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Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Colonel Jules P. Andre[?], Senior officer and commander of the Haitian Garde, arrived in Washington today, to confer with government officials, this colonel Andres initial visit to the United States

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Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Escobar (right) Boy Scouts from Mexico on an international hike arrived in Washington today. They are hiking from Mexico City to New York having left the Mexican capital December 31

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Inventor of America's first flying machine attends International Civil Aeronautics Conference. Orville Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers who made the first flight in America 25 years ago, was given a hearty greeting by the delegates from all over the world when he arrived to attend the first session of the International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington today. In this picture Mr. Wright (right) is shaking hands with William F. Whiting, Secretary of Commerce

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President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Washington today from their holiday on Sapelo Island, Ga. In the group, left to right, Mrs. Kellogg, wife of the Secretary of State, Mrs. Coolidge, President Coolidge, Secretary Kellogg

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New U.S. Envoy to Norway. Washington, D.C., April 23. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, recently named American Minister to Norway by President Roosevelt, photographed at her home "Uplands" in Washington today. Early confirmation of her nomination by the Senate is expected, 4/23/1937

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View communist evidence uncovered by ace investigator. Washington, D.C., Aug. 18. Immediately after reaching Washington today, Edward F. Sullivan, (right) ace investigator for the Special House Committee investigating Un-American activities, went into a huddle with Chairman Dies and explained evidence he picked up during recent investigation of "red" activities in Hollywood, 8/18/38

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Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Escobar (right) Boy Scouts from Mexico on an international hike arrived in Washington today. They are hiking from Mexico City to New York having left the Mexican capital December 31

Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Esco...

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Leaders of the American Legion meet in Washington to talk national defense. The National Defense Committee of the American Legion met in Washington today to consider the national defense measures now before congress. In the photograph, left to right: (front row) Col. William G. Mitchell of Virginia; Col. Charles B. Robbins, Assistant Secretary of War; Brig. General Roy Hoffman of Oklahoma; chairman; and Brig. General Albert L. Cox of North Carolina.. Back Row, left to right: David L. Shillinglow of Chicago; Dr. C.V. Spour of Benton Harbor, Mich.; and John Thomas Taylor, Vice Chairman of the Legion's National Legislative Committee

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Vice President Dawes presents silver trophy to British Army Officer for establishing new racing automobile record. Capt Malcom Campbell who established a new world's automobile racing record when he drove his Napier Bluebird Special at the rate of 205.9 miles today in Florida recently, received the Daytona Beach silver trophy for his daring feat from Vice President Charles G. Dawes at the Capitol in Washington today. In the photograph, left to right: United States Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida; Capt. Campbell holding the cup; Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador; Vice President Dawes; and Eugene Pullian, publisher of Daytona Beach Journal

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Uncle and nephew both members of Congress. Uncle and nephew combination in Congress, Rep. Charles A. Eaton of New Jersey, (right) and his nephew Rep. William R. Eaton of Colorado, are both members of the special session of Congress which opened in Washington today. They are Republicans

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Twelve Navy pilots make parachute jump from [...] plane. Scene at the Naval Air Station in Washington today as twelve Naval officers and enlisted men jumped simultaneously from a Navy plane, as a part of nationwide celebration of Navy Day. This picture was snapped shortly after the men jumped from the plane

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New Senator from New Jersey and children. Washington, D.C., April 15. It was a happy lot of children who accompanied their father, William H. Smather, to Washington today to see him sworn in as Junior United States Senator from New Jersey. Senator Smather has been attending sessions of the state Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, until he was requested yesterday to take up his dutes in the National Senate by majority leader Joseph T. Robinson. The children in the group are, left to right: Polly, 15 years; Joseph B., 13 years; Jane, 19 years; Bill, 17 years; and Ben, 12 years, 4/15/1937

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Running for Governor of Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C., March 23. Lt. Gov. Thomas Kennedy of Pennsylvania stopped of in Washington today to transact business of the United Mine Workers of which he is Sec. and Treas. Kennedy is running for Governor of his state on the Democratic ticket, 32338

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Batista sees the Capitol for the first time. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Fulgencio Batista, the Cuban Army Sergeant who has risen to the heights of a Caribbean Dictator, arrived in Washington today. This is the first time the Cuban Dictator has set foot outside his native land in thirty seven years, General Malin Craig, the Chief of Staff is shown with him as they pass the Capitol, 111038

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he appeared before the Senate Oil Investigating Committee in Washington today to lend what aid he could in exploring the mysteries of the Continental Trading Company's $3,000,000 "slush" fund

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French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, the flying Frenchman, who ran away with the honors at the National Air Races, arrived in Washington today with Mme Detroyat ... They are shown being welcomed by Mme ..., right

French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael...

