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Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Field Dispatches and Telegrams, 1862-1883; Sent; 1879, July-1881, Apr

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Field Dispatches and Telegrams, 1862-188...

[Battlefield with exploding shells]

[Battlefield with exploding shells]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Julia Ward Howe" by Laura E. Richards and Maud Howe Elliott, Delineator, 88:... More

President and Mrs. Hoover lead nation in observing Memorial Day. The National Capital, led by President and Mrs. Hoover, today, Memorial Day, paid tribute to America's dead heroes of 4 wars at Arlington National Cemetary. President Hoover is shown placing a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown Soldier. Following the Chief Executive Mrs.Hoover placed a bunch of white carnations on the tomb

President and Mrs. Hoover lead nation in observing Memorial Day. The N...

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Execution of the thirty-eight Sioux Indians, at Mankato, Minnesota, December, 26, 1862

Execution of the thirty-eight Sioux Indians, at Mankato, Minnesota, De...

Print shows the residents of Mankato, Minnesota, gathered to watch the execution of thirty-eight Dakota Indians, who stand on a scaffold with nooses around their necks, separated from the community by rows of s... More

The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

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Notes, on the settlement and Indian wars, of the western parts of Virginia & Pennsylvania : from the year 1763 until the year 1783 inclusive ; together with a view, of the state of society and manners of the first settlers of the western country

Notes, on the settlement and Indian wars, of the western parts of Virg...

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Veterans of foreign wars group, 9/13/20

Veterans of foreign wars group, 9/13/20

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Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, 10/21/25

Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, 10/21/25

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General Hines & Vets of Foreign Wars, 4/3/24

General Hines & Vets of Foreign Wars, 4/3/24

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Veterans of Foreign Wars poppy story, 3/19/24

Veterans of Foreign Wars poppy story, 3/19/24

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Pres. Coolidge with Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4/18/27

Pres. Coolidge with Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4/18/27

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Youngster presents President Coolidge with check for flood victims and first "Buddy Poppy" for Veterans of Foreign Wars. Today was a happy one for little Elizabeth Anne Stitt, three-year-old daughter of Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, for she had the honor of presenting President Coolidge, as head of the American Red Cross, a $500 check for the Mississippi Flood victims and the first "Buddy Poppy" of the season. The check was a contribution from the "buddy Poppy" Relief Fund of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The poppies are [...]de by disabled veterans and distributed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the week proceding Memorial Day

Youngster presents President Coolidge with check for flood victims and...

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Veterans appeal to Congress for bonus. Scene on the Capitol steps in Washington today when a thousand veterans presented a truck load of petitions to Congress for immediate payment of the bonus. On the extreme right is Paul Wolman, past Grand Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is presenting the petitions to Rep. Rainey, of Illinois. Others on the picture are Rep. Snell; Rep. Patman; and Senator Brookhart, 4/8/32

Veterans appeal to Congress for bonus. Scene on the Capitol steps in W...

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE RECEIVES FIRST 'BUDDY' POPPY. LITTLE MURIEL MORGAN CAME FROM THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF EX-SERVICES MEN IN FATON RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, TO PRESENT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WITH THE FIRST BUDDY POPPY TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE 1934 NATIONAL POPPY SALE CONDUCTED BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. JAMES E. VAN ZANDT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE VFW IS ALSO SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE RECEIVES FIRST 'BUDDY' POPPY. LITTLE MURIEL MORGAN CAM...

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Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Operations reports; Copies; Vol. 9; Military Division of the Missouri (1869)

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Operations r...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Subject File, 1863-1891; Page, Henry, telegram books, quartermaster, Army of the Potomac,; 1864, Dec. 16-1865, Jan. 10

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Subject File, 1863-1891; Page, Henry, te...

The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

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Oregon. The Modoc war - Schonchin and his associate "Bucks" killed by an exploding shell in the lava beds

Oregon. The Modoc war - Schonchin and his associate "Bucks" killed by ...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1873 May 10, p. 133. Title transcribed from original.

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of Chief Joseph by General Nelson A. Miles General Miles charging the Indian camp - the dash into the ravine / / from sketches by G.M. Holland.

