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CHIEF EXECUTIVE RETURNS FROM WARM SPRINGS. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 10. LOOKING THE PICTURE OF HEALTH, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RETURNED FROM A SPRING VACATION AT WARM SPRINGS. BESIDES SECRETARY OF COMMERCE HARRY HOPKINS WHO ACCOMPANIED THE PRESIDENT ON THE TRIP FROM HIS GEORGIA RETREAT, OTHERS AT UNION STATION WERE SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL AND SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY HENRY MORGENTHAU. LITTLE DIANA HOPKINS, DAUGHTER OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, IS ALSO IN THE PICTURE

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Discuss tax revision with president. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. President Roosevelt today called a special meeting of the Government's tax experts at the White House. Leaving the meeting Rep. Robert L. Doughton, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, told reporters that tax revision and proposed farm levies were discussed with the President. Left to right: Daniel Bell, Director of the Budget; Rep. Fred Vinson of Kentucky, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee now studying tax revision; Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau; Roswell Magill, Undersecretary of the Treasury; and Rep. Robert L. Doughton.

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White House callers. Washington, D.C., May 17. Sean T. O'Kelly, center, deputy head of the Irish Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, was presented to President Roosevelt today by Robert Brennan, left, Irish free state Minister to the U.S. On the right is John J. Hearne, advisor of Department of External Affairs of Irish free state

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Newly nominated Attorney General and Mrs. Jackson leave for White House reception. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Robert H. Jackson, who was nominated by President Roosevelt today to succeed Frank Murphy as Attorney General, and Mrs. Jackson leaving their hotel tonight for the Judiciary reception at the White House

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Ambassadors confer with president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. American ambassadors to major European countries held another conference with President Roosevelt today. The subject discussed was not made public by the White House. Left to right: William C. Bullitt, envoy to France; Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles; U.S. Ambassador to Germany Hugh R. Wilson, and William Phillips, Ambassador to Italy

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Governor Stark at White House. Washington, D.C., June 7. Governor Lloyd Stark of Missouri conferred with President Roosevelt today and said the discussion did not touch on the impending vacancy in the Secretaryship of the Navy. Stark said he reported in detail to Mr. Roosevelt on actions of the recent Governor's conference and talked over measures to check fifth column activity in this country

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Ickes and Senator Guffey drop contributions in flood relief box at White House. Washington D.C. Callers on President Roosevelt today were reminded of the public's problem in the flood situation. A white enameled chest, about the size of a bread box, was put on a table in the lobby of the executive offices to receive flood contributions. Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes (left) and Senator Joseph Guffey, of Pennsylvania, pictured as they drop their contributions in the box

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Nesmen question Senate majority leader as he leaves the White House. Washington, D.C., July 17. Emerging from a White House conference with President Roosevelt today, Senate majority leader Alben Barkley announced to reporters that 'no decision had been reached' on the next move in the congressional deadlock over neutrality legislation. He indicated that he might try to keep Congress in session until action on neutrality legislation has been obtained

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General Electric head at White House. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Gerard Swope, President of General Electric, with other leading industrialists and business men, and federal officials, met with President Roosevelt today to discuss a housing program that involve the use entirely of private Capital.

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President confers with labor leaders. Washington D.C. President Roosevelt today conferred with John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO, and his two Lieutenants Sidney Hillman and Charles P. Howard. Leaving the meeting Lewis said: "the President invited us to discuss a labor legislative program. We did." In the photo, left to right: Lewis, Hillman, and Howard

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Congressional leaders confer with President on Neutrality Bill. Washington, D.C., July 5. President Roosevelt today called in majority leaders of the House and Senate to urge them to throw out the arms embargo clause of the Neutrality Bill which passed the House last week. The president's new proposal for a 3 billion lending program was also discussed. Leaving the White House and talking to reporters are Rep. Sam Rayburn, majority leader of the House, and Senator Alben Barkley, majority leader of the Senate

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President's Secretary greets Apple Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., April 20. Miss Genevieve Garner, granddaughter of the Vice President and Mrs. John N. Garner, who was recently named Apple Blossom Queen for the annual Winchester, Virginia, Apple Blossom Festival this month, was presented to President Roosevelt today by Col. Edwin M. Watson, Presidential Secretary

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Lindbergh stymied by photographers. Washington, D.C., April 20. Camera-shy Col. Charles A. Lindbergh leaving the White House after a conference with President Roosevelt today, found all exits well 'covered' by news cameramen. Here we see the famous flyer running the photographer's gauntlet as he emerged from a side door of the Executive Mansion

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New Head of Farm Credit Administration. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. President Roosevelt today appointed Dr. A.G. Black as Governor of the Farm Credit Administration to succeed F.F. Hill, resigned. Black, above, has been serving as Chief of the Department of Agriculture's Marketing and Regulatory Work

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30 pound cherry pie for president. Washington, D.C., July 6. A 30 pound cherry pie was accepted for President Roosevelt today by Presidential Secretary Edwin M. Watson from nineteen year old Jean Halmond, Queen of Michigan's National Cherry Festival. The queen flew here to make the presentation of the pie which was baked here from Michigan cherries under the direct supervision of Miss Halmond

