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Speaker Bankhead holds press conference on return to Capitol. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Holding his first press conference since his return to Washington, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead told Newspapermen today he believed the major threat in the way of Democratic party harmony in the next session was the possibility of development of blocs and factions due to the one-sided Democratic majority. Bankhead said he hoped for a brief session

Speaker Bankhead holds press conference on return to Capitol. Washingt...

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Heads new Radio Correspondents Association. Washington, D.C., May 12. Fulton R. Lewis, Jr., was today elected president of the newly formed Radio Correspondents Association composed of radio news reporters, commentators, and correspondents. It was through the efforts of Lewis, a former Washington political writer, that radio news commentators recently gained the same recognition as accorded newspapermen by the White House, Senate, and House press galleries

Heads new Radio Correspondents Association. Washington, D.C., May 12. ...

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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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TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

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TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

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BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1913-1915. WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS. REP. FROM NEBRASKA, 1891-1895; SECRETARY OF S...

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[...] and newspapermen - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[...] and newspapermen - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - Illinois - Preparedness Parade, Chicago, Illinois, 1916. Photo shows Army officers reviewing the parade. Below are newspapermen in the press stand

Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - Illinois - Preparedness Parade, Chi...

Date Taken: 1916 Photographer: International Film Service, Chicago, Illinois Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - Illinois

HOLDEN, HALE, CENTER, WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

HOLDEN, HALE, CENTER, WITH NEWSPAPERMEN

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MEXICAN NEWSPAPERMEN. GEORGE CREEL OF U.S., RIGHT

MEXICAN NEWSPAPERMEN. GEORGE CREEL OF U.S., RIGHT

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CREEL, GEORGE, CHAIRMAN, COM. ON PUBLIC INFORMATION. RIGHT, WITH MEXICAN NEWSPAPERMEN

CREEL, GEORGE, CHAIRMAN, COM. ON PUBLIC INFORMATION. RIGHT, WITH MEXIC...

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Group of newspapermen at White House, [Washington, D.C.]

Group of newspapermen at White House, [Washington, D.C.]

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Governor Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt surrounded by newspapermen as they arrived outside the White House for conference with Pres. Wilson

Governor Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt surrounded by newspapermen as t...

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Mr. Harding's first conference with the newspapermen after his election

Mr. Harding's first conference with the newspapermen after his electio...

#10792. Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Shelf. Presidents.

Governor Landon at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Campaign bitterness was forgotten today as Gov. Alf Landon, defeated Republican presidential candidate; spent an hour with President Roosevelt at the White House. As he left the Executive Mansion Gov. Landon, who is in Washington to attend the Gridion dinner, told Newspapermen "We talked about Christmas and the children. The President talked about his grandchildren and I talked about my youngsters." The Governor said they did not discuss the past campaign

Governor Landon at White House. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Campaign bi...

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[President Harding, standing on the lawn of the White House, with large group of newspapermen seated and standing around him]

[President Harding, standing on the lawn of the White House, with larg...

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Secy. Hughes being presented with a pair of gold shears on behalf of the newspapermen covering the State Dept.

Secy. Hughes being presented with a pair of gold shears on behalf of t...

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Speaker Gillette, the only member of the House entered in the golf match with newspaper men, made highest score 86. The Senators won every match and also a chicken dinner to be given by the newspapermen. Left to rt: William E. Brigham of Boston Transcript, Speaker Gillette, Sen. Frank B. Kellogg of Minn. and M.B. Judd of NY, Sun. June 27

Speaker Gillette, the only member of the House entered in the golf mat...

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Secy. Fall and newspapermen at White House

Secy. Fall and newspapermen at White House

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Coolidge & Newspapermen, 8/14/23

Coolidge & Newspapermen, 8/14/23

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Newspapermen cheering President Coolidge after their first conference with him at the White House

Newspapermen cheering President Coolidge after their first conference ...

President Coolidge among journalists outdoors at the White House. In album: Washington, D.C., 2 July 1923 to 31 Aug. 1923, v. 6, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 35, no. 25834. Forms part of: Natio... More

Sen. W.C. Bruce of Md. with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 12/30/24

Sen. W.C. Bruce of Md. with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, W...

