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Scan president's message on Judiciary. Washington D.C. No President's message in years has created the interest the one President Roosevelt sent to Congress today, demanding an overhauling of the Judiciary. Vice President Garner (center) with Senator William H. Dietrich (left) of Illinois; and Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, studying the message shortly after It reached Congress. The only comment Senator Ashurst would make was "President Taft urged this same thing several years ago" he added he would make a full statement later

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Vice President and Speaker in jovial mood as they leave conference with President. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Leaving the White House today with Vice President Garner after a conference with President Roosevelt, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead chuckles as he tells reporters he has never seen a more brotherly, affectionate greeting in all his life, than the one the Chief Executive extended the Vice President. Bankhead said President Roosevelt greeted Vice President Garner at the conference by singing 'Happy New Year to You'

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No rift here. Washington, D.C., July 6. It was Jack and Kim today as Vice President Garner and PMG James A. Farley, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, got together at the Capitol. The pair were as chummy as turtle doves despite the fact that the V.P. is said to be on the outside as far as President Roosevelt's affections are concerned

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New Congressional faces. Washington, D.C., Dec. 11. These new faces will represent New Jersey in the Senate and House: Senator William H. Smathers (left) and Rep. Elmer H. Wene, both democrats. They were in Washington to present their credentials to Vice President Garner. Smathers succeeds Senator Warren Barbour, Republican, while Rep. Wene will take the seat of the veteran Rep. Isaac Bacharach of Atlantic City. Rep. Wene will be the first Democrat since 1912 to represent the second district in Congress

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Vice President Garner administers oath to new Florida Senators. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Florida's new senators, Claude Pepper and Charles O. Andrews, presented their credentials and were administered the oath of office today by Vice President John N. Garner. Left to right: Senator Pepper, Senator Andrews, and Vice President Garner

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Speaker Bankhead dips pen to sign neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Speaker Bankhead got up bright and early this morning to sign the bill which was a victory for the administration. Vice President Garner signed the bill last night, and here is William Bankhead dipping the pen to sign himself. The bill was immediately taken to the White House where the President signed it in the presence of leaders of the fight for the administration's Neutrality Bill [...] the House and Senate

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V.P. Garner congratulates G.O.P. Vice Presidential candidate. Washington, D.C., July 1. Vice President Garner today congratulated Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon, on his nomination as Republican Vice Presidential candidate. While on opposite sides of the fence, Vice President Garner and Senator McNary have been good friends during their long years of service in Congress

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Vice President Garner gets gift of Kentucky chewing tobacco. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Vice President Garner receiving from Senator A.B. 'Happy' Chandler, Democrat of Kentucky, a gift of Kentucky Burley Twist Tobacco which was grown within 100 yards of Chandler's home in the Blue Grass State

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Vice President Garner brings down gavel to convene Senate in new session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Vice President John N. Garner as he called the Senate to order today for the third session of the 76th Congress

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President calls conference of Senate and State Department on neutrality. Washington, D.C., July 18. It was almost midnight tonight when Senators began emerging from the White House after their conference with President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull at which an agreement was reached to allow neutrality legislation to lie dormant until next session, thus, apparently ending a flare-up between congress and the president on the neutrality issue which began when the Senate Foreign Relations Committee refused to take up the question this session. Left to right: Senator Charles L. McNary, Minority leader; Sen. Warren Austin of Vermont; Sen. Key Pittman, Chairman of the Foregin Relations Committee; Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho, and Secretary of State Cordell Hull. Senator Alben Barkley, Majority Leader and Vice President Garner remained inside to talk further with the president

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Garner finally signs neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Finally the Vice President signed the Neutrality Bill that has been hanging fire for the last few days because of the shipments all ready to go to Spain through some parlimentary tie-up the Vice-President had to wait 24 hours before he could sign the same and present it to the White House for President's Roosevelt's signature. Photo, left to right: Senator Tom Connally of Texas; Vice-President Garner; and Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tenn.

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V.P. Garner greets Norwegian Prince. Washington, D.C., June 29. Vice President Garner was his usual jolly self today as he welcomed Crown Prince Olav of Norway, at the United States Capitol

V.P. Garner greets Norwegian Prince. Washington, D.C., June 29. Vice P...