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Democrats will eat "wictory dinner" March 4. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. After reviewing Democratic party affairs with President Roosevelt today, Pmg. James A. Farley told newsmen that March 4 has been set for a Democratic "victory dinner" in Washington. Farley is shown with Forbes Morgan, (left) and Frank C. walker, National Committee Executives who were also in on the conference

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE PRESENTS PRESIDENT'S CUP TO WINNER OF REGATTA. WASHINGTON, D.C. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PERSONALLY PRESENTED THE PRESIDENT'S CUP TO HERBERT A. MENDELSON OF DETROIT, WINNER OF THE PRESIDENT'S CUP REGATTA ON THE POTOMAC RIVER LAST SEPTEMBER. L TO R: HERBERT A. MENDELSON; GORDON LEECH, CHAIRMAN OF THE PRESIDENT'S CUP REGATTA ASSOCIATION; JAMES A. COU[...]OR, GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE 1937 REGATTA; HARRY P. SOMMERVILLE, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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PRESIDENT SIGNS SMALL HOME LOAN MEASURE. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY SIGNED THE BILL PROVIDING FOR A $2,000,000,000 REFINANCING OF SMALL HOME MORTGAGES TO PUT THEM ON LOWER INTEREST RATE. THE ADMINISTRATION HOPES TO HAVE THE LAW IN ACTIVE OPERATION WITHIN A MONTH. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH CAN BE SEEN: WILLIAM F. STEVENSON, CHAIRMAN OF HOME LOAN BANK BOARD; T. DWIGHT, MEMBER OF BOARD; RUSSELL HAWKINS, MEMBER; A. E. HUTCHISON, SECRETARY OF BOARD; HO..RUSSELL, GENERAL COUNSEL OF BOARD; CARRO[...], MEMBER; WALTER H. NEWTON, MEMBER; REP. WILLIAM F. BRUNNER, NY; SEN. JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, AR.

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND JAPANESE DELEGATION IN CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. TO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND STUDY THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE SITUATION, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY CONFERRED WITH VISCOUNT ISHII AND MEMBERS OF HIS DELEGATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: VISCOUNT ISHII; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; MRS. EIGO FUKAI, VICE GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF JAPAN; AND AMBASSADOR KATSUJI DEBUCHI

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND JAPANESE DELEGATION IN CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. TO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND STUDY THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE SITUATION, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY CONFERRED WITH VISCOUNT ISHII AND MEMBERS OF HIS DELEGATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: VISCOUNT ISHII; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; MRS. EIGO FUKAI, VICE GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF JAPAN; AND AMBASSADOR KATSUJI DEBUCHI

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WISCONSIN GIRL RECEIVES GORGAS AWARD FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 5. MISS HELEN MAE COLLENTINE, A SENIOR STUDENT AT MESSMER HIGH SCHOOL, MILWAUKEE, WI, RECEIVING FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY THE FIRST HENRY L. DOHERTY PRIZE OF$500 IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL GORGAS ESSAY CONTEST. THE SUBJECT ASSIGNED WAS 'GORGAS CONTROL OF TRANSMISSIBLE AND ... PREVENTABLE DISEASES.' THOUSANDS OF JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS REPRESENTING HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES PARTICIPATED IN THE CONTEST WHICH IS CONDUCTED BY THE GORGAS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE AS PART OF ITS HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE AWARD ALSO INCLUDED $200 FOR MISS COLLENTINE'S TRIP TO WASHINGTON. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MISS COLLENTINE, MRS. HENRY DOUHERTY; ADMIRAL CARY GRAYSON, DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS; AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

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New Jersey. Problems related to President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 2236. The relief situation and New Jersey problems were discussed with President Roosevelt today by Mayor Frank Hugue (left) of Jersey City, and U.S. Senator A. Harr Moore

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New Jersey. Problems related to President. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22/36. The relief situation and New Jersey problems were discussed with President Roosevelt today by Mayor Frank Hugue (left) of Jersey City, and U.S. Senator A. Harr Moore

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WISCONSIN GIRL RECEIVES GORGAS AWARD FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 5. MISS HELEN MAE COLLENTINE, A SENIOR STUDENT AT MESSMER HIGH SCHOOL, MILWAUKEE, WI, RECEIVING FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY THE FIRST HENRY L. DOHERTY PRIZE OF$500 IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL GORGAS ESSAY CONTEST. THE SUBJECT ASSIGNED WAS 'GORGAS CONTROL OF TRANSMISSIBLE AND [...] PREVENTABLE DISEASES.' THOUSANDS OF JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS REPRESENTING HIGH SCHOOLS IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES PARTICIPATED IN THE CONTEST WHICH IS CONDUCTED BY THE GORGAS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE AS PART OF ITS HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE AWARD ALSO INCLUDED $200 FOR MISS COLLENTINE'S TRIP TO WASHINGTON. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MISS COLLENTINE, MRS. HENRY DOUHERTY; ADMIRAL CARY GRAYSON, DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS; AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

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Landon pays respects to Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. Former Gov. Alf Alndon, right, of Kansas and Sen. Arthur Capper, of Kansas, paid their respects to President Roosevelt today. They are shown just before entering the White House offices, Landon will accompany the President to the Gridiron Dinner tomorrow night. 12/10/37

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Favors door-to-door count in federal unemployment census. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. David Lasser, who promoted a recent hunger march on Washington with his Worker Alliance of America protested to President Roosevelt today against plans to count the country's jobless by voluntary registration. Lasser favors a door-to-door count. The President has said such a census would be too expensive, 91637

Favors door-to-door count in federal unemployment census. Washington, ...

