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Statue to great commoner unveiled at Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 27. A statue of William Jennings Bryan was unveiled in Statuary Hall at the Capitol today by the Nebraska Memorial Commission. In the photograph, left to right: Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, Katherine Lehman and Helen Lehman, granddaughters of Bryan who unveiled the statue, Governor Roy L. Cochran of Nebraska, and Carl Morton

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In spotlight at Navy probe hearing at U.S. Capitol. Rear Admiral J.M. Reeves, of the General Board of the United States Navy, snapped as he left the Capitol today after appearing before the Senate Committee investigating the lobbying at the Geneva Conference. Admiral Reeves answered to the charge that he frequently expressed the hope that the Geneva Conference would fail

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

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Tries culinary skill. Washington, D.C., March 10. Senator F. Ryan Duffey, democrat of Wisconsin, proud of his culinary skill tries his hand on a 35-pound sturgeon presented to him at the Capitol today by Maurice Fitzsimmons, Democrat Committeeman from Wisconsin. The fish, which was caught in Lake Winnebago, Wisc., was later served at a luncheon to Congressional colleagues of Senator Duffey, 3/10/38

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

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Retiring and probable new head of Maritime Commission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Joseph P. Kennedy, (right) who is resigning as Head of the U.S. Maritime Commission to accept the post of U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, is shown with his probable successor Rear Admiral Emory S. Land. They were snapped at the Capitol today where Kennedy urged a Senate Committee to approve his proposal for government mediation of Maritime labor disputes, 2/16/38

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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

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V.P. Garner back on the job. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. Fully rested from a 6-months vacation at his home in Texas, Vice President John N. Garner returned to his desk at the Capitol today. A conference with President Roosevelt was the highlight of his program today, 12/17/38

V.P. Garner back on the job. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. Fully rested f...

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Senator from Arkansas. Washington, D.C., June 21. Senator John E. Miller, Democrat of Arkansas, posed for this new informal picture at the Capitol today

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Group of Pueblo Indians photographed at the U.S. Capitol today. This is the first time since the Lincoln Administration that the Pueblo Indians have sent a delegation to Wash. They appeared before the Senate Lands Committee

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In spotlight at Mayors Conference Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Mayor of Havana, Cuba, Antonio Beruff Mendieta (left) was welcomed to the Mayors Conference in the Capitol today be Fiorello La Guardia, (right) mayor of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and Mayor Angelo J. Rossi of San Francisco, Cal. Mayor Mandieta later addressed the conference on "the first Pan-American Congress of Municipalities," 11/15/37

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Robinson portrait unveiled. Washington, D.C., April 20. A portrait of the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Majority Leader of the Senate, was unveiled at the Capitol today by Vice President Garner. The painting will be hung on the Senate side of the Capitol. In the photograph, left to right: Vice President Garner, Senator Hattie W. Caraway of Arkansas, and Mrs. Joseph T. Robinson. (center) 4/20/38

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Screen idol besieged by autograph hunters in Capitol appearance. Washington, D.C., April 3. Arriving early at the Capitol today for an appearance before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, screen actor Robert was kept busy autographing until called to the stand. Here we see, left to right - Frances Aker, Robert Montgomery, Mary Fowler, and Catherine Bixler. 4-3-39

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Screen star thrills senate ladies. Washington, D.C., April 4. Robert Montgomery, screen star, unexpectedly dropped into the Senate Ladies luncheon at the Capitol today where he was given a royal welcome by the congressional wives. The picture might indicate it was a publicity stunt for Florida as Mrs. Claude Pepper and Mrs. Charles O. Andrews, right wives of the democratic senators from Florida, proffer the star a grapefruit from the Sunshine State. On the left are, Mrs. William E. Borah and Senator Hattie W. Caraway of Arkansas. 4-4-39

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Labor Secretary arrives at Capitol. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins arriving at the Capitol today to hear President Roosevelt address a joint session of Congress