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Army Chaplains elect new head. Washington, D.C., May 19. Adjouring their annual convention in Washington today the Chaplain Association of the U.S. Army elected as the new president, Nils M. Ylvisker (right) pictured with the retiring head Arlington McCallum, 51938

Army Chaplains elect new head. Washington, D.C., May 19. Adjouring the...

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President and Mrs. Coolidge enrolled in American Red Cross by Judge John Barton Payne. The twelfth annual roll call of the American Red Cross was officially opened in Washington today when President and Mrs. Coolidge were enrolled for their annual memberships by Judge John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross

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Coast Guard women honor World War heroes of U.S. Coast Guard. The members of the United States Coast Guard who gave their lives duing the World War were singally honored in Washington today by the League of Coast Guard Women when they journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery to place a wreath on the Coast Guard Memorial. Mrs I.W. Buckalow, of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, is shown placing the wreath Delegates from the various units of the League of Coast Guard Women in all parts of the country are also shown in the photograph

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President Hoover attends church on Easter Sunday. President Hoover leaving Friend's Meeting House in Washington today after attending Easter Sunday church services. Mrs. Hoover was unable to attend because of illness

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR RADIO AMATEURS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PERSONALLY THANKED THE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS OF WASHINGTON TODAY FOR THEIR HELP IN RECEIVING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES FOR HIM ON THE INAUGURATION. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JAMES L. HOLMES, ELIZABETH ZANDONONI, C.M. GODFREY, EPPA DARNE, LIEUT. J.H. NICHOLSON, R.E. MACOMBER, AND ROY C. CORDERMAN

CONGRATULATIONS FOR RADIO AMATEURS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESI...

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Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C., March 8. Big three of the Labor Non-partisan 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, Treasury; and Maj. George L. Berry, President of the League, 3/8/1937

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Philippine President broadcasts to home folks. Washington, D.C., April 5. President Manuel Quezon of Philippine Commonwealth broadcast from Washington today to his fellow-countrymen in Manila. For the 25 minutes he was on the air, President Quezon discussed woman suffrage and urged the 10-year independence program be limited to a shorter period, 4/5/1937

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Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer, (center) German track star, holder of three world records and conquerer of both Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, arrived in Washington today where he will be a guest of Georgetown University for a brief stay. He is shown in this photograph with Dr. Otto Kiep, (right) counselor of the German Embassy and Reverend John L. Gipprich (left) of Georgetown University

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Signing of new French treaty marks sesquincentennial of amity between France and U.S. A bond of peace and friendship between France and the United States which had its beginning just 150 years ago on February 6, 1778, was sealed anew at the State Department in Washington today, when signatures were reached to the new peace pact, which virtually renounces [...] as instrumentality ever to be called into play between the two republics. The treaty not only asserts that war between the two nations is unthinkable, but it [...] up new and strong machinery for the adjustment by [...] of conciliation of disputes between them [...]

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President Coolidge is invited to fly over Washington. Russ Halley, banker and aviator of Rapid City, North Dakota, where President Coolidge spent last summer's vacation, arrived in Washington today in his 15-passenger plane. He immediately went to the White House to invite the President for a flight over the National Capital which offer was refused with thanks by the Chief executive. Senator Peter Norbeck of North Dakota is on the left

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Ohio Legionnaires honor unknown soldier. According to annual custom, the Ohio Department of the American Legion sent its vice commander Louis Laeger to Washington today to place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On the left in the photograph is Dr. B.C. O'Neil, Commander of the District of Columbia Department of the American Legion

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES WELFARE BODY CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO DAY CONFERENCE OF THE 1933 MOBILIZATION FOR HUMAN NEEDS OPENED IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSED THE GROUP ON THE LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. ON THE PRESIDENT'S RIGHT IN THE PICTURE CAN BE SEEN MRS. ROOSEVELT AND HON. FRANK B. KELLOGG, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE, WHO RESPONDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S ADDRESS IN THE ABSENCE OF NEWTON D. BAKER, WHO WAS ILL