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Cotton state Solons present demands for enactment of farm program to president. Washington, D.C., Aug 5. Led by Senator Ellison D. "Cotton Ed" Smith, of South Carolina, a delegation of congressmen from the cotton states called on President Roosevelt today and presented their demands for enactment of a farm program before congressional adjournment. After the conference a spokesman for the group told reporters he felt the president would make stabilization loans under existing discretionary powers, probably through the Commodity Credit Corporation, on all basic commodities if given "definite assurances" that a farm production control program would be enacted early next session. In the picture, left to right: Rep. William R. Poage, Texas; Rep. John J. Sparkman, Ala.; Senator Ellison D. Smith, S.C.; Rep. Rene L. De Rouen, LA.; Rep. Lyndon Johnson, Tex.; Rep. Aaron Lane Ford, Miss. and Rep. Clyde Garrett, Texas, 8/5/37

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C.,JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C.,JUNE...

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President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. July 12. President Roosevelt today laid the cornerstone to the Apex Building to complete the government buildings on the Mall, the building will house the Federal Trades Commission, the President is shown with the Honorable W.A. Ayres, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, left; as he used the trowel used by George Washington in laying the cornerstone of the Capitol

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE...

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President confers with labor leaders. Washington D.C. President Roosevelt today conferred with John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO, and his two Lieutenants Sidney Hillman and Charles P. Howard. Leaving the meeting Lewis said: "the President invited us to discuss a labor legislative program. We did." In the photo, left to right: Lewis, Hillman, and Howard

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS SCHIFF TROPHY. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 14. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE SCHIFF TROPHY TO COMMANDER ROBERT FULLER, COMMANDING OFFICER OF VP SQUADRON SEVEN OF THE FLEET BASE FORCE AT SAN DIEGO. THE TROPHY IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE NAVAL FLYING UNIT WHICH HAS THE BEST RECORD FOR THE YEAR IN SAFETY IN THE AIR. COMMANDER FULLER ON THE LEFT IS BEING CONGRATULATED BY THE PRESIDENT, WHILE HERBERT SCHIFF, DONOR OF THE TROPHY, AND CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS ADMIRAL WILLIAM LEAHY, LOOK ON

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PRESIDENT ADDS TO SHIP COLLECTION. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A MODEL OF THE HUDSON RIVER PACKET SCOOP 'EXPERIMENT' FROM THE NEW YORK ROD AND GUN EDITORS ASSOCIATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S AWARD TO HIM WAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE NATION'S OUTDOOR RESOURCES. THE PRESIDENT WAS QUITE PLEASED AS HE ALREADY HAS TWO MODELS OF THE HUDSON RIVER BOATS AND THIS ONE COMPLETES THE SET. L TO R: ... HURLEY OF THE NEW YORK DAILY MIRROR, FRED FLETCHER OF THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

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Calls on president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Appearing hale and hardy, General John J. Pershing was a caller on President Roosevelt today. 12937

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President lays cornerstone for new Apex Building. Washington, D.C. July 12. President Roosevelt today laid the cornerstone to the Apex Building to complete the government buildings on the Mall, the building will house the Federal Trades Commission, the President is shown with the Honorable W.A. Ayres, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, left; as he used the trowel used by George Washington in laying the cornerstone of the Capitol

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President resumed discussions with utility. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. President Roosevelt today resumed his discussions with utility company executives on federal power policies. Rate-making and other questions were discussed with Frank R. Philips, (right) President of the Duquesne Light Company of Pittsburgh, and William H. Taylor, President of the Philadelphia Electric Company, center. Senator Joseph Guffey (left) of Pennsylvania, also attended the conference, 12/21/37

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PRESIDENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNKNOWN SOLDIER. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY LEAD THE NATION IN OBSERVING ARMISTICE DAY WHEN HE PLACED A WREATH ON THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER IN ARLINGTON. FLANKED BY HIS MILITARY AND NAVAL AIDES CAPT. WALTER B. WOODSON AND COLE. D. WATSON, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STOOD IN SILENCE AFTER THE TRIBUTE WAS PAID. IN THE REAR CAN BE SEEN SECRETARY OF WAR WOODRING, ASST. SECRETARY OF NAVY EDISON, ASST. SECRETARY OF WAR JOHNSON, AND U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF MALIN CRAIG

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PRESIDENT ACCEPTS FIRE PREVENTION POSTER. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 10. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ACCEPTED FOR THE GOVERNMENT THE PAINTING MADE BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG TO BE USED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON POSTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IT SHOWS UNCLE SAM AS A FOREST RANGER IN A FOREST WITH THE SLOGAN 'YOUR FORESTS--YOUR FAULT--YOUR LOSS.' L TO R: BEHIND THE PRESIDENT ARE JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, THE ARTIST; SEC. OF AGRICULTURE HENRY WALLACE; EARLE H. CLAPP, CHIEF OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE

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PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 23. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BECAME HONORARY HEAD OF THE AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY AND IS SHOWN RECEIVING AN HONORARY LIFE-SAVING MEDAL OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM RICHARD STOCKTON, NEWARK, NJ, SOCIETY PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON,...