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of C...

Nez Percé War, Montana. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1153 (1877 November 3), p. 141 (top).

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

Sen. Hiram Johnson of Calif. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol addressi...

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Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating Un-American Activities that he had no prior knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-Semitic propaganda. Hamilton was subpoenaed after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washingt...

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MILLARD N. RICE; COMDR. KEANNY, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

MILLARD N. RICE; COMDR. KEANNY, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS; PRESIDENT RO...

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The guards of his majesty the king in their ancient Greek costumes Building goes on in Athens despite the changes in government and wars in Asia Minor and Europe.

The guards of his majesty the king in their ancient Greek costumes Bui...

Photographs show two guards wearing fustanella and a building being constructed, Athens, Greece. Negative series code stamped on page: LC-C26. On page: no. 1473 (top image), and no. 1474 (bottom image), In al... More

The veterans of foreign wars - Public domain World War One sheet music

The veterans of foreign wars - Public domain World War One sheet musi...

words by Ida Simpson ; music by Leo Bennett. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Manuscript in ink. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) ... More

The Nez Percés war / from sketches by an army officer.

The Nez Percés war / from sketches by an army officer.

Includes portraits of General O.O. Howard, General N.A. Miles, and General S.D. Sturgis.

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, [...] Philippines

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, [...] Philippines

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Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, return of overseas soldiers

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, return of overseas soldiers

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Veterans of foreign wars at White House

Veterans of foreign wars at White House

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Survivers (sic) of the Indian Wars call the White House ...

Survivers (sic) of the Indian Wars call the White House ...

Camp no. 5 of the National Indian War Veterans, District of Columbia, posed with President Coolidge. National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 1, p. 21, no. 41283.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND BERNARD W. KEANNEY, NEW COMMANDER OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND BERNARD W. KEANNEY, NEW COMMANDER OF THE VETER...

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Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of Chief Joseph by General Nelson A. Miles Surrender of Chief Joseph and his principal warriors at General Miles's headquarters, October 5-6 / / from sketches by G.M. Holland.

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of C...

Chief Joseph handing rifle to General Nelson Miles as a gesture of surrender. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1153 (1877 November 3), p. 141 (bottom).

[Scene in Geronimo's camp...before surrender to General Crook, March 27, 1886: group of 18 men, women and children]

[Scene in Geronimo's camp...before surrender to General Crook, March 2...

Photo shows a group of 18 men, women, and children Photo "Copyright 1886. By C. S. Fly, Tombstone, Ariz." Stamped date for copyright deposit is April 17, 1886. No. 181. Date based on title information.

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, surrender at Manila[?]

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, surrender at Manila[?]

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Com. in Chief Antonio Entenza of the United Spanish War Veterans conferring the honorary membership upon Secy. of Labor James J. Davis who has shown himself to be a friend of the veterans of all wars

Com. in Chief Antonio Entenza of the United Spanish War Veterans confe...

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Vets of Foreign Wars poppy story, [3/19/24]

Vets of Foreign Wars poppy story, [3/19/24]

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Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, [10/21/25]

Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, [10/21/25]

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Commander-In-Chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars presents legislative program to president. President Coolidge and Lieut. Eugene P. Carver, Jr., of Boston, Massachusetts., Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, photographed at the White House today shortly after Commander Carver presented the legislative program of the veterans to the President

Commander-In-Chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars presents legislative pr...

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Commands VFW, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. Bernard W. Kearney, of New York, is the new National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was elected at the annual convention in Denver and succeeds James Van Zandt, who served three terms and refused the nomination for a fourth

Commands VFW, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. Bernard W. Kearney, of New York...

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Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 1876; 2 of 6

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 187...

Execution of the thirty-eight Sioux Indians at Mankato Minnesota, December 25, 1862

Execution of the thirty-eight Sioux Indians at Mankato Minnesota, Dece...