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Sen. Ashurst buys paper announcing death of Secretary Swanson. Washington, D.C., July 7. Senator Henry Ashurst of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee shown here buying a newspaper at the Capitol today. The headlines announce the death of Navy Secretary Clyde Swanson this morning. News-vendor is 10 year old Benny Brown who operates the newsstand near the Senate Chamber

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Santa Claus and health crusader call at Capitol to sell Christmas seals. Vice President Curtis and Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas, buying a supply of Tuberculosis Christmas seals from little Nancy Leech, child health crusader, at the Capitol today

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[Congressman on Job for [...] Special Session of Congress, Members of the weaker sex were strongly represented when the special session of Congress opened at the Capitol today; Edith Nourse Rogers, center front]

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Birthday of confederate hero observed. Washington, D.C., June 4. The 130th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, president of the short lived war, was observed at the Capitol today when Miss Imogene Smith, President of the Charles M. Stedman Children of the Confederacy, placed a wreath at his statue. On the left is Senator Walter F. George, of Georgia. Mrs. Walter D. Lamar, National President, Daughters of the Confederacy. Stands on the right, 6/4/38

Birthday of confederate hero observed. Washington, D.C., June 4. The 1...

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Wage-Hour conferees discuss compromise bill. Washington, D.C., June 6. Impromptu conferences such as this one, were frequently seen in the halls of the Capitol today as Senate and House Wage-Hour conferees discussed the drafting of compromise bill. Pictured, left to right: Rep. Mary T. Norton, of New Jersey; Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia; [...] Allen J. Ellender, of Louisiana; and Senator [Claude] Pepper, of Florida, 6/6/38

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FIRST LADY ARRIVES AT CAPITOL WITH GRANDCHILDREN AND DIANA HOPKINS TO HEAR PRESIDENT ADDRESS CONGRESS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 3. MRS. ROOSEVELT WITH HER GRANDCHILDREN, 'BUZZIE' AND 'SISTIE' DALL, AND DIANA HOPKINS, DAUGHTER OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE HARRY HOPKINS, ARRIVING AT THE CAPITOL TODAY TO HEAR PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS

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Elected to house seat held by late husband. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Mrs. Thomas Sanders McMillan, who last week was elected to succeed her late husband in the National House of Representatives from the first district of South Carolina, photographed on arrival at the Capitol today. She is a Democrat

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Huge crowd at Townsend rally. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. This is the group that attended the rally of Dr. Townsends' at the Capitol today. There were more newspapermen than anything else. Approximately fifteen representatives were present while reports there were to be about one [hundred] of the nation's legislators

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Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. A new and informal picture of United States Senator Edward R. Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, made in his office at the Capitol today

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Capitol document room. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Scene in the document room at the Capitol today as clerks cleared the decks for the many bills which will introduced during the special session of Congress convening November 15. All bills are kept on file in the document room. 11937

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To christen U.S.S. Savannah. Washington, D.C., May 3. Jane Dowden who is the niece of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. of Georgia was chosen to christen the cruiser Savannah at Camden, New Jersey this Saturday. She is shown with her uncle Sen. Russell as she visited at the Capitol today, 5/3/1937

To christen U.S.S. Savannah. Washington, D.C., May 3. Jane Dowden who ...

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Judiciary still to continue. Washington, D.C., April 17. Newshawks that have been covering the Senate Judiciary hearing at the Capitol today expected to hear that the hearings would cease. In the above picture the reporters are learning that the hearing will continue for another ten days at least, 4/17/1937

Judiciary still to continue. Washington, D.C., April 17. Newshawks tha...

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SEA OF UMBRELLAS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FACED A VERITABLE SEA OF UMBRELLAS AS HE TOOK HIS SECOND OATH OF OFFICE AND DELIVERED HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS AT THE CAPITOL TODAY. THOUSANDS BRAVED THE CHILL RAIN TO WITNESS THE CEREMONY

SEA OF UMBRELLAS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FAC...