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE...

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PRESIDENT ACCEPTS FIRE PREVENTION POSTER. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 10. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ACCEPTED FOR THE GOVERNMENT THE PAINTING MADE BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG TO BE USED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON POSTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IT SHOWS UNCLE SAM AS A FOREST RANGER IN A FOREST WITH THE SLOGAN 'YOUR FORESTS--YOUR FAULT--YOUR LOSS.' L TO R: BEHIND THE PRESIDENT ARE JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, THE ARTIST; SEC. OF AGRICULTURE HENRY WALLACE; EARLE H. CLAPP, CHIEF OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE

PRESIDENT ACCEPTS FIRE PREVENTION POSTER. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 10. PR...

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PRESIDENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNKNOWN SOLDIER. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY LEAD THE NATION IN OBSERVING ARMISTICE DAY WHEN HE PLACED A WREATH ON THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER IN ARLINGTON. FLANKED BY HIS MILITARY AND NAVAL AIDES CAPT. WALTER B. WOODSON AND COLE. D. WATSON, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STOOD IN SILENCE AFTER THE TRIBUTE WAS PAID. IN THE REAR CAN BE SEEN SECRETARY OF WAR WOODRING, ASST. SECRETARY OF NAVY EDISON, ASST. SECRETARY OF WAR JOHNSON, AND U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF MALIN CRAIG

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New Cuban Ambassador. Washington, D.C., March 11. The new Cuban Ambassador to the United States Dr. Pedro Martinez from, left: photographed on the steps of the White House after presenting his credentials to President Roosevelt today. He is shown with Richard Southgate of the state Dept. Dr. Frada succeeds Senor Dr. Guillermo Patterson

New Cuban Ambassador. Washington, D.C., March 11. The new Cuban Ambass...

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President inspects sites for new Naval Hosp. Washington, D.C., Aug 4. Accompanied by members of Congress and the Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy, President Roosevelt today drove 20 miles through the District of Columbia to inspect two sites for the Navy's new $4,800,000 hospitals. In the photograph, left to right: President Roosevelt, Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs committee, Senator David I. Walsh, Chairman of the Senate Naval Affairs committee, and Rear Admiral P.S. Rossiter, Surgeon General of the Navy

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President resumed discussions with utility. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. President Roosevelt today resumed his discussions with utility company executives on federal power policies. Rate-making and other questions were discussed with Frank R. Philips, (right) President of the Duquesne Light Company of Pittsburgh, and William H. Taylor, President of the Philadelphia Electric Company, center. Senator Joseph Guffey (left) of Pennsylvania, also attended the conference, 122137

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Landon pays respects to Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Dec. 10. Former Gov. Alf Alndon, right, of Kansas and Sen. Arthur Capper, of Kansas, paid their respects to President Roosevelt today. They are shown just before entering the White House offices, Landon will accompany the President to the Gridiron Dinner tomorrow night. 121037

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PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 23. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BECAME HONORARY HEAD OF THE AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY AND IS SHOWN RECEIVING AN HONORARY LIFE-SAVING MEDAL OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM RICHARD STOCKTON, NEWARK, NJ, SOCIETY PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON,...

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PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 23. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BECAME HONORARY HEAD OF THE AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY AND IS SHOWN RECEIVING AN HONORARY LIFE-SAVING MEDAL OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM RICHARD STOCKTON, NEWARK, NJ, SOCIETY PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON,...

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PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 23. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BECAME HONORARY HEAD OF THE AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY AND IS SHOWN RECEIVING AN HONORARY LIFE-SAVING MEDAL OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM RICHARD STOCKTON, NEWARK, NJ, SOCIETY PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON,...

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS SCHIFF TROPHY. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 14. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE SCHIFF TROPHY TO COMMANDER ROBERT FULLER, COMMANDING OFFICER OF VP SQUADRON SEVEN OF THE FLEET BASE FORCE AT SAN DIEGO. THE TROPHY IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE NAVAL FLYING UNIT WHICH HAS THE BEST RECORD FOR THE YEAR IN SAFETY IN THE AIR. COMMANDER FULLER ON THE LEFT IS BEING CONGRATULATED BY THE PRESIDENT, WHILE HERBERT SCHIFF, DONOR OF THE TROPHY, AND CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS ADMIRAL WILLIAM LEAHY, LOOK ON

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE...

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New Cuban Ambassador. Washington, D.C., March 11. The new Cuban Ambassador to the United States Dr. Pedro Martinez from, left: photographed on the steps of the White House after presenting his credentials to President Roosevelt today. He is shown with Richard Southgate of the state Dept. Dr. Frada succeeds Senor Dr. Guillermo Patterson

New Cuban Ambassador. Washington, D.C., March 11. The new Cuban Ambass...