Print shows the residents of Mankato, Minnesota, gathered to watch the execution of thirty-eight Dakota Indians, who stand on a scaffold with nooses around their necks, separated from the community by rows of s... More

Historical map of the United States indicating battlefields, names of commanders, number of troops engaged, number of killed and captured during French and Indian and Revolutionary wars, Mexican War, and the late Civil War

Historical map of the United States indicating battlefields, names of ...

Scale ca. 1:4,800,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 82 Principal map shows location and date of battles fought during the Civil War. The winner of each engagement is given as well as the names of the opposing c... More

Home from the wars / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Home from the wars / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Nelson W. Aldrich as a medieval warrior returned home from battles in far-away lands; he is greeted by a robust, full-bosomed woman labeled "Privilege" with a large money bag hanging at her s... More

VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of Aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens

VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D....

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A few miles distant a hostile army was hunting them down

A few miles distant a hostile army was hunting them down

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Sword of Youth," by James Lane Allen, Century, 89:221 (Dec. 1914).

Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, [10/21/25]

Delegation from Veterans of Foreign Wars, [10/21/25]

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Sham battle at the Pan-American Exposition /

Sham battle at the Pan-American Exposition /

Large arches and columns are seen surrounding a flat field. In the foreground of the field, some American Indians on horseback ride toward the camera. The Indians are wearing feathers, war paint, and are carryi... More

Veterans of Foreign Wars. Drum corps

Veterans of Foreign Wars. Drum corps

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President invited to VFW encampment. July 7. Brig. General B.W. Kearney, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and group of New York legislators today tendered President Roosevelt an invitation to attend and address the 38th Annual National Encmpment at Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 29-September 3. In the photograph, left to right: Millard W. Rice, VFW Legislative Representative; Rep. Walter G. Andrews, New York; Assemblyman Jerome C. Kreinheder, New York; George D. Toomey, Treasurer of Encampment; National Commander Kearney; State Senator Edward J. Coughlin, New York; Assemblyman John P. Hayes, New York; Assemblyman Denton Luke, New York; Daniel H. McCarriagher, President of the Buffalo Hotel Association; and Rep. Alfred F. Beiter, New York

President invited to VFW encampment. July 7. Brig. General B.W. Kearne...

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Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspondence; 1874, Dec. 10-1875, Dec. 31

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspo...

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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The wars that never come / Kep.

The wars that never come / Kep.

Print shows George F. "Hoar" sitting with a broken drum labeled "Hawaiian Bluster", Henry Cabot "Lodge" holding a broken rifle labeled "Behring Sea War Thunder", and John T. "Morgan" sitting with a bent and bea... More

Veterans of foreign wars at White House, Ex. Com. in chief Karling and Com. Robt. E. Woodside

Veterans of foreign wars at White House, Ex. Com. in chief Karling and...

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Assistant Secretary of Navy rays tribute to Late Rear Admiral Peary. Memorial services commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the discovery of the North Pole by Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary were conducted at the grave of the explorer in Arlington National Cemetery today under the suspices of the Robert E. Peary Ship, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ernest L. Jahncke is shown placing a wreath while on his right is Rear Admiral Luther E. Gregory, Chief of Civil Engineers, United States Navy

Assistant Secretary of Navy rays tribute to Late Rear Admiral Peary. M...

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FIRST BUDDY POPPY. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 6. TODAY WAS HAPPY ONE FOR LITTLE FOUR-YEAR-OLD RUTH JOYCE BRADISH AS SHE PINNED THE FIRST BUDDY POPPY OF 1937 ON PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AT THE WHITE HOUSE. THE SALE OF BUDDY POPPIES IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY DURING THE WEEK OF MEMORIAL DAY BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING RELIEF WORK FUNDS. LITTLE RUTH IS THE DAUGHTER OF A DECEASED EX-SERVICEMAN AND WAS BROUGHT TO WASHINGTON FOR THE PRESENTATION FROM THE VFW HOME FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF EX-SERVICEMEN, EATON RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FIRST BUDDY POPPY. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 6. TODAY...

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Reminiscences of Little Crow - Minnesota Historical Society

Reminiscences of Little Crow - Minnesota Historical Society

"An address at the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Historical Society, January 21, 1907." Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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The Nez Percés Campaign / from sketches by Vincent Colyer.