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Vice President-elect Curtis receives supply of Christmas seals. The two little Health Crusaders Rosamond and Jacquelyn Krah, called at the Capitol today and delivered a supply of Tuberculosis Christmas Seals to Vice President-elect Charles Curtis

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Speaker Garner greets William Gibbs McAdoo. William Gibbs McAdoo, former Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson, received a warm greeting form Speaker of the House John N. Garner at the Capitol today. McAdoo, who arrived in Washington by plane today, is leader of the Garner-for-President movement in California. 32332

Speaker Garner greets William Gibbs McAdoo. William Gibbs McAdoo, form...

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Kentucky Senator. Washington, D.C., May 11. U.S. Senator Alben W. Barkley, Democrat from Kentucky, pictured at the Capitol today, 5/11/37

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Mrs. Borah lunches with wife of Japanese Ambassador. Washington, D.C., May 24. Seen lunching together at the senate restaurant in the Capitol today were Mrs. William E. Borah, wife of senator from Idaho, and Mme Hirosi Saito, wife of Japanese Ambassador. They later viewed the Senate in session, 5/24/37

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Congressional farm leaders compare notes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Leading exponents of farm legislation in the House and Senate met at the Capitol today to compare notes on the progress made so far. Left to right: Senator James P. Pope of Idaho; Rep. Marvin Jones of Texas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee; Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama; Senator Ellison D. Smith, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 1/5/38

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FIRST LADY PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO DIES COMMITTEE INVESTIGATION. WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 30. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PAID A SURPRISE AND UNANNOUNCED VISIT TO THE DIES COMMITTEE HEARING AT THE CAPITOL TODAY TO HEAR TESTIMONY CONCERNING THE AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS, AND WILLIAM W. HINCKLEY, FORMER CHAIRMAN

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29 years of age, mother of 14 intoduces 9 of family to Republican minority leader. Washington, D.C., March 6. 29 years old and the mother of 14, Mrs. Dan Saphore with her husband, both of Churchtown, Pennsylvania, brought 9 of their brood to the Capitol today for a sightseeing tour. They are shown being introduced to Republican Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Left to right, front row: Rep. Martin; Robert Saphore, 13; Daniel, 12; Eugene, 10; Alivin and Albert, 11, and twins; Mrs. Dan Saphore. Back row, left to right: Rep. John C. Kunkle, Republican of Penna.; Dan Saphore, the father, holding Muriel, 3 mos.; Harold, Francis, 7; and Richard 8, 3-6-40

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In spotlight as monopoly investigating committee opens public hearings. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. The Temporary Economic Committee, Joint Legislative-Executive Body Created to Study Economic Ills and Recommend Remedial Legislation, opened public hearings at the Capitol today. These members of the Committee got together for an informal conference just before the hearing opened. Left to right - Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, Co-Chairman - Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Co-chairman - Senator William E. Borah, and Senator William H. King

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Diplomats arrive at Capitol to hear President Roosevelt's address. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Wilhelm Munthe de Morganstierne, Norwegian Minister, left, and Kjalmar Procope, Minister from Finland, arriving at the Capitol today where they heard President Roosevelt address the Joint Session of Congress

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Michigan Peach Queen arrives. Washington, D.C., Aug. 31. The newly crowned Peach Queen of Michigan, Lois Beal, waves a greeting as she arrived by plane in the Capitol today to deliver a basket of the fruit to the White House. Miss Beal comes from Romeo, Michigan

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The lady from Alabama. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Alabama's Junior Senator, Mrs. Dixie Bibb Graves was back at her desk at the Capitol today and eager for the opening of the special session which convenes on Monday. She was appointed to the senate by her husband Gov. Bibb Graves to fill seat vacated by the appointment of Hugo L. Black to the Supreme Court. 11/13/37

The lady from Alabama. Washington, D.C., Nov. 13. Alabama's Junior Sen...