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Sen. James Couzens with newspapermen at White House, [9/19/24]

Sen. James Couzens with newspapermen at White House, [9/19/24]

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Gov. Bryan & newspapermen, 7/12/24

Gov. Bryan & newspapermen, 7/12/24

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Edw. T. Clark & newspapermen, 7/8/24

Edw. T. Clark & newspapermen, 7/8/24

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Daugherty & newspapermen, [2/26/24]

Daugherty & newspapermen, [2/26/24]

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Senator Reed Smoot with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 3/11/25

Senator Reed Smoot with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washi...

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Newsmen kept at a distance. Annapolis, MD, June 25. A roped-off area, guarded by a burly marine, was used to prevent any of the overzealous newspapermen from stowing away on the boats leaving here for Jefferson Island where President Roosevelt's holding a three-day political confab with democratic members of congress

Newsmen kept at a distance. Annapolis, MD, June 25. A roped-off area, ...

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Col. Mitchell with newspapermen, 8/19/25

Col. Mitchell with newspapermen, 8/19/25

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Sen. Borah & newspapermen at W.H., 9/16/25

Sen. Borah & newspapermen at W.H., 9/16/25

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Senator Curtis with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washington, D.C.], 3/12/25

Senator Curtis with newspapermen at W.H. [i.e., White House, Washingto...

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R.T.H. Halsey with newspapermen, 7/8/25

R.T.H. Halsey with newspapermen, 7/8/25

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Edwin Denby with newspapermen, 9/16/25

Edwin Denby with newspapermen, 9/16/25

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May get White House post. Ashmun N. Brown, Washington newspapermen, has been prominently mentioned as the possible successor to George Akerson, who has just resigned as President Hoover's Executive Secretary. Brown is the Washington correspondent of the Providence (R.I.) Journal, and a former president of the Gridiron Club. 1/6/31

May get White House post. Ashmun N. Brown, Washington newspapermen, ha...

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Virginia Senator all smiles after conference with president. Washington, D.C., Aug. 25. Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, outspoken democratic critic of New Deal policies, was in a happy mood leaving the White House today after an hour-long conference with President Roosevelt. The White House explained that the variety of subjects and to get Glass' views on the political situation. After the meeting Glass announced to newspapermen that he would vote for the reelection of the president and that Virginia was sure to stay in the democratic column

Virginia Senator all smiles after conference with president. Washingto...

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Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to cooperate, Washington, D.C. Aug.12. Republican Mayor S. Davis Wilson, of Philadelphia, talking to newspapermen at the White House today following a conference with President Roosevelt. At the same time he told President Roosevelt of his desire to cooperate with the administration, Mayor Wilson laid before the Chief Executive a request that Navy construction awards for a battleship, two submarines and destroyer be placed with the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He also asked for a 30 million PWA loan

Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to coope...

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Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped from the Federal pay roll on July 1 because he did not hold a law degree, Henry Suydam, former newspapermen acting as press liaison officer for Attorney General Cummings, is now on the job again but with a new title. He now rates the title of "Special Executive Assistant to the Attorney General assigned to public relations"

Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped...

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Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to cooperate, Washington, D.C. Aug.12. Republican Mayor S. Davis Wilson, of Philadelphia, talking to newspapermen at the White House today following a conference with Pr

Republican Mayor of Philadelphia tells Chief Executive desire to coope...

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Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped from the Federal pay roll on July 1 because he did not hold a law degree, Henry Suydam, former newspapermen acting as press liaison officer for Attorney General Cummings, is now on the job again but with a new title. He now rates the title of "Special Executive Assistant to the Attorney General assigned to public relations"

Department of Justice keeps Suydam. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Dropped...

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Newsmen stalk senators as Senate Judiciary Committee meeting adjourns. Washington D.C., July 22. Newspapermen stalking members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today as they emerged from the extraordinary session of the Committee. In the photograph, left to right, can be seen the profiles of Senators O'Mahoney, Wyoming; Austin of Vermont; and Burke of Nebraska, 7/22/37

Newsmen stalk senators as Senate Judiciary Committee meeting adjourns....

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Justice Cardozo poses on 67th birthday. Washington, D.C., May 24. Usually camera shy Associate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo broke a precedent today on the occasion of his 67th birthday when he posed for news cameramen. No special celebration was planned for the anniversary, Justice told newspapermen, 5/24/37

Justice Cardozo poses on 67th birthday. Washington, D.C., May 24. Usua...