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Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Carolina Senators Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith, seated, and Joseph F. Byrnes, standing, gave a royal welcome to the bevy of beauties visiting Washington today after presiding at the Azalea Festival in Charlestown, South Carolina. The girls are, left to right. Miss Grace Vickers, who was 'Miss Washington' at the festival; Miss Caroline Palm of Greenville, S.C., 'Queen of the Festival;' Miss Margaret Welch of Charleston, S.C., hostess at the festival

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First Lady of the land tries Army chow. While inspecting the United States Army Medical exhibit in Washington today, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, sampled a piece of meat prepared by one of the soldier cooks. The exhibit was staged for the delegates to the annual convention of the American Medical Association being held in the National Capital. On the left in the photograph is Capt. G.R. Sandrock and Maj. J.P. Fletcher, in charge of the exhibit

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Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, (left) President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Rhett Goode, Chairman of the Program Committee, snapped at the headquarters in Washington today where they are getting things in shape for the annual convention which will open on May, 18

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Secretary of Agriculture, William M. Jardine, (center) and representatives of Washington charitable organization, with the carload of grapefruit which was sent to Washington today by the Florida Citrus Groves Clearing House Association for distribution to hospitals, prisons, and the poor

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Famous transatlantic flyer demonstrates new type plane to Navy Officials. Clarence Chamberlain, famous Transatlantic flyer, and Ruth Nichols (in cabin) noted aviator, arrived in Washington today with the new Chamberlain cabin menoplane. In this photograph they are pointing out the many features of this new plane to Commander A.H. Douglas, Commandant of the Naval Air Station and Commander J.H. Towers, Assistant Chief of the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics (right). Unusual visibility and special aerlons which Chamberlain says practically makes it impossible for this ship to stall or go into a tailspin, are the new features

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEAVES FOR STUMPING TOUR. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEFT WASHINGTON TODAY FOR A NINE-DAY STUMPING TOUR WHICH WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES THROUGH TEN STATES IN A LAST-MINUTE DRIVE FOR REELECTION. NINE OF THE STATES HE WILL VISIT ARE REGARDED IN THE 'DOUBTFUL' COLUMN. IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS, L TO R: SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE WALLACE; SEC. OF COMMERCE ROPER; MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEAVES FOR STUMPING TOUR. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEFT...

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Opens Labor Nonpartisan League Convention. Washington, D.C., March 8. With labor leaders from all sections of the country, Maj. George L. Berry, President of the Labor Nonpartisan League, is shown presiding at the opening session of the League's convention in Washington today. The convention will mark the climax of an intensive campaign by the League to show congress and the country that labor is solidly behind the President in his efforts to modernize the federal Judiciary, 3/8/1937

Opens Labor Nonpartisan League Convention. Washington, D.C., March 8. ...

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The Cuban Dictator and the Mrs. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Col. Fulgencio Batista, the Cuban Army Sergeant who rose to the Dictatorship of Cuba, arrived in Washington today for a round of military reviews and dinners of state which will screen some fine international conversations, the visit has a high flavor of mystery, the War Department has been at elaborate pains to stick to its story that the Colonel, who never set foot outside of Cuba until two days ago, is suddenly traveling at the age of thirty seven years, he is shown with his seldom photographed wife, and the ambassador from Cuba Dr. Pedro Fraga[?], at the Cuban Embassy, 11/10/38

The Cuban Dictator and the Mrs. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Col. Fulgen...

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

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Illinois daughters attending D.A.R. Convention. After a luncheon at the Willard Hotel in Washington today, this group of Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution attending the forty-first continental congress, posed for this photograph. In the front row, left to right: Mrs. Arnold Fernsted; Mrs. David J. Peffers, Illinois State Regent; Mrs. Frederick C. Barnett, Regent, Peoria Chapter; Mrs. Henry M. Pindell; Mrs. John H. Roth; Mrs. Electa B. Spangler; Mrs. John G. Oglesby. Back row, left to right: Miss Mary Knapp; Mrs. Frederick Albertson; Mrs. John Neilson; Mrs. H.C. Blanchard; Mrs. Charles L. Wilson; Mrs. William E. Hull, wife of Congressman Hull; and Mrs. Nathan B. Hendee, 4/19/32

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PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRIED OFF THE LID OF THE 1937 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN HE THREW OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START THE GAME BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON SENATORS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MARVIN H. McINTYRE, SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CLARK C. GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON CLUB; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CONNIE MACK, MANAGER OF PHILADELPHIA; AND BUCKY HARRIS, WASHINGTON LEADER

PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRES...

