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Hopkins holds first press conference. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins at his first press conference today told reporters that conferences have already started and will continue until he has obtained a cross-section of American business opinion. He refused to discuss questions of Commerce Department policy until he knew more about the job, 1639

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[Visit of] MomsRising representatives [to HUD headquarters] for meeting with HUD officials, [presentation of award to Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO), John Trasvina]

Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, second from left, speaks with senior members of the Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) North Sea Fleet during a navy-to-navy round table discussion.

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Hopkins holds first press conference. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins at his first press conference today told reporters that conferences have already started and will continue until he has obtained a cross-section of American business opinion. He refused to discuss questions of Commerce Department policy until he knew more about the job, 1639

Hopkins takes stand before Senate Commerce Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Scene at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing room today as Harry Hopkins--shown in center--took the stand to answer questions concerning his fitness for the post of Secretary of Commerce to which he was recently appointed, 1/11/39

Hopkins and Chief Questioner at Senate Commerce hearing. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The smile on the face of Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, shown talking here with Republican Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan, soon turned to a sneer under sharp questioning by members of the Senate Commerce Committee today. With Senator Vandenberg as chief questioner at the opening session, Hopkins vigorously defended the WPA against charges that it had been used as a political organization. Asserting that he had done everything in his power to 'keep politics out of it,' 11139

Arrive for Cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. Henry Morganthau, Secretary of the Treasury and Harry Hopkins, newly appointed Secretary of Commerce, arrived today in a jovial mood at the White House to sit on a session of the cabinet with the President. It was Hopkins' first cabinet meeting, 12/28/38

Hopkins meets with members of president business advisory council for the first time. Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. The New Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins met today for the first time with members of the President's Business Advisory Council. The meeting was designed to be an era of amicable relations between business and the administration. Under Secretary Roper, who founded the council, its advice was frequently given but seldom heeded. Hopkins indicates he will change this. In the photo, front row; left to right: William L. Batt, President of S.K.F. Industries, W. Averill Harriman, Union Pacific Board Chairman and Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, and Secretary Hopkins. Back row; left to right: Juan Trippe President of Pan American Airways, John H. Fahey, Chairman of Federal Home Loan Bank Board. John D. Biggers, President of Libbey-Owens Glass Co., and S. Clay Williams, Chairman of Board, Reynold Tobacco Co., 1-26-39

Chairman Business Advisory Council endorses Hopkins as Commerce Secretary. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Appearing as the last witness before the Senate Commerce Committee considering the fitness of Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce, W. Averill Harriman, Board Chairman of the Union Pacific Railroad and Chairman of the President's Business Advisory Council, today said 'I want to endorse Mr. Hopkins for appointment as Secretary of Commerce. I want to express my faith in him. I believe in his ability, and I feel he will fill this position with confidence and honor,' 11139

Hopkins and Chief Questioner at Senate Commerce hearing. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The smile on the face of Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, shown talking here with Republican Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan, soon turned to a sneer under sharp questioning by members of the Senate Commerce Committee today. With Senator Vandenberg as chief questioner at the opening session, Hopkins vigorously defended the WPA against charges that it had been used as a political organization. Asserting that he had done everything in his power to 'keep politics out of it,' 1/11/39

New assistant to Hopkins. Washington, D.C., April 13. Edward J. Noble, recently named Assistant to Secretary of Commerce Hopkins, was in rare humor as he held his first press conference today. 4-13-39

Arrive for Cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. Henry Morganthau, Secretary of the Treasury and Harry Hopkins, newly appointed Secretary of Commerce, arrived today in a jovial mood at the White House to sit on a session of the cabinet with the President. It was Hopkins' first cabinet meeting, 122838

Hopkins holds first press conference. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins at his first press conference today told reporters that conferences have already started and will continue until he has obtained a cross-section of American business opinion. He refused to discuss questions of Commerce Department policy until he knew more about the job, 1/6/39

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Increased business volume key to recovery. Hopkins new Executive Assistant. Washington, D.C., April 13. In his first Press Conference today, Edward J. Noble, newly appointed Assistant to Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, told newsmen that he thought the key to recovery was to increase business volume. He said that if volume could be increased to a sufficiently high level, tax rates could be lowered without disturbing the government's revenue. 4-13-39

JoAnna Reynolds, instructor, University of Pennsylvania,

[Uncle Sam (as "Public Opinion") embracing nurse ("American womanhood"), saying: "If you are good enough for war you are good enough to vote"]

President Carter with Reporters -- Cabinet Room

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at one of the scenes of destruction in Arkansas. The state was hit by tornadoes, high wind storms, and flooding. FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

PWA Administrator. Washington D.C., July 14. Harry Hopkins, WPA Administrator, arriving at the White House for a conference with President Roosevelt on housing, 7/14/37

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , October 6, 2011 --Small Business Administration Public Information Officer George Camp, right, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director, Valerie Black, left, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen M. De Blasio, Sr. , respond to questions from residents at a town meeting held to inform residents about programs available to those impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

HOPKINS, E.M., DOCTOR - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

After accepting the first shipment of U.S.-provided supplies, Jamaican prime minister Edward Seaga, left, speaks to reporters about his nation's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Gilbert, a powerful storm that hit the island on September 12

BGEN William R. Looney III (center), 1ST Fighter Wing commander, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia answers questions about the Air Power Expeditionary Force, the Air Force's rapid mobility concept. Seated with BGEN Looney are MGEN Mohammend Ababneh (left) and Mr. Bob Beecroft (right), the Charge d' Affaires at the United States Embassy in Amman

Senate Committee questions Pennsy head. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Martin W. Clement, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, today told the Senate Rail Inquiry that there had never been any objection from the Interstate Commerce Commission to salaries paid Directors of the road. At the same time, Clement admitted that his own salary had been increased from $60,000 to $100,000 on January 1, 1937. After hearing+F14 Clement, Chairman Wheeler criticized the ICC for their lack of supervision of the railroads and placed the blame for the current rail troubles at their door, 12/15/37

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz (foreground left), U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, and U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, answer questions for members of the 9-11 Commission, on Capital Hill, March 23, 2004. The three heads of the Department of Defense are testifying before the National Commission on Terrorists Attacks. (DoD photo by STAFF SGT. Jerry Morrison Jr.) (Released)

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