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"No more war" to Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Col. Edwin M. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate received over 66,780 letters pleading against war. Pictured here are Col. Edwin M. Halsey, left, and Vice President Garner, right. Col. Halsey handed the whole situation over to the Vice President

"No more war" to Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Col...

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The Garners admire carving of Florida cedar gavel for his collection. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Vice President Garner, the nation's no. 1 gavel collector, today was presented with a hand-carved gavel of Florida cedar, carved by James Barry of Dalrico, Fla., and presented to the Vice President by Rep. J. Hardin Peterson, of Florida. Mrs. Garner and the Vice President are shown here admiring the gavel with which he opened the Senate today

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Garner gives gavel, official final act on Hill. Whenever Congress closes its doors, one of the last rites concerns Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, who receives official Senate gavel from vice President Garner. It remains stowed away until Congress convenes again

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Garner gives gavel, official final act on Hill. Whenever Congress closes its doors, one of the last rites concerns Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, who receives official Senate gavel from vice President Garner. It remains stowed away until Congress convenes again

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Vice President and Mrs. Garner arrive in Capitol. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Five weeks ahead of the opening of Congress January 5, the Vice President with Mrs. Garner arrived in Washington tonight from their home in Uvalde, Texas. Acknowledged an authority on taxes, Vice President Garner is expected to confer immediately with Chairman Harrison, Democract of Mississippi, on proposed revisions of Nation's revenue system. 11/30/36

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Vice President Garner administers oath to new Florida Senators. Washington, D.C., Dec. 8. Florida's new senators, Claude Pepper and Charles O. Andrews, presented their credentials and were administered the oath of office today by Vice President John N. Garner. Left to right: Senator Pepper, Senator Andrews, and Vice President Garner

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Vice President and Mrs. Garner arrive in Capitol. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Five weeks ahead of the opening of Congress January 5, the Vice President with Mrs. Garner arrived in Washington tonight from their home in Uvalde, Texas. Acknowledged an authority on taxes, Vice President Garner is expected to confer immediately with Chairman Harrison, Democract of Mississippi, on proposed revisions of Nation's revenue system. 113036

Vice President and Mrs. Garner arrive in Capitol. Washington, D.C., No...

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Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. Back from a vacation at his home in Texas, Vice President Garner was ready for action today as he resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate. Senator Key Pittman, who as President Pro Tem presided over the Senate during the VIce President's absence, is shown turning over the gavel to Garner upon his arrival at the Capitol. 72037

Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. B...

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Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Virginia, May 22. Vice President Garner was in a playful mood today as he sails down the Potomac with members of the National Press Club to attend their annual party at the marine's base here. The Vice President got a big hand as he took a turn at leading the band aboard the boat, 5/22/1937

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Boss of Senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A new informal picture of Vice President Garner, who celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday, 11/23/37

Boss of Senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A new informal picture of V...

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Veteran California Senator celebrates 20th year in upper house. Washington, D.C., April 1. Unusually vigorous and alert despite his 70 years, Senator Hiram Johnson, Republican of California, will celebrate his twentieth year of service in the United States Senate tomorrow. He is shown receiving the congratulations of Vice President Garner in this picture, 411937

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"Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner (left) and Speaker William Bankhead went into a huddle today ... the various phases of the President's proposed Supreme Court plan, as who isn't discussing the same thing these days, 3191937

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Senate leaders leave White House conference on sit-down stike crisis. Washington, D.C., March 27. Senate majority leader Joseph T. Robinson, (left) and Vice President Garner as they left a White House conference today with President Roosevelt on the sit-down strike situation. Senator Robinson announced that it is unlikely that the government would intervene in the strike, 3/27/1937

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 72037

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 7/20/37

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Bosses of Senate and House admire s by Christy. Washington, D.C., March 10. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead view the oil s of themselves by Howard Chandler Christy, (left) noted American artist. The of Speaker Bankhead is completed but the one of Vice President Garner has yet to receive the finishing touches, 3/10/1937

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Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Virginia, May 22. Vice President Garner was in a playful mood today as he sails down the Potomac with members of the National Press Club to attend their annual party at the marine's base here. The Vice President got a big hand as he took a turn at leading the band aboard the boat, 5221937

Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Virginia, May 22. Vice ...