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Butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Nearly a thousand small business men from all sections of the country and representing all types of business converged on Washington today for the Small Business Conference called by President Roosevelt. Here we see, left to right: Ellis Scott, Rutherford, N.J.; John A. St. Cyr, Minneapolis, Minn.; and W.H. Hanning, Houlton, Maine,. 2238

Butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Nearl...

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Wife of Agriculture Secretary guest of Secretary. Washington, D.C., Oct. 29. National Girl Scout week was officially opened in Washington today with Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, as guest of honor of the Scouts at the National Girl Scout Little House. She is shown cutting the birthday cake baked in honor of the founder, Mrs. Juliette Low. With Mrs. Wallace are Christine Testa, center, and Naydine Johnson, 10-29-38

Wife of Agriculture Secretary guest of Secretary. Washington, D.C., Oc...

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McNutt talks, Woodring listens. Washington, D.C., Feb. 23. Paul V. McNutt, High Commissioner to the Philippines who arrived in Washington today to make an official report, conferred at length with Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring this morning. Following the meeting both declined to comment on the transfer of Lt. Col. Davenport Johnson from Hamilton Field, Calif., to Chanute Field, Ill. Johnson is the flyer who piloted McNutt and his administrative assistant from San Francisco to Denver in an Army plane. Soon after Johnson's transfer to Chanute Field, known to the Air Corps as the Siberia of the Army, was announced, 2/23/38

McNutt talks, Woodring listens. Washington, D.C., Feb. 23. Paul V. McN...

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Lt. Gov. of Pennsylvania faces cameras. Washington, D.C., March 23. Lt. Gov. Thomas Kennedy of Penna. came to Washington today to transact business of the United Mine Workers Union of which he is Sec. and Treas. The reason for the cameras is that Kennedy is running for Governor of his state on the Democratic ticket, 3/23/38

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And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Representing the Rosebud Tribe of the Sioux Indians of South Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk and Chief Steven Brave Bird were in Washington today to describe conditions at Rosebud So. Dakota, before the Senate Committee. Enroute, they dropped in on Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota. Left to right shows: Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk, Rep. Francis H. Case, So. Dakota, and Chief Steven Brave Bird

And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Represe...

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New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recently appointed a member of the Federal Radio Commission, photographed at his desk in Washington today. Mr. Starbuck comes from New York

New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recentl...

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American delgates to Naval arms parley meet in Washington at State Department. The American delegates to the Naval arms parley to be held in London in January met at the State Department in Washington today. In the phottograph, left to right: Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams; United States Senator David A. Reed from Pennsylvania; Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson; United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson from Arkansas; and Dwight Morrow, American Ambassador to Mexico

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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

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Human cross at Walter Reed Hospital Easter Services. A feature of the Easter sunrise services at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington today was this human cross formed by the nurses and enlisted men. 3/27/32

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PRESIDENT TOSSES OUT FIRST BALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 14. THE LID WAS OFFICIALLY PRIED OFF THE 1936 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TOSSED OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE SENATORS AND THE NEW YORK YANKEES. IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: SECRETARY MARVIN McINTYRE; FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, JR.; MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JOE McCARTHY, YANKEE MANAGER; BUCKEY HARRIS, SENATOR'S LEADER; CLARK GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON BASEBALL CLUB; AND WILLIAM HARRIDGE, PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE

PRESIDENT TOSSES OUT FIRST BALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 14. THE LID WA...

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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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Running for Governor of Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C., March 23. Lt. Gov. Thomas Kennedy of Pennsylvania stopped of in Washington today to transact business of the United Mine Workers of which he is Sec. and Treas. Kennedy is running for Governor of his state on the Democratic ticket, 3/23/38

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Hull and Roosevelt discuss neutrality policy. Washington, D.C., May 9. William H. Malone, former Chairman of the Illinois Tax Commission who has been sentences to two years in preison for Income Tax fraud, flew to Washington today to appeal personally to President Roosevelt for a pardon. Upon arrival at the airport, Malone stated that he felt confident that when President Roosevelt knew all of the facts in the case he would not tolerate what they are planning to do with me," 5/9/38

Hull and Roosevelt discuss neutrality policy. Washington, D.C., May 9....