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Chinese ambassador gives latest war news to newspapermen. Washington, D.C., Sept. 25. Dr. C.T. Wang, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, reading to newsmen today a statement in which he charged that the Japanese Army in China has placed itself "beyond the pale of humanity" by indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas, destruction of Chinese Red Cross units an the use of poison gas. The Ambassador seemed deeply upset as he read the prepared statement. 9/25/37

Chinese ambassador gives latest war news to newspapermen. Washington, ...

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Tenders resignation to president. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Lyle T. Alverson, Chairman of the National Emergency Council, leaving the White House today after submitting his resignation to President Roosevelt. After the President accepted the position for a limited time and he was anxious to return to New York to his private business. Alverson, extreme left, talking to newspapermen

Tenders resignation to president. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Lyle T. A...

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Retires from the Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., May 19th. Willis Van Devanter, Supreme Court justice talks to newspapermen after submitting his resignation to the President to become effective June 2nd [...]

Retires from the Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., May 19th. Willis Van...

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Madame Secretary meets the press. Washington, D.C., April 21. Secretary of Labor Perkins answers the questions of newspapermen following the meeting of labor and industrial leaders at the Labor Department, 4/21/1937

Madame Secretary meets the press. Washington, D.C., April 21. Secretar...

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New finish for Capitol press gallery. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. Newspapermen will hardly recognize the house press gallery when they resume "covering" the Hill the next session. Taking advantage of the silent typewriters and telegraphic instruments workmen are busy re-plastering and painting the gallery from top to bottom, 9/28/37

New finish for Capitol press gallery. Washington, D.C., Sept. 28. News...

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Where new justice is in seclusion. Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The home of Clifford J. Burr, brother-in-law of Mrs. Hugo Black, on Seminary Hill near Alexandria, Virginia, where Justice Black has secluded himself since his return from abroad. The new Justice has denied himself to newspapermen and photographers. 9/30/37

Where new justice is in seclusion. Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. The hom...

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Townsened pardoned. Washington, D.C., April 18. Newspapermen, photographers and court attaches surround Dr. Francis E. Townsend, old-age pension planner, as he displays his pardon from a 30-day jail sentence from President Roosevelt today. The pardon for the sentence he received for contempt of the House of Representatives arrived as Dr. Townsend made ready to leave for the D.C., Jail, 4/18/38

Townsened pardoned. Washington, D.C., April 18. Newspapermen, photogra...

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Vice President congratulates Senate press gallery head on 30 years of service. Washington, D.C., March 22. Rounding out 30 years of service in the Senate Press Gallery today, William J. Collins, present Superintendent, is congratulated by Vice President Garner and accepts one of the V.P.'s favorite cigars. Willie, as he is familiarly known, probably knows more newspapermen by sight than any other person in the country. 3-22-39

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Axis propaganda. This pamphlet, telling the story of the American airmen appears here in three of the many languages in which it has been translated. These pamphlets are distributed abroad to combat Axis propaganda, Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information (OWI), told newspapermen at his press conference on March 6, 1943

Axis propaganda. This pamphlet, telling the story of the American airm...

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[Georges Raoul Garreau, President of the Autonomous National Syndicate of Newspapermen]

[Georges Raoul Garreau, President of the Autonomous National Syndicate...

[Georges Raoul Garreau, President of the Autonomous National Syndicate of Newspapermen] - [PAR-4582]

At the Nobel Prize press conference, Dr. Donald Glaser (right) is introduced to newspapermen by Glenn Seaborg (Chancellor of the University of California)1960. Morgue 1960-28 (P-5) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

At the Nobel Prize press conference, Dr. Donald Glaser (right) is intr...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Danny Kaye and Mrs. Kaye leaving the "Queen Elizabeth" at Southampton with London newspapermen who had travelled down for interviews.

Danny Kaye and Mrs. Kaye leaving the "Queen Elizabeth" at Southampton ...

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Danny Kaye and Mrs. Kaye leaving the "Queen Elizabeth" at Southampton with London newspapermen who had travelled down for interviews.

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Roosevelt after leaving line, greeting newspapermen

Roosevelt after leaving line, greeting newspapermen

Theodore Roosevelt, standing with group of people on boat, facing front, waving his hat. J142496 U.S. Copyright Office.

Roosevelt after leaving line, greeting newspapermen

Roosevelt after leaving line, greeting newspapermen

Theodore Roosevelt, standing with group of people on boat, facing front, waving his hat. J142496 U.S. Copyright Office.

Portrait photo of Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen

Portrait photo of Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen

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Portrait photo of Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen

Portrait photo of Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen

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