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Bankheads get together. Washington, D.C., June 8. The Bankheads of Alabama, Senator John H. 2nd, Speaker of the House William B., and Col. H.M. Bankhead, U.S.A. retired, as they met at the Capitol today for luncheon, a sure indication that this session of Congress is drawing to a close, 6/8/38

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President's fact finding committee on threatened rail strike begin hearings. Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. President Roosevelt's fact finding committee, recently names to investigate the threatened railroad strike, began open hearings at the Capitol today. Pictured, left to right: Harry A. Millis, Walter P. Stacy, Chairman, and James M. Landis, 9/30/38

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World industrialists meeting in Capitol. Washington, D.C., Sept. 19. Men who manage industry in all parts of the world gathered in the Capitol today as delegates to the Seventh International Management Congress. Pictured just before the opening session are, left to right: William L. Batt, President, SKF Industries of Philadelphia, PA.; George S. Messershith; Assistant Secretary of State who delivered the address of welcome for Secretary Hull; George H. Davis, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Viscount Leverhulme, President of the International Committee of Scientific Management who responded to Secretary Hull's greetings on behalf of the delegates; and Willis H. Booth, Honorary Chairman of the Congress, 9/19/38

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Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Guy. M. Gillette, winner over Rep. Otha Werin in the recent Iowa primary, happily displays sheaf of congratulatory telegrams and letters on his victory as he returned to the Capitol today, 61138

Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senato...

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The victor returns. Washington, D.C., May 16. Victorious in the recent Florida primaries, U.S. Senator Claude A. Pepper returned to the Capitol today with Mrs. Pepper. They are being greeted in this photograph by Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley. (right)

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Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washington D.C. Reaching the Capitol today to attend the president's birthday ball, Jean Harlow, siren of the screen, paid her first visit to the United States Capitol. After greeting the Senators, the Blonde actress pulled Senator Robert Reynolds, Democrat of North Carolina, in for a close-up of her screen lovemaking

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Big business at Industrial-Labor conference. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Big business was well represented at the Conference of Industry and Labor in the Capitol today. Here we see, left to right: Edward A. Filene, President of William Filene's sons of Boston; Maj. George L. Berry, the President's Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation who presided the meeting; and Earl H. Walker, Labor Assistant to the Vice President of Shell Petroleum Corp., of St. Louis

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General Pershing and Mrs. Warren lead mourners at funeral of late Senator Warren. In the photograph, left to right: Francis E. Warren, Jr., son of the late Senator; Mrs. Francis E. Warren, the widow; General John J. Pershing; son of the late Senator; and Warren Pershing, grandson, as they followed the body of the late Senator Warren up the steps of the Capitol today where services were held in the Senate Chamber today. Immediately after the services, the body was carried to the late Senator's home in Wyoming

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Bishop Cannon and Women Drys. Bishop James Cannon, Jr., Generalissimo of the organized dry forces, snapped at the Capitol today as thousands of members of the Women's National Committee for Law Enforcement gathered to demand continuance of prohibition. 4/18/32

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Kentuckian may be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, one of the outstanding candidates for the post of Senate Majority Leader to succeed the late Senator Robinson, held a field day for the cameramen at the Capitol today. This picture was made at his office. 7/20/37

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SEA OF UMBRELLAS, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FACED A VERITABLE SEA OF UMBRELLAS AS HE TOOK HIS SECOND OATH OF OFFICE AND DELIVERED HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS AT THE CAPITOL TODAY. THOUSANDS BRAVED THE CHILL RAIN TO WITNESS THE CEREMONY

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Monopoly Committee begins study of steel industry. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Leaders of the nation's steel business were on hand at the Capitol today as the National Monopoly Committee began a study of the $4,000,000,000 industry. Here we see, left to right: Senator William H. King, a member of the committee, Edward R. Stettinius, Chairman of the Board, U.S. Steel Corporation, Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, co-chairman of the committee, Nathan L. Miller, General Counsel for U.S. Steel Corp., and Benjamin F. Fairless, President of U.S. Steel Corp.