The Nez Percés Campaign / from sketches by Vincent Colyer.

Images from the Nez Percé war including U.S. soldiers pursuing Chief Joseph; the village of Lapwai, headquarters of the Nez Percé agency in Idaho; U.S. Army camp on the North Pacific Railroad; Fort Wal-lu-la on... More

The Hostile Apaches / photographed by C.S. Fly, Tombstone, Arizona.

The Hostile Apaches / photographed by C.S. Fly, Tombstone, Arizona.

Composite of four engravings showing "A captive white boy in an Apache camp"; "In order of battle" (Geronimo and Natchez with other Indians); "Geronimo and Natchez" on horses; "Geronimo, his son, and two picked... More

Vets of Foreign Wars, 9/8/23 - Public domain portrait photograph

Vets of Foreign Wars, 9/8/23 - Public domain portrait photograph

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Labor leaders attend Mother Jones funeral. Men high in the ranks of labor circles took part in the last rites for "Mother" Jones, 100 year-old labor crusader. Standing in the middle of the group of three at the right is William N. Doak, newly appointed Secretary of Labor. The casket is being borne from St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Washington, where services were held, after which the body was sent to Mount Olivet, Ill., to be buried beside five of her "boys" slain there years ago in one of the many labor wars in which she participated. This was one of the last requests of the militant laborite, whose full name was Mrs. Mary Harris Jones but who was known simply as "Mother" by her thousands of "boys" throughout the country. 12/3/30

Labor leaders attend Mother Jones funeral. Men high in the ranks of la...

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10 per cent railroad rate increase benefits motor carriers--ICC Commissioner Eastman. Washington, D.C., April 13. ICC Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee that he believed the 10 per cent rate increase granted the railroads last summer has been "Of more benefit to the motor carriers than to the railroads." Advocating a balanced system of transportation charges between rail, motor and water carriers, Eastman said that contrary to popular belief, rate wars between the three do not benefit the public, 4-13-39

10 per cent railroad rate increase benefits motor carriers--ICC Commis...

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Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspondence; 1876, Jan. 3-1878, Dec. 24 (includes correspondence dated 1879)

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspo...

The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

Picryl description: Public domain image of a World War II Military Situation Maps, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The maps in the World War II Military Situation Maps were published by the United State... More

Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...

Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...

Print shows an allegorical scene with three female figures, seated on the left is America, standing center, on clouds, is Peace holding an olive branch in her right hand raised toward an airy "Temple of Commerc... More

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, scene at Santiago

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, scene at Santiago

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Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, annexation of Texas

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, annexation of Texas

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President Hoover receives first "Buddy Poppy". Eugene S. Carver, Commander-in-chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars, holds little Betty Boyer of Washington, while she pins the first "buddy poppy." The poppies are sold every year at this time for the benefit of American Veterans of Foreign Wars

President Hoover receives first "Buddy Poppy". Eugene S. Carver, Comma...

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PRESIDENT CONFERS WITH NEW HEAD VFW. WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 6. IN A CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY, COL. BERNARD W. KEARNEY, NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, ASSURED THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE THAT WORLD WAR VETERANS ARE CHIEFLY CONCERNED WITH STEADY JOBS RATHER THAN A GENERAL PENSION SYSTEM. IN A LETTER LEFT WITH THE PRESIDENT, KEARNEY SAID THAT NO ACTION WHATSOEVER WAS TAKEN ON THE GENERAL PENSION SYSTEM BY HIS ORGANIZATION AT ITS DENVER ENCAMPMENT

PRESIDENT CONFERS WITH NEW HEAD VFW. WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 6. IN A ...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RECEIVES FIRST BUDDY POPPY. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 17. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RECEIVED TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE FROM SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BETTY JANE VAN LOON THE FIRST BUDDY POPPY OF THE 1940 BUDDY POPPY SALE CONDUCTED BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RELIEF WORK. BETTY JANE, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN VAN LOON WHO SERVED OVER SEA WAS ESCORTED TO THE WHITE HOUSE BY OTIS N. BROWN, NATIONAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; OTIS N. BROWN; AND BETTY JANE VAN LOON

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RECEIVES FIRST BUDDY POPPY. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL...