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Secretary of War attends emergency cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. The unusual happened in Washington today, when Sec. of War Harry Woodring, dashed past a movie photogrpaher, to attend the hurriedly called cabinet meeting due to the unsettled condition of Europe, the Secretary of War seldom avoids a picture. He is shown dashing into the side door of the White House, 9/16/38

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Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. A typical Hollywood reception was accorded Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, as she arrived in Washington today to represent the movie city in participating in National Airmail Week. Miss Weldon will appear in the forthcoming Paramount Technicolor Production "Men With Wings" shortly to be released. She was chosen for the honor of representing Hollywood during National Airmail by the 22 pilots and stunt men who are in the production with her. Miss Jean O'Connell, daughter of Ambrose O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the Postmaster General, is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the star. Others in the picture are, left to right: Charles W. Stark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Harlee Branch, Asst. Postmaster General; Senaotr William Gibbs McAdoo of California; Ambrose O'Connell, and Walter Hartley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 5/15/38

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PRESIDENT RETURNS TO WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 24. ON HIS RETURN TO WASHINGTON TODAY FROM A CRUISE IN NORTHERN WATERS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS MET BY SECRETARY OF STATE HULL, UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE SUMNER WELLES, AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE SUMNER WELLES, AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR LOUIS JOHNSON. L TO R: ROOSEVELT, HULL, WELLES, JOHNSON

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PRESIDENT RETURNS TO WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 24. ON HIS RETURN TO WASHINGTON TODAY FROM A CRUISE IN NORTHERN WATERS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS MET BY SECRETARY OF STATE HULL, UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE SUMNER WELLES, AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE SUMNER WELLES, AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR LOUIS JOHNSON. L TO R: ROOSEVELT, HULL, WELLES, JOHNSON

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Chiefs from 24 countries in Europe, Asia and North America arrived in Washington today, May 23rd for [...]sit. The police chiefs, who are led by Commissioner [...]ork police, George McDonald, are shown placing a wreath [...] Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at [...]

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"Lady Edison" with latest invention: an air baby doll that can be bathed. Miss Beulah Louise Henry, of North Carolina and a direct descendent of Patrick Henry, is often called the "Lady Edison" because of her many inventions. She arrived at the Patent Office in Washington today to consult with Uncle Sam about one of her more than 40 inventions. Miss Henry is shown with her latest invention, an air baby doll which can be bathed and looks more like a real baby than any of its kind

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Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada arrive in Washington for visit, 12/6/27. The Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada snapped at the Union Station in Washington today when arrived for a visit until Friday. [...] all guests of President and Mrs. Coolidge at dinner [...] White House tonight

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Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela is honored luncheon guest at Pan American Union. A luncheon in honor of the Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela, Honorable Carlos Jiminez, was given by Dr. Leo S. ?, Director of the Pan American Union in Washington today. In the front row, left to right: R. A. Young, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board; Attorney General John G. Sargent ; Venezuelan minister Carlos F. Grisanti; Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela Carlos Jiminez; secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur and Undersecretary of state Robert E. Olds

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High prelates of Catholic Church celebrate Annual Thanksgiving Pan American Massachusetts in Washington. Attended by diplomats from a score or more of nations and high-ranking government officials, the annual Pan American mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington today by high dignitaries of the Catholic Church. This picture of the colorful procession preceding the mass shows Most Reverend Tietro Pumasoni-Biondi, (on left wearing mitre) apostolic delegate to the United States, and Archbishop Michael J. Curley, head of the Baltimore diocese, on extreme right

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Former Secretary of Interior found guilty of bribery. Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of Interior, leaving the District and Supreme Court in Washington today surrounded by members of his family, after he was found guilty by a jury of accepting a bribe of $100,000 from E.L. Dohency. The jury was out nearly 24 hours

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Two thousand newly discovered family papers of George Washington brought to Capital. A newly discovered trunk close to two centuries old, that had belonged to George Washington's only sister, Betty, containing upward of 2,000 original papers of George Washington's family and contemporaries were brought to Washington today from Fredericksburg, Virginia, by Henry Woodhouse, President of the Aerial League of America. Inspecting the papers in the photograph are, left to right: William Tyler Page, Clerk of the House of Representatives and Executive Secretary of the United States Commission for the Celebration of the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth; William Selden Washington, descendant of George Washington's brother; and Henry Woodhouse