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Will Hays appears before Senate Oil Investigating Committee. Will H. Hays, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee and now czar of the movies, testifying before the Senate Teapot Dome Committee at the Capitol today. Hays appeared in answer to the committee's request for an explanation of the $75,000 Republican campaign contribution collected from Harry F. Sinclair

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At luncheon to English peace advocate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Mrs. Roosevelt was among the distinguished guests to attend the luncheon today in honor of Dr. Maude Royden, Preacher, Lecturer, Settlement Worker and Peace Advocate, in the Capitol today. Dr. Royden has just arrived in this country for a tour of 37 states. In the photograph, left to right: Mrs. Roosevelt, Dr. Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Chairman of the U.S. Tariff Commission; Dr. Royden; and Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull , President of the Women's International League

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My friends. Washington, D.C., April 7. A striking resemblance to President Roosevelt when the President was Assistant Secretary of War was noticed today when Ignatius M. Wilkinson, Dean of Law Faculty at Fordham, appeared on the stand at the Senate Judiciary hearing at the Capitol today. He presented a resolution signed by all of the lawyers on the faculty at the Law School at Fordham University against the President's Supreme Court bill, 4/7/1937

My friends. Washington, D.C., April 7. A striking resemblance to Presi...

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May be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. A deep thinker is Senator Alben W. Barley of Kentucky, who with Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, is an outstanding candidate for the post of Senate Majority Leader to succeed the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson, the Senator posed for this picture at the Capitol today. 7/20/37

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Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C., May 21. Boy Scout officials visited the Capitol today in preparation for the Boy Scout Jamboree to be held in Washington, D.C. June 30th to July 9th, they were greeted by Senators and congressmen who will take an active part in the Jamboree. Left to right: Colin H. Livingstone, Vice Chairman and Former President; Sen.A.J. Ellender, D. of La.; Harvey Gordon, National Director of Engineering, DSA; Sen.William Gibbs McAdoo, D. of Calif.; James E. West, Pres. of Boy Scouts of America; Sec. of Commerce Dan Roper; and Rep. Sol Bloom, New York [...]

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V.P. welcomes new Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. Returning to the Capitol today for the opening of Congress, Vice President John N. Garner greets Senator-Elect Sheridan Downey of California, who was one of the first callers, 12/17/38

V.P. welcomes new Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 17. Returning to the...

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Vice President displays "right" to former champion. Washington, D.C., May 3. Vice President Garner displays his powerful "right" to Gene Tunney during an impromptu visit of the former heavyweight champion at the Capitol today. Tunney was in Washington to discuss liquor taxes with Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau, 5/3/38

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Texas senator tries out "shooting irons" for news cameramen. Washington, D.C., June 14. Looking forward to a hunting trip in his native state as soon as Congress adjourns this week, Senator Tom Connally, democrat of Texas, checked his guns and did a little fancy shooting for the benefit of the cameramen at the Capitol today, 6/14/38

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Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Caraway, Democrat of Arkansas, from a new informal picture made in her office at the Capitol today, 3-11-40

Arkansas senator. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Hattie W. Carawa...

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Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford, President of the Ford Motor Co., made another appearance at the Capitol today - this time before the Senate Finance Subcommittee studying profit sharing systems. He told the Committee that a reduction in federal taxes would be as good an incentive as anything the government could do

Edsal [i.e. Edsel] Ford before profit sharing committee. Washington, D...

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Demonstration of safety control device for railroad crossing before members of Congress at the Capitol today

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W.T. Ferguson of the Safety Railway Crossing Co. of Charleston, W. Va., posed with Rep. A.W. Taylor, Rep. J.V. McClintock, H.R. Rathbone, and Rep. J.F. Strother. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

Speaker Garner greets William Gibbs McAdoo. William Gibbs McAdoo, former Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson, received a warm greeting form Speaker of the House John N. Garner at the Capitol today. McAdoo, who arrived in Washington by plane today, is leader of the Garner-for-President movement in California. 3/23/32

Speaker Garner greets William Gibbs McAdoo. William Gibbs McAdoo, form...