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Arrive for special cabinet session. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. With the exception of Attorney General Cummings, the entire cabinet met in special session with President Roosevelt today to consider the tense foreign situation and discuss domestic monetary and credit matters. Solicitor General Stanley Reed sat in the session for Attorney General Cummings. Among the first to arrive were, left to right: Secretary of Commerce Rober, Solicitor General Stanley Reed, Secretary of Agriculture Wallace, Secretary of War Woodring, and Secretary of State Hull. 9/14/37

Arrive for special cabinet session. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14. With t...

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Calls on president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Appearing hale and hardy, General John J. Pershing was a caller on President Roosevelt today. 12/9/37

Calls on president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Appearing hale and hardy...

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C.,JUNE 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A SCROLL REPRESENTING HIS MEMBERSHIP IN THE GREEK ORDER OF AHEPA. HE WAS INITIATED INTO THE ORDER MARCH 11, 1931, WHEN GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK. THE GREEK EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION MADE THE PRESENTATION THROUGHT ARTHUR G. SYRAN, NEW YORK, PRESIDENT. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JOHN DOUNOUCOS, ARTHUR G. SYRAN, PETER VOUCHELAS, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, CONSTANTINE G. ECONOMON, EL POLITES, REV. THOMAS J. LACEY, AND THOMAS PALEDES

PRESIDENT RECEIVES FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP SCROLL. WASHINGTON, D.C.,JUNE...

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Favors door-to-door count in federal unemployment census. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. David Lasser, who promoted a recent hunger march on Washington with his Worker Alliance of America protested to President Roosevelt today against plans to count the country's jobless by voluntary registration. Lasser favors a door-to-door count. The President has said such a census would be too expensive, 9/16/37

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General Electric head at White House. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Gerard Swope, President of General Electric, with other leading industrialists and business men, and federal officials, met with President Roosevelt today to discuss a housing program that involve the use entirely of private Capital

General Electric head at White House. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Gerar...

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PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 23. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BECAME HONORARY HEAD OF THE AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY AND IS SHOWN RECEIVING AN HONORARY LIFE-SAVING MEDAL OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM RICHARD STOCKTON, NEWARK, NJ, SOCIETY PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT BECOMES HEAD OF AMERICAN CROSS OF HONOR SOCIETY. WASHINGTON,...

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PRESIDENT ADDS TO SHIP COLLECTION. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED A MODEL OF THE HUDSON RIVER PACKET SCOOP 'EXPERIMENT' FROM THE NEW YORK ROD AND GUN EDITORS ASSOCIATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S AWARD TO HIM WAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE NATION'S OUTDOOR RESOURCES. THE PRESIDENT WAS QUITE PLEASED AS HE ALREADY HAS TWO MODELS OF THE HUDSON RIVER BOATS AND THIS ONE COMPLETES THE SET. L TO R: [...] HURLEY OF THE NEW YORK DAILY MIRROR, FRED FLETCHER OF THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

PRESIDENT ADDS TO SHIP COLLECTION. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRESI...

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BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION SEE ROOSEVELT. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION WHICH SPENT TEN YEARS TRAVERSING THE THREE AMERICAS FROM SOUTH TO NORTH, SELECTING AND CHARTING THE MOST PRACTICAL ROUTE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAN-AMERICAN INTER-CONTINENTAL HIGHWAY WERE RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY. L TO R: FRANCISCO LOPES DE CRUZ, OBSERVER; JUDGE S. W. WHITE, OF DALLAS, TEXAS, WHO ACTED AS ATTORNEY AND INTERPRETER; LEONIDAS BORGES DE OLIVERA, COMMANDER; MARIO FAVA, MECHANIC; AND DR. FERNANDO LOBO, BRAZILIAN CHARGE DE AFFAIRES, PRESENTING A COMPLETE SET OF 32 MAPS MADE BY THE GROUP DURING THE TRIP

BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION SEE ROOSEVELT. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE BRAZI...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PAYS HOMAGE TO LINCOLN. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 12. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PAID HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, ON THE BIRTHDAY OF THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR. IN THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY, L TO R: DIANE HOPKINS, DAUGHTER OF HARRY HOPKINS, WPA ADMINISTRATOR; MRS. ROOSEVELT; CHANDLER ROOSEVELT, DAUGHTER OF ELLIOTT ROOSEVELT; THE PRESIDENT; THE PRESIDENT'S NAVAL AIDE, CAPTAIN W. B. WOODSON; AND THE MILITARY AIDE, COL. EDWIN WATSON

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PAYS HOMAGE TO LINCOLN. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY ...

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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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Railroad parley at White House. Washington, D.C., March 15. Representatives of Railroad Management, Labor and Government officials and Congress met with President Roosevelt today in efforts to find a remedy to aid the Nation's financially distressed railroads. In the front row, left to right: ICC Commissioner Joseph D. Eastman; ICC Commissioner Charles D. Maraffie; Carl Gray, President of Union Pacific R.R.; Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau; George Harrison; William O. Douglas, Chairman of the SEC. In the rear, left to right: Ernest G. Draper, Asst. Sec. of Commerce; Dr. W.W. Alexander, FSA; Rep. Clarence F. Lea; Sen. Burton K. Wheeler; and Sen. Harry Truman, 3/15/38

Railroad parley at White House. Washington, D.C., March 15. Representa...