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Butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Nearly a thousand small business men from all sections of the country and representing all types of business converged on Washington today for the Small Business Conference called by President Roosevelt. Here we see, left to right: Ellis Scott, Rutherford, N.J.; John A. St. Cyr, Minneapolis, Minn.; and W.H. Hanning, Houlton, Maine,. 2/2/38

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Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor of Michigan. Washington D.C. In an effort to settle the strike of automobile workers in Detroit, Governor Frank Murphy came to Washington today to confer with Secretary of Labor Perkins and Labor Officials. This picture, made at the Labor Department after a six hour meeting, shows left to right: John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and James F. Dewey, Conciliator of the Labor Department

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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

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President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital. President Hoover tossing out the first ball to officially open the baseball season in Washington today. The Washington Senators played in the Philadelelphia Athletics in the season's opener. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; President Hoover; Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon (sitting) Secretary of War James W. Good; Walter Johnson; and Clark Griffith

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Canadian Premier arrives for trade discussion with President Roosevelt. Washington D.C., March 5. Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King, arrived in Washington today and will be a guest this weekend of President Roosevelt at which time they will discuss matters of mutual interest to the United States and Canada. The Premier was met at the Union Station by Secretary of State Cordell Hull(left) and Canadian Minister Herbert Marler (right), 3/5/1937

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Chief Justice Hughes returns home. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes returned hurriedly to Washington today from a three month vacation in New Hampshire and Quebec. His first task [will] be presiding over the participating in the annual [...] of senior circuit court Judges, it is rumored that [...] might confer with Associate Justices on whether [...] tribunal should take any steps to bar Justice[...] taking his seat on the high bench. He is shown [...] at his Washington residence on "R" St., 9/21/37

Chief Justice Hughes returns home. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. Chief J...

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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

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Receives Pershing medal. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Outstanding trainees of the Citizens' Military training camps of 1938 arrived in Washington today to receive the General John J. Pershing Medal for distinguished attainment in Military Education. Chief of Staff Malin Craig is pictured pinning one of the medals on Harry R. Gillett of St. Joseph, Mo., General Craig's home town, 2-16-39

Receives Pershing medal. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Outstanding traine...

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In spotlight at American Red Cross convention. Washington, D.C., April 24. This year's annual convention of the American Red Cross which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the organization, convened in Washington today. Here we see Norman Davis, left, Chairman of the Red Cross, and R. Walton Moore, Counselor of the State Department, just before the initial session got underway

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A national conference of business men to inquire into the costs and methods of distributing merchandise of all kinds was opened in Washington today, January 14th, at the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Prominent men from all over the country attended the first session which was addressed by the Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover, who outlined from the national viewpoint the problems in distributing. In the group, left to right, T.F. Whitmarsh of New York; General J.J. Carty, Vice-President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company; C.L. Alsberg, Leland Stanford University of California and Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce

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Aviation leaders plan uniform laws. Leaders in the field of aviation from all over the country met in Washington today for the National Conference on Uniform Aeronautic Regulatory Laws. Maj. Clarence M. Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aviation, acted as chairman of the sessions. In the photograph, left to right, seated: Capt. Frank M. Hawks, noted speed flyer and glider pilot; Maj. Young; Alfred J. Williams, former Navy speed ace, and Charles S. ("Casey") Jones, famous pilot and vice-president of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Standing: W.S.Mayo, chief aeronautical engineer of the Ford Company, and State Senator J. Griswold Webb, chairman of the New York State Aviation Commission. 12/16/30

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Prominent society women to lead women's wet organization for next year. The social register is well represented in the slats of officers for the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform which concluded their meeting in Washington today. In the photograph, left to right: Mrs. William C. Potter, New York, National Treasurer; Mrs. Archibald B. Roosevelt, New York, National Secretary; Mrs. Edward S. Moore, New York Member of Executive Committee; Miss Maude Wetmore, Rhode Island, National Vice Chairman, Mrs. Charles H. Sabin, New York, National Chairman; Mrs. William B. Mason, Washington, D.C., National Vice Chairman; Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont, Delaware, National Vice Chairman; Mrs. E. Roland Harriman, National Finance Chairman