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Congress sees model of new proposed American-designed dirigible. Washington, D.C. June 9. Rep. Edward A. Kenney, (right) of New Jersey, Chairman of the House Interstate Commerce Committee, viewing a model of a new american designed dirigible displayed at the Capitol today. Roland B. Respess, President of the Respess Aeronautical Engineering Corp., is pointing out the features of the ship to the House member. The House Interstate Subcommittee is hearing the witness on a bill recently introducted to authorize the loan of $12,000,000 for constructing two eight-million-cubic-foot dirigible airships, a large american airship plane, and Atlantic operating terminal with a veiw toward establishing twice-a-week American Transatlantic airship service. 6/9/37

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Borah and Nye want to form new national party. Washington, D.C., May 6. There have been new rumors that Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Nye of North Dakota and other insurgent Republicans want to start a new National party with the purpose of unhorsing the present Republican National Committee. The leadership will fall to Senators William E. Borah and Gerald P. Nye caught as they were confering together at the Capitol today, 5/6/1937

Borah and Nye want to form new national party. Washington, D.C., May 6...

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Smallest member A.E.F. pickets Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 26. The world's smallest "doughboy", Nicholas Casele, of Newark, N.J., began to picket the U.S. Capitol today and announced he would continue until congress grants him a medal as compensation for his allged illegal draft into the army. Casele served more than a year overseas, fighting in seven major battles. He contends the draft law provided for a minimum height 5 feet 3 inches and 110 pounds of weight while scaled only 4 feet 10 inches and weighed only 104 pounds, 5/26/37

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Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead forgot his official duties for a while today to welcome his talented actress daughter, Tallulah, at the Capitol today. Miss Bankhead is in the Capitol to open in a new play "Reflected Glory." Left to right: Tallulah Bankhead, Speaker of the House, and Mrs. Bankhead

Bankheads together again. Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House Willia...

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Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Guy. M. Gillette, winner over Rep. Otha Werin in the recent Iowa primary, happily displays sheaf of congratulatory telegrams and letters on his victory as he returned to the Capitol today, 6/11/38

Winner in Iowa primary back at desk. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senato...

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Cheese party for statesmen. Washington, D.C., June 4. The famous swiss cheese from The Star Valley of Wyoming was the piece of resistance at the Capitol today for the members of Congress and other high government officials hailing from the state. The cheese weighed 250 pounds. Left to right: Rep. Paul R. Greener; Sen. Joseph D. O'Mahoney; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; Fred W. Johnson, Commisioner, General Land office; and Senator H.H. Schwartz, 6/4/38

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The Winnah! Washington, D.C., March 1. Vice President Garner proclaims himself the winner of the impromptu oyster eating contest at the Capitol today in which members of the Senate participated. The bivalves were presented to the Senate by the New England Oyster Growers' Exchange through Senator Theodore F. Green, of Rhode Island. The Senators were asked to judge the relative merits of the oysters grown in Rhode Island compared to those raised in the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay, 3/1/38

The Winnah! Washington, D.C., March 1. Vice President Garner proclaims...

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Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume duties as representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Jr., right, of Tennessee, son of the late Speaker of the House, was warmly greeted by Speaker Bankhead on his arrival at the Capitol today for the opening of Congress. Rep. Byrns won his seat in the November elections, 1/2/39

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Big business at Industrial-Labor conference. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. Big business was well represented at the Conference of Industry and Labor in the Capitol today. Here we see, left to right: Edward A. Filene, President of William Filene's sons of Boston; Maj. George L. Berry, the President's Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation who presided the meeting; and Earl H. Walker, Labor Assistant to the Vice President of Shell Petroleum Corp., of St. Louis

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John S. Fisher, candidate for Governor on the ticket with Senator George W. Pepper in Pennsylvania, appeared before the Slush Committee at the Capitol today, June 21st, to tell of the fooling of war chests with his ticket partner

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"Keep America Out of War" petitions presented to Congress. Washington, D.C., April 27. "Keep America Out of War" was keynote of four million petitions presented to members of Congress at the Capitol today by the veterans of Foreign Wars. Senator Key Pittman as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, received the petitions for the Senate. In the photograph, left to right, can be seen: Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; Mrs Laurie M. Schertle, Nat. President, Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Senator Key Pittmen; Speaker of the House William D. Bankhead; and Scott P. Squires, Commander-in-Chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Attorney General arrives for Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Washington, D.C., March 10. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings with Mrs. Cummings arriving at the Capitol today where the Attorney General appeared as the first witness before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the President's plan for reorganizing the Supreme Court. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo (center) of California, greeted the couple on their arrival, 3/10/1937