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Rail executive confers with president. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Following a conference with President Roosevelt today on the carriers wage controversy, J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, announced that the President seeks settlement of the dispute without trouble on a peaceful basis. Pelley said the president assured him the Administration would support a constructive rail rehabilitation program in the next Congress, 10/31/38

Rail executive confers with president. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Foll...

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Urge clemency for Georgia bootlegger. Washington, D.C., May 16. Executive clemency was asked of President Roosevelt today for Sam Evans, Georgia farmer serving four years in Atlanta for manufacturing whiskey without a license. Georgia Governor E.D. Rivers (left) accompanied by Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. (right) and Judge Robert H. Humphrey, Swainsville, Ga. made the plea to the President, 51638

Urge clemency for Georgia bootlegger. Washington, D.C., May 16. Execut...

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Rail executive confers with president. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Following a conference with President Roosevelt today on the carriers wage controversy, J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads, announced that the President seeks settlement of the dispute without trouble on a peaceful basis. Pelley said the president assured him the Administration would support a constructive rail rehabilitation program in the next Congress, 103138

Rail executive confers with president. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Foll...

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Stanley Reed receives commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Stanley Reed, photographed as he left the Executive offices of the White House, where President Roosevelt today personally handed t o him his commission to the Supreme Court, 1/27/38

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Arrive for TVA conference with president. Washington, D.C., March 11. Among the first for the Tennessee Valley Authority Conference with President Roosevelt today were members Harcourt A. Morgan (left) and David E. Lillienthal, 3/11/38

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President gets progress report on Wage-Hour law. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. A thorough report on the progress of the new Wage- Hour Law was given President Roosevelt today by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Wage-Hour Administrator Elmer Andrews, and their assistants today. Reading, left to right. Administrator Elmer Andrews; Secretary Perkins; Richardson Saunders, Assistant to the Secretary of Labor. Gerard D. Reilly, Labor Dept. Solicitor and CA-Vert Magruder,Chief Counsel for Wage-Hour Administration, 10/31/38

President gets progress report on Wage-Hour law. Washington, D.C., Oct...

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Stanley Reed receives commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Stanley Reed, photographed as he left the Executive offices of the White House, where President Roosevelt today personally handed t o him his commission to the Supreme Court, 12738

Stanley Reed receives commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Stanley R...

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New Assistant Labor Secretary presented to the Chief. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Charles V. McLaughlin, recently appointed Assistant Secretary of Labor to succeed Edward F. McGrady, made his first call on President Roosevelt today. He was accompanied to the White house by Secretary Frances Perkins, 1/27/38

New Assistant Labor Secretary presented to the Chief. Washington, D.C....

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PRESIDENT GETS GOLD SEASON PASS FOR WASHINGTON PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAMES. WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 17. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED FROM GEORGE MARSHALL, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM, A GOLD SEASON PASS FOR THE REDSKINS GAMES IN THE CAPITAL

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PRESIDENT ENROLLED AS 'FOUNDER' IN FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 17. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PURCHASING FROM U.S. SURGEON GENERAL THOMAS PARRAN A CERTIFICATE ENROLLING HIM AS A 'FOUNDER' OF THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS. THE NEW FOUNDATION, A PERMANENT ORGANIZATION, WILL THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF CITIZENS IN EVERY TOWN AND CITY WAGE THE FIGHT AGAINST THE DISEASE ON A NATIONWIDE SCALE. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: DR. THOMAS PARRAN; KIETH MO[...], NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY; DR. THOMAS W. GOSLING, NATIONAL DIRECTOR, AMERICAN JUNIOR RED CROSS; MISS KATHERINE [i.e. Katharine] LENROOT, CHIEF OF THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; AND D.C. COMMISSIONER GEORGE ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CAMPAIGN

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Chief Executive discusses rail problems with R.R. Heads. Washington, D.C., April 4. Following a conference [..] President Roosevelt today, representatives of rail [...] and management indicated the chief executive would probably send a special message on railroad problems to congress sometime this week. From a reliable source, it was learned the president asked the railroads not to out the wages of their nearly 1,000,000 employees. At the same time the railroad men laid before the President Roosevelt a proposal for a federal guarantee of rail income as an effort to revive business and save the industry. In the photograph, left to right: (front row) George Harrison, Chairman of Railroad Labor Association of American Railroads; E.J. Manion, President of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Back row, left to right: Ernest E. Norris, Vice President of Southern Railway; and S.H. Hogan, President of Marine Engineers, 4/4/38

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Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D.C., June 25. At a conference with President Roosevelt today, a group of motion picture company executives, led by Will Hays, emphasized the desire of the industry to cooperate with the government. In the front row, left to right: Darney Balaban, Paramount; Harry Chon, Columbia Pictures; Nicholas M. Schenck, Lowe's; Will Hays, and Leo Spitz, RKO. artists; Sidney Kent, 20th Century Fox; N.J. Blumberg, Universal; and Albert Warner, Warner Bros., 6/25/38

Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D....