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The pursuit of the Apache chief; a story of the campaign against Geronimo,

The pursuit of the Apache chief; a story of the campaign against Geron...

Also available in digital form.

William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Subseries C, Newspaper Clippings and Other Printed Matter, 1818-1922; Printed matter; Newspaper clippings, 1840-1922, undated

William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Su...

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The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

Picryl description: Public domain image of a World War II Military Situation Maps, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The maps in the World War II Military Situation Maps were published by the United State... More

The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

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Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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The Modoc indians / from photographs taken by C.F. [sic] Watkins, San Francisco.

The Modoc indians / from photographs taken by C.F. [sic] Watkins, San ...

Front page of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper with portraits of eleven Modoc Indians, federal prisoners and alleged participants in a violent uprising.

Closing scenes of the Apache war

Closing scenes of the Apache war

Two illustrations: Geronimo and his band, and General Crook's conference with Geronimo, showing Captain Roberts, Geronimo, Nana, Lieutenant Maus, interpreters, Captain Bourke and General Crook.

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, surrender at Manila[?]

Pageant, Vets of Foreign Wars, surrender at Manila[?]

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Veterans of Foreign Wars poppy story, 3/19/24

Veterans of Foreign Wars poppy story, 3/19/24

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Commands VFW, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. Bernard W. Kearney, of New York, is the new National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was elected at the annual convention in Denver and succeeds James Van Zandt, who served three terms and refused the nomination for a fourth

Commands VFW, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. Bernard W. Kearney, of New York...

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[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Appearing before the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities, Eugene I. Van Antwerp, National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, today advocated enforced state and federal registration of all organizations which disseminate propaganda in the United States. He also proposed reduction of present immigration quotes by 90 per cent and elimination from relief rolls of aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens]

[VFW National Committee testifies before Dies Committee. Washington, D...

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Manpower. Veteran boring mill worker. Seventy-five-year-old George Shoemaker points to the only change ever made in the seventy-seven-year-old vertical boring mill on which he has worked for the past fifty-four years. The groove was cut to accomodate huge castings of lighthouse settings many years ago. The old machine was serving during the Civil and Spanish-American wars and World War I. It works seventy-six hours a week in this war, boring castings up to eleven feet square

Manpower. Veteran boring mill worker. Seventy-five-year-old George Sho...

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William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Subseries C, Newspaper Clippings and Other Printed Matter, 1818-1922; Printed matter; Newspaper clippings, 1840-1922, undated

William Henry Harrison Papers: Series 4, Printed Matter, 1815-1922; Su...

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The West Point atlas of American wars /

The West Point atlas of American wars /

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Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pioneers who headed the western settlers in repelling the attacks of the savages, together with a view of the character, manners, monuments, and antiquities of the western Indians

Indian wars of the West : containing biographical sketches of those pi...

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Zachary Taylor Papers: Series 6, Additions, 1820-1863; 2014 Addition; Letters by Taylor to Thomas W. Ringgold, 1846-1847

Zachary Taylor Papers: Series 6, Additions, 1820-1863; 2014 Addition; ...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Miscellany, 1853-1896; Contingent fund records; 1872-1873

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Miscellany, 1853-1896; Contingent fund r...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspondence; 1883, Nov. 1-1885, Sept. 8

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Letterbooks, 1871-1888; General correspo...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Operations reports; Copies; Vol. 7; Various reports

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Operations r...

Zachary Taylor Papers: Series 5, Memorial Volume, 1850; 1850

Zachary Taylor Papers: Series 5, Memorial Volume, 1850; 1850

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 1874; 1 of 2

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 187...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 1876; 1 of 6

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: Military Papers, 1853-1887; Reports; 187...

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: General Correspondence, 1853-1888; 1861, Apr.-Nov

Philip Henry Sheridan Papers: General Correspondence, 1853-1888; 1861,...

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