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General Pershing gets first American Legion poppy. The American Legion poppy drive was officially opened in Washington today when General John J. Pershing received a buddy poppy from Mrs. Louise W. Williams, a national president of the American Legion Auxiliary. The poppies are made each year by disabled World War veterans in various hospitals and sold to aide the American Legion in their many charitable enterprises. 3/19/32

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES SOCIAL WORKERS AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO-DAY MEETING OF THE 1933 MOBILIZATION FOR HUMAN NEEDS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS FROM ALL THE COUNTRY ATTENDING WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSED THE GROUP ON THE THE GROUP ON THE LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. NEWTON D. BAKER IS CHAIRMAN OF THE GROUP BUT WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND TODAY BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. THE CONFERENCE WAS INAUGURATED IN 1931 TO AID SOCIAL WORK GROUPS IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST THE DEPRESSION

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John L. Lewis listens to Smith, Washington, D.C., August 7. John L. Lewis listening to the Reverend Smith blast the New Deal at the Premiere Club in Washington today. Smith also professed that we would all see the day and thank Lewis for breaking away from the American Federation of Labor

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Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'Leary, chairman of a special committee on employment of the United States Chamber of Commerce, reported to the directors of the chamber, now meeting in Washington today, that employment of worker in industry and private business has increased 7,000,000 from the low point of the depression. O'Leary is shown with Harper Sibley, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as he made his report today

Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'...

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Opens Labor Nonpartisan League Convention. Washington, D.C., March 8. With labor leaders from all sections of the country, Maj. George L. Berry, President of the Labor Nonpartisan League, is shown presiding at the opening session of the League's convention in Washington today. The convention will mark the climax of an intensive campaign by the League to show Congress and the country that labor is solidly behind the President in his efforts to modernize the Federal Judiciary, 3/8/1937

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Republican women leaders discuss 1938 election plans with G.O.P. Chairman. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Women members of the Republican National Committee from all parts of the country converged on Washington today for a conference with National Chairman John Hamilton. Plans for the party's 1938 election campaign were discussed. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Mrs. Robert L. Hoyal, Ariz.; Mrs. Worthington Scranton, PA; Chairman Hamilton; Mrs. John E. Hillman, Colo.; and Mrs. Virginia White Speel, Dist. of Col. Standing left to right: Mrs. Grace B. Reynolds, Ind.; Mrs. Cara L. Ebert, W.Va.; Ms. Chris Carlson, Minn.; Mrs. Edna B. Conklin, N.J.; Mrs. Pearl Wates, Ala.; Mrs. Katherine Kennedy Brown, Ohio; Mrs. margaret A. Green, Massachusetts.; Mrs. Doris K. Reynolds, Wyo.; Miss Katheryn Byrne, Conn; and Miss Consuelo Northrop, VT, 8/11/37

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"You pay your money and make your choice" Washington, D.C., May 31. A feature of the twenty-eighth National Conference on Weights and Measures which opened in Washington today was display of the many parking meters now in use throughout the country. they range from 1cent to 5cents allowing the parker 20 minutes to half an hour. 49,500 meters are now in use in 56 cities. R.E. Gould, chief of the time section of the National Bureau of Standards, is pictured examining the display, 5/31/38

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Batista sees the Capitol for the first time. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Fulgencio Batista, the Cuban Army Sergeant who has risen to the heights of a Caribbean Dictator, arrived in Washington today. This is the first time the Cuban Dictator has set foot outside his native land in thirty seven years, General Malin Craig, the Chief of Staff is shown with him as they pass the Capitol, 11/10/38

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Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Cox photographed on the latter's arrival in Washington today

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General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recently neutral Chairman of the [...] Commission, arrived in Washington today, February 11th, and immediately went into conference with the Secretary of State, Frank B. Kellogg. The General who appeared to be in very poor health, plans to enter Walter Reed Military Hospital while in Washington

General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recentl...