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PICTURE OF HEALTH. WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 6. THIS INFORMAL CLOSEUP OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS MADE AS HE ARRIVED AT THE CAPITOL TODAY TO ADDRESS THE 75TH SESSION OF CONGRESS IN JOINT SESSION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPEARS IN PERFECT HEALTH

PICTURE OF HEALTH. WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 6. THIS INFORMAL CLOSEUP ...

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Newsman receives silver punch bowl. Washington, D.C., Feb. 25. As a token of appreciation for his aid in having the Congressional press galleries renovated, the standing committee of House and Senate correspondents today presented a silver punch bowl to William K. Hutchinson of International News Service. In the photo, taken at the Capitol today, Hutchinson is shown receiving the bowl from Nathan Robertson (right) of King Features who is Chairman of the committee, 2/25/38

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Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Washington, D.C., April 21. At a special meeting at the Capitol today, Senator Wheeler, Democrat of Montana, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, discussed with representatives of Railroad Labor and Management the possibilities for railroad legislation at this session of Congress. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Martin W. Clement, President, Penna Railroad; George M. Harrison, representing the Labor Executives Association; and Chairman Wheeler. In the back row, left to right: Ralph Budd, President, Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy R.R., Senator Harry S. Truman, member of the Interstate Commerce Committee, and J.J. Kelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, 4/21/38

Senator Wheeler discusses rail road legislation with rail leaders. Was...

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Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rain storm, bringing down pellets of hail as large as moth balls, descended on the Capitol today. The hail pellets pierced cloth auto tops as if they were made of paper-mache. Rep. Pat Boland of Pennsylvania, House Whip, is pictured as he dodged the hail stones on Capitol Hill, 4/29/38

Freak hail storm hits Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 29. A freak rai...

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Reads protest against Government Reorganization Bill. Washington, D.C., March 28. Montana's Senator Burton K. Wheeler found his desk stacked high with telegraphic protests against the Government Reorganization Bill when he arrived at his office in the Capitol today, 3/28/38

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Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential nominee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Political experts in the Capital say Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, is certainly not to be overlooked for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination should President Roosevelt decide not to seek a third term. This is a new picture of Senator Wheeler made in his office at the Capitol today

Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential...

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In spotlight at Navy probe hearing at U.S. Capitol. Rear Admiral J.M. Reeves, of the General Board of the United States Navy, snapped as he left the Capitol today after appearing before the Senate Committee investigating the lobbying at the Geneva Conference. Admiral Reeves answered to the charge that he frequently expressed the hope that the Geneva Conference would fail

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Birthday of Thomas Jefferson is observed in Washington. Col. President Scott Key-Smith, great-great-grandson of the author of "The Star Spangled Banner," placing a wreath on the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Capitol today following a ceremony conducted under the auspices of the Society for the National Capital Memorial of Thomas Jefferson. 41332

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PICTURE OF HEALTH. WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 6. THIS INFORMAL CLOSEUP OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WAS MADE AS HE ARRIVED AT THE CAPITOL TODAY TO ADDRESS THE 75TH SESSION OF CONGRESS IN JOINT SESSION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPEARS IN PERFECT HEALTH

PICTURE OF HEALTH. WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 6. THIS INFORMAL CLOSEUP ...

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Now let me think. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Francis Ward Paine, Senior Partner in Paine, Weber and Company, Boston and New York brokers in a moment of concentration before answering one of the questions that was fired at him by Sen. Wheeler at the railroad hearing at the Capitol today

Now let me think. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Francis Ward Paine, Senior...

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Labor Secretary arrives at Capitol. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins arriving at the Capitol today to hear President Roosevelt address a joint session of Congress

Labor Secretary arrives at Capitol. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretar...