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Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is vacationing in Texas during the next few weeks, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem will preside over the Senate. Senator Pittman is shown with other officers of the Senate as the session opened this morning. Left to right: Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at Arms; Leslie L. Biffle, Secretary to the Majority; Charles L. Watkins, Parliamentarian and Journal Clerk; John C. Crockett, Cheif Clerk; Senator Key Pittman; Emery L. Frazier, Legislative Clerk; and Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary. 61437

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 72037

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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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At special Judiciary Committee meeting. Washington D.C., July 22. The S.R.O. sign was hung out as the extraordinary meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee got under way today, following the meeting which was attended by Vice President Garner. It was announced that Senator M.M. Logan, of Kentucky, would today move to recommit the pending Judiciary Bill. In the photograph, left to right: (sitting) Senator M.M. Logan, Kentucky; Vice President Garner; and Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley. Standing, left to right: Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, 7/22/37

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Boss of Senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A new informal picture of Vice President Garner, who celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday, 112337

Boss of Senate. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. A new informal picture of V...

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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, 111537

Vice President in good company. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Accompanied...

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Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is vacationing in Texas during the next few weeks, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem will preside over the Senate. Senator Pittman is shown with other officers of the Senate as the session opened this morning. Left to right: Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at Arms; Leslie L. Biffle, Secretary to the Majority; Charles L. Watkins, Parliamentarian and Journal Clerk; John C. Crockett, Cheif Clerk; Senator Key Pittman; Emery L. Frazier, Legislative Clerk; and Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary. 6/14/37

Will run senate machine while Vice President Garner is absent. Washing...

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Garner finally signs neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Finally the Vice President signed the Neutrality Bill that has been hanging fire for the last few days because of the shipments all ready to go to Spain through some parlimentary tie-up the Vice-President had to wait 24 hours before he could sign the same and present it to the White House for President's Roosevelt's signature. Photo, left to right: Senator Tom Connally of Texas; Vice-President Garner; and Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tenn

Garner finally signs neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Finall...

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Scan president's message on Judiciary. Washington D.C. No President's message in years has created the interest the one President Roosevelt sent to Congress today, demanding an overhauling of the Judiciary. Vice President Garner (center) with Senator William H. Dietrich (left) of Illinois; and Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, studying the message shortly after It reached Congress. The only comment Senator Ashurst would make was "President Taft urged this same thing several years ago" he added he would make a full statement later

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Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. Back from a vacation at his home in Texas, Vice President Garner was ready for action today as he resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate. Senator Key Pittman, who as President Pro Tem presided over the Senate during the VIce President's absence, is shown turning over the gavel to Garner upon his arrival at the Capitol. 7/20/37

Vice President Garner takes over the reins. Washington D.C. July 20. B...

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Black successor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 20. Vice President Garner administering the oath to Mrs. Bibb Graves, wife of the Governor of Alabama, who was yesterday named U.S. Senator from Alabama to succeed Hugo L. Black, newly appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. In the photograph, left to right: Vice President Garner, Governor Bibb Graves, Mrs. Graves, and Senator John H. Bankhead, 2nd Senior Senator from Alabama, 82037

Black successor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 20. Vice President ...

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Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, is assuming his duties in Washington at the special request of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson, 4/15/1937

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. V...

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At special Judiciary Committee meeting. Washington D.C., July 22. The S.R.O. sign was hung out as the extraordinary meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee got under way today, following the meeting which was attended by Vice President Garner. It was announced that Senator M.M. Logan, of Kentucky, would today move to recommit the pending Judiciary Bill. In the photograph, left to right: (sitting) Senator M.M. Logan, Kentucky; Vice President Garner; and Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley. Standing, left to right: Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, 72237

At special Judiciary Committee meeting. Washington D.C., July 22. The ...

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"Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner (left) and Speaker William Bankhead went into a huddle today [...] the various phases of the President's proposed Supreme Court plan, as who isn't discussing the same thing these days, 3/19/1937

"Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner ...

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Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National Army Day. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William Bankhead signing a resolution today to make April 6 every year Army Day and thereby make it a national holiday. Seated can be seen Speaker Bankhead and Vice President Garner while standing, left to right, are: Edward Bettleheim, Adjutant General of the Military Order of the World War; Rep. Lister Hilu, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee; and Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, 3191937

Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National...