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BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION SEE ROOSEVELT. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION WHICH SPENT TEN YEARS TRAVERSING THE THREE AMERICAS FROM SOUTH TO NORTH, SELECTING AND CHARTING THE MOST PRACTICAL ROUTE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAN-AMERICAN INTER-CONTINENTAL HIGHWAY WERE RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY. L TO R: FRANCISCO LOPES DE CRUZ, OBSERVER; JUDGE S. W. WHITE, OF DALLAS, TEXAS, WHO ACTED AS ATTORNEY AND INTERPRETER; LEONIDAS BORGES DE OLIVERA, COMMANDER; MARIO FAVA, MECHANIC; AND DR. FERNANDO LOBO, BRAZILIAN CHARGE DE AFFAIRES, PRESENTING A COMPLETE SET OF 32 MAPS MADE BY THE GROUP DURING THE TRIP

BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY EXPEDITION SEE ROOSEVELT. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE BRAZI...

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Arrive for TVA conference with president. Washington, D.C., March 11. Among the first for the Tennessee Valley Authority Conference with President Roosevelt today were members Harcourt A. Morgan (left) and David E. Lillienthal, 31138

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Bankers offer President cooperation on banking problems. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. President Philip A. Benson of the American Bankers Association and other ABA officers visited President Roosevelt today and assured him of their willingness to cooperate on banking problems. They also invited the President to address their 1939 convention at Seattle. In the front row, left to right: P.D. Houston, Second Vice President; Robert M. Hanes, First Vice President; Philip A. Benson, President. Back row: Robert L. Fleming, past President, and Dr. Harold Stonier, Right, Executive manager of the ABA, 12/20/38

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES WILD LIFE STAMPS. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ADDED FURTHER TO HIS STAMP COLLECTION WHEN HE WAS PRESENTED WITH A BLOCK OF WILD LIFE STAMPS IN COMMEMORATION OF WILD LIFE RESTORATION WEEK. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; FRED F. JORDAN, DIRECTOR OF WILD LIFE RESTORATION WEEK; AND MINOR HUDSON, U.S. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PRESIDENT RECEIVES WILD LIFE STAMPS. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRE...

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PRESIDENT RECEIVES WILD LIFE STAMPS. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ADDED FURTHER TO HIS STAMP COLLECTION WHEN HE WAS PRESENTED WITH A BLOCK OF WILD LIFE STAMPS IN COMMEMORATION OF WILD LIFE RESTORATION WEEK. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; FRED F. JORDAN, DIRECTOR OF WILD LIFE RESTORATION WEEK; AND MINOR HUDSON, U.S. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PRESIDENT RECEIVES WILD LIFE STAMPS. WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 24. PRE...

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New Assistant Labor Secretary presented to the Chief. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Charles V. McLaughlin, recently appointed Assistant Secretary of Labor to succeed Edward F. McGrady, made his first call on President Roosevelt today. He was accompanied to the White house by Secretary Frances Perkins, 12738

New Assistant Labor Secretary presented to the Chief. Washington, D.C....

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Pennsylvania Governor urges President continue federal spending. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. After a call on President Roosevelt today with Mrs. Earle, Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania told newsmen he urged the President to continue a policy of liberal federal spending, 12/30/38

Pennsylvania Governor urges President continue federal spending. Washi...

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PRESIDENT GETS GOLD SEASON PASS FOR WASHINGTON PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAMES. WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 17. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY RECEIVED FROM GEORGE MARSHALL, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM, A GOLD SEASON PASS FOR THE REDSKINS GAMES IN THE CAPITAL

PRESIDENT GETS GOLD SEASON PASS FOR WASHINGTON PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL G...

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New Chief Usher named for White House Washington, D.C., April 4. For the second time in more than 30 years a new chief usher for the White House was appointed by President Roosevelt today. He is Howell G. Crim, who succeeds Raymond Muir just named Assistant to the Chief of the International Conference Division. Muir was named to the chief usher's post a few years ago upon the death of Irwin "Ike" Hoover, a White House employee for over 40 years. Charles Cluanch, (standing) a sailor of 20 years standing has been named to the ushers staff in the change, 4/4/38.

New Chief Usher named for White House Washington, D.C., April 4. For t...

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Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D.C., June 25. At a conference with President Roosevelt today, a group of motion picture company executives, led by Will Hays, emphasized the desire of the industry to cooperate with the government. In the front row, left to right: Darney Balaban, Paramount; Harry Chon, Columbia Pictures; Nicholas M. Schenck, Lowe's; Will Hays, and Leo Spitz, RKO. artists; Sidney Kent, 20th Century Fox; N.J. Blumberg, Universal; and Albert Warner, Warner Bros., 62538

Movie Industry pledges cooperation with the government. Washington, D....

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Little business men meet the President. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. President Roosevelt today met in what was described as constructive discuss on with small business leaders. He was reported to believe that some of their recommendations could be carried into effect, shown as they left the White House after the conference. Left to right, front: R.P. Hastey, Chicago; O.L. Roach, Danville, Virginia; Leslie E. Sanders, Orlando, Fla.; Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper; Bernard F. McLain, Dallas, Tex.; Howard D. North, Cleveland; Wallace D. Kimball, New York City. In the rear, left to right: D.E. McAvoy, New York City; Joseph D. Kleckner, Chicago; Asst. Sec. of Commerce Ernest Draper; W.C. Tinsley, Tampa, Fla.; James Daly, Columbus, OH; W.K. Gunter, Gaffney, N.C., 2438

Little business men meet the President. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. Pres...