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Santa Claus receives aeroplane pilot's license from Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Although there may not be sufficient snow for his reindeer sleigh, Santa Claus will still be able to deliver his load of presents on time this Christmas by using the air route. The old saint called at the Commerce Department in Washington today where he is shown receiving an aeroplane pilot's license from Assistant Secretary of Commerce. for Aeronautics William P. MacCracken, while Clarence M. Young (right) Director of Aeronautics, Department of Commerce, looks on. Airway maps and the assurance that the lights would be burning on the airways Christmas Eve were also given to Santa

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Mail brought to Washington by Former [...]ddies in Air Mail Service. [...]huge batch of mail for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh [...]rt and Harry G. Smith, night flyers in Uncle Sam's [...]ce, arrived in Washington today. Both of these [...]ddies" of Col. Lindbergh. In the photograph, left [...] liam Mooney, Washington Postmaster; Shirley J. Shor [...]mith

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Governor General of Canada is welcomed to Washington by Secretary of State Kellogg. Attended by all the pomp and ceremony a republic can bestow, Governor General Willingdon of Canada was welcomed on his arrival in Washington today by the Secretary of State Kellogg, (right). The Governor General was accompanied by his wife Viscountess Willingdon of Canada was welcomed on his arrival in Washington today by the Secretary of State Kellogg, (right). The Governor General was accompanied by his wife Viscountess Willingdon and they will extensively be entertained in the National Capital until Friday

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Head of United Mine Workers is first witness before Senate Coal Committee. John L. Lewis, (right) head of the United Mine Workers of America, was the first witness to testify before the Senate committee investigating the coal situation in Washington today. On the left is Senator James Watson of Indiana, chairman of the committee

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Wife of Secretary of Agriculture officially opens Washington Amaryllis Show. With the ladies of the diplomatic corps as the first to view the many beautiful blooms on display Mrs. William M. Jardine, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, officially opened the fifteenth annual amaryllis show of the Department of Agriculture in Washington today. In this photograph Mrs. Jardine (left) is shown with Baroness von Prittwitz, wife of the German Ambassador

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Secretary of Agriculture is surprised with gifts from members of personal staff when he was Governor of Missouri. Led by members of his personal staff when he was Governor of Missouri and fellow Missourians, Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M.Hyde, was given a surprise party at his office in Washington today. They presented him with a complete traveling outfit and in short speeches each one paid a glowing tribute for Missouri's friendship for him. In the center of photograph, left to right: Dwight F. Davis, former Secretary of War; Secretary Hyde; and Col. M.F. Natter of Kansas City and member of Secretary Hyde's staff when he was Governor

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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

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A.E.F. Commander is sculptured. General John J. Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during the World War, posing for the famous Russian sculptor, Moses Dykaar, at his studio in Washington today. 4/19/32

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French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, the flying Frenchman, who ran away with the honors at the National Air Races, arrived in Washington today with Mme Detroyat [...] They are shown being welcomed by Mme [...], right

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Philippine president broadcasts to home folks. Washington, D.C., April 5. President Manuel Quezon of Philippine Commonwealth broadcast from Washington today to his fellow-countrymen in Manila. For the 25 minutes he was on the air, President Quezon discussed woman suffrage and urged the 10-year independence program be limited to a shorter period, 4/5/1937

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Before the opening gong. Washington, D.C., March 8. Big three of the Labor Non-partisan 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, Treasury; and Maj. George L. Berry, President of the League, 381937

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Rebel chieftain smiles. Washington D.C., March 8. Rarely do you see a smiling picture of John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers and Chairman of the Board of the Labor Nonpartisan League. The Rebel Labor Chieftain is pictured here as he arrived to attend the convention of the Labor Nonpartisan League which opened in Washington today, 3/8/1937

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The Dictator from Cuba arrives. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Col. Fulgencio Batista, Cuba's Dictator, arrived in Washington today, he was met at the Union Station by General Malin Craig, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, who invited the Colonel to the Capitol, and Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles, as well as a hundred Cubans who bowed to the Colonel as he passed thru Union Station, left to right. Sumner Wells, Batista, Craig, and the Ambassador from Cuba Dr. Pedro Fraga, 11/10/38

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Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Colonel Jules P. Andre, Senior officer not shown and commander of the Haitian Garde, arrived in Washington today, to confer with government officials, this is colonel Andres initial visit to the United States

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Chief of Army Air Corps congratulates Howard Hughes. Washington, D.C., July 21. General Oscar Westover, Chief of the Army Air Corps, right; Congratulates Howard on his round the world flight, Hughes was a visitor in Washington today, and the chief of the Air Corps was one of the first to congratulate him, 7/21/38

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