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Statue to great commoner unveiled at Capitol. Washington, D.C., April 27. A statue of William Jennings Bryan was unveiled in Statuary Hall at the Capitol today by the Nebraska Memorial Commission. In the photograph, left to right: Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, Katherine Lehman and Helen Lehman, granddaughters of Bryan who unveiled the statue, Governor Roy L. Cochran of Nebraska, and Carl Morton

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S.R.O. sign out as Monopoly Committee opens hearings. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. Standing room only was the order today as the Temporary Economic Committee, Joint Legislative-Executive Body Created to Study Economic Ills and Recommend Legislation, opened public hearings at the Capitol today. Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor, was the first witness. In left center of picture can be seen Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney and Rep. Hatton Sumners, CO- Chairman

S.R.O. sign out as Monopoly Committee opens hearings. Washington, D.C....

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Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington, D.C., March 29. Place cards at the luncheon given by Rep. Lawrence Lewis, democrat of Colorado, for his friends at the Capitol today were unusual, to say the least. On the back of the cards he left no doubt in the minds of his guests that the government footed the bill for them. 3-29-39

Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington,...

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Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, from a new informal picture made at the Capitol today

Texas Senator poses for new informal picture. Washington, D.C., June 1...

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At Council of State Governments. Washington D.C. Prominent among those attending the third General Assembly of the Council of State Governements in the Capitol today were, left to right: Governor Theodore Green, Rhode Island; John G. Winani, former Governor of New Hampshire but now Chairman of the Social Security Board; and Paul V. Mcnutt, President of the Council of State Governments and former Governor of Indiana. The states have established this assembly to serve as a forum for the interchange of their opinions

At Council of State Governments. Washington D.C. Prominent among those...

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Arive for Robinson rites. Washington D.C. July 16. Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Secretary of State, and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Widow of the War-Time President, arriving at the Capitol today to attend the funeral services for the dead Senate majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson. 7/16/37

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Washington couple admitted to practice before US Supreme Court. Washington D.C. The happiest couple in the Capitol today, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Taylor, who was admitted to practice before the United States Court. Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of Washington and does not practice with her husband, who is of George Washington University Law School

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Speaker greets southern beauties. Washington, D.C., May 14. Past and present beauty queens of South Carolina were given a warm welcome by Speaker Bankhead when they visited the Capitol today. In the photograph, left to right: Rosemary Reilly, "Miss Charleston of 1936," Helen Libby, this year's "Miss Charleston," Speaker Bankhead and Elizabeth West, 1937 "Azalea Queen" of South Carolina, 5/14/1937

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House leaders in huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Rep. John J. O'Connor, House Majority, snapped at the Capitol today as they discussed plans for the special session which convenes on November 15. 11/12/37

House leaders in huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the Hou...

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Huge crowd at Townsend rally. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. This is the group that attended the rally of Dr. Townsends' at the Capitol today. There were more newspapermen than anything else. Approximately fifteen representatives were present while reports there were to be about one hundred of the nation's legislators

Huge crowd at Townsend rally. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. This is the gr...

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Succeeds late husband in house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Mrs. Thomas Sanders McMillan, who was last week elected to succeed her late husband in the National House of Representatives from the first district of South Carolina, photographed on her arrival at the Capitol today

Succeeds late husband in house. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Mrs. Thomas...

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Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington, D.C., March 29. Place cards at the luncheon given by Rep. Lawrence Lewis, democrat of Colorado, for his friends at the Capitol today were unusual, to say the least. On the back of the cards he left no doubt in the minds of his guests that the government footed the bill for them. 3-29-39

Uncle Sam 'paid' for place cards at this Solon's luncheon. Washington,...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, is beginning to loom as an outstanding candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in the event President Roosevelt does not seek a third term. This is a new picture of Senator Wheeler made at the Capitol today

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Burton K. Wheeler,...

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Vice President in good company. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Accompanied by Senate Chaplain Reverend Ze Barney Phillips, Vice President Garner was an early arrival at the Capitol today for the opening special session called by President Roosevelt, 11/15/37

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