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Department store magnate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Louis E. Kirstein, Vice President of William Filene's Sons of Boston, leaving the White House after a call on President Roosevelt today, 11/1/38

Department store magnate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Louis E. Kirstein,...

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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, 41838

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

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Little business men meet the President. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. President Roosevelt today met in what was described as constructive discuss on with small business leaders. He was reported to believe that some of their recommendations could be carried into effect, shown as they left the White House after the conference. Left to right, front: R.P. Hastey, Chicago; O.L. Roach, Danville, Virginia; Leslie E. Sanders, Orlando, Fla.; Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper; Bernard F. McLain, Dallas, Tex.; Howard D. North, Cleveland; Wallace D. Kimball, New York City. In the rear, left to right: D.E. McAvoy, New York City; Joseph D. Kleckner, Chicago; Asst. Sec. of Commerce Ernest Draper; W.C. Tinsley, Tampa, Fla.; James Daly, Columbus, OH; W.K. Gunter, Gaffney, N.C., 2/4/38

Little business men meet the President. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. Pres...

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Ambassadors confer with president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. American ambassadors to major European countries held another conference with President Roosevelt today. The subject discussed was not made public by the White House. Left to right: William C. Bullitt, envoy to France; Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles; U.S. Ambassador to Germany Hugh R. Wilson, and William Phillips, Ambassador to Italy

Ambassadors confer with president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. American ...

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Fact finding board vetoes 15 percent rail wage cut. Washington, D.C., Oct. 29. Reporting to President Roosevelt today, the emergency fact-finding board announced they had rejected the demand of Railway Management for a 15 percent wage cut affecting 960,000 workers. Left to right - Dean James M. Landis, of the Harvard Law School; Chief Justice Walter Stacy, of North Carolina; and Dr. Harry A. Millis of the University of Chicago, 10-29-38

Fact finding board vetoes 15 percent rail wage cut. Washington, D.C., ...

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Railroad parley at White House. Washington, D.C., March 15. Representatives of Railroad Management, Labor and Government officials and Congress met with President Roosevelt today in efforts to find a remedy to aid the Nation's financially distressed railroads. In the front row, left to right: ICC Commissioner Joseph D. Eastman; ICC Commissioner Charles D. Maraffie; Carl Gray, President of Union Pacific R.R.; Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau; George Harrison; William O. Douglas, Chairman of the SEC. In the rear, left to right: Ernest G. Draper, Asst. Sec. of Commerce; Dr. W.W. Alexander, FSA; Rep. Clarence F. Lea; Sen. Burton K. Wheeler; and Sen. Harry Truman, 31538

Railroad parley at White House. Washington, D.C., March 15. Representa...

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Urge clemency for Georgia bootlegger. Washington, D.C., May 16. Executive clemency was asked of President Roosevelt today for Sam Evans, Georgia farmer serving four years in Atlanta for manufacturing whiskey without a license. Georgia Governor E.D. Rivers (left) accompanied by Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. (right) and Judge Robert H. Humphrey, Swainsville, Ga. made the plea to the President, 5/16/38

Urge clemency for Georgia bootlegger. Washington, D.C., May 16. Execut...

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Bankers offer President cooperation on banking problems. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. President Philip A. Benson of the American Bankers Association and other ABA officers visited President Roosevelt today and assured him of their willingness to cooperate on banking problems. They also invited the President to address their 1939 convention at Seattle. In the front row, left to right: P.D. Houston, Second Vice President; Robert M. Hanes, First Vice President; Philip A. Benson, President. Back row: Robert L. Fleming, past President, and Dr. Harold Stonier, Right, Executive manager of the ABA, 122038

Bankers offer President cooperation on banking problems. Washington, D...

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PRESIDENT ADDRESSES D.A.R. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 21. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY ADDRESSED THE FORTY- SEVENTH CONTINENTAL CONGRESS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AT CONSTITUTION HALL. SPEAKING EXTEMPORANEOUSLY, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CALLED ON THE MEMBERS TO EDUCATE AMERICAN YOUTH IN THE FUNDAMENTALS THAT IMPELLED 'OUR ANCESTORS TO THROW OFF THE FASCIST YOKE.' HE ALSO REAFFIRMED HIS STAND FOR ADEQUATE NATIONAL DEFENSE

PRESIDENT ADDRESSES D.A.R. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 21. PRESIDENT ROOSE...

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Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High Naval Officials and members of key Congressional Committees conferred with President Roosevelt today in regard to a Naval Expansion Program. Following the meeting, Chairman Taylor of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the President will shortly send a message to Congress recommending Naval expansion. Left to right: Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee; Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee; Rep. William B. Umstead of North Carolina; Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison; and Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, 1/5/38

Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High...

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Department store magnate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Louis E. Kirstein, Vice President of William Filene's Sons of Boston, leaving the White House after a call on President Roosevelt today, 11138

Department store magnate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Louis E. Kirstein,...

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