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Veteran California Senator celebrates 20th year in upper house. Washington, D.C., April 1. Unusually vigorous and alert despite his 70 years, Senator Hiram Johnson, Republican of California, will celebrate his twentieth year of service in the United States Senate tomorrow. He is shown receiving the congratulations of Vice President Garner in this picture, 4/1/1937

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Subs for Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is at his home in Texas fishing, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem, will preside over the sessions of the United States Senate. Senator Pittman is from Nevada. 6/14/37

Subs for Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice P...

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V.P. back on job. Washington D.C. July 20. Appearing well rested from a vacation at his Texas home, Vice President Garner resumed his duties as presiding officer of the Senate today. With other members of the Senate, the Vice President arrived in Washington last night from Little Rock, Ark., where he attended the funeral of Senator Joseph T. Robinson. 7/20/37

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Subs for Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice President Garner is at his home in Texas fishing, Senator Key Pittman, President Pro Tem, will preside over the sessions of the United States Senate. Senator Pittman is from Nevada. 61437

Subs for Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C. June 14. While Vice P...

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Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National Army Day. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William Bankhead signing a resolution today to make April 6 every year Army Day and thereby make it a national holiday. Seated can be seen Speaker Bankhead and Vice President Garner while standing, left to right, are: Edward Bettleheim, Adjutant General of the Military Order of the World War; Rep. Lister Hilu, Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee; and Senator Morris Sheppard, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, 3/19/1937

Congressional Leaders sign resolution to set aside April 6 as National...

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Black successor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 20. Vice President Garner administering the oath to Mrs. Bibb Graves, wife of the Governor of Alabama, who was yesterday named U.S. Senator from Alabama to succeed Hugo L. Black, newly appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. In the photograph, left to right: Vice President Garner, Governor Bibb Graves, Mrs. Graves, and Senator John H. Bankhead, 2nd Senior Senator from Alabama, 8/20/37

Black successor takes oath. Washington, D.C., Aug. 20. Vice President ...

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Bosses of Senate and House admire portraits by Christy. Washington, D.C., March 10. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead view the oil portraits of themselves by Howard Chandler Christy, (left) noted American artist. The portrait of Speaker Bankhead is completed but the one of Vice President Garner has yet to receive the finishing touches, 3101937

Bosses of Senate and House admire portraits by Christy. Washington, D....

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Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Business was at a standstill today in both houses of congress as republicans and democrats alike attended the opening game of the baseball season in Washington between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pictured here are Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Republican of Calif.; Vice President Garner; Senator Charles McNary, Republican of Oregon; and Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, 4/19/1937

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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Protest seating of Milton. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Labor's Non-Partisan League today filed a protest with the Senate against the seating of John Milton, appointed to the seat vacated by Gov. A. Harry Moore of New Jersey. In the photograph, left to right: Louis Friday, Clerk to Vice President Garner who accepted the protest; Carl Hoederman, Chairman of New Jersey Non-Partisan League; and E.L. Oliver, Vice President of National Labor Non-Partisan League, 12438

Protest seating of Milton. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Labor's Non-Part...

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Rookie Senators engage in first 'Bull' session with Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. This session's crop of rookie Senators were initiated today at an impromptu conference with Vice President John N. Garner. Naturally they were regaled by the wily Texas Legislator with some of his famous stories. Left to right: Senator James M. Mead, New York; Vice President Garner, Senator Sheridan Downey, California; and Senator D. Worth Clark, Idaho, 12/19/38

Rookie Senators engage in first 'Bull' session with Vice President Gar...

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Congressional leaders leaving the White House Tuesday after a conference with President Roosevelt following his return from Hyde Park. Left to right: House Majority leader Sam Rayburn, Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley, Vice President Garner, and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 6138

Congressional leaders leaving the White House Tuesday after a conferen...

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Nevada Senator pinch hits for V.P. Garner in signing last minute bills. Washington, D.C., June 20. When Vice President Garner made his hasty departure from the Capitol shortly before Congress adjourned last week, he delegated Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and President Pro Tem, to sign the last minute bills. The Nevada legislator is pictured at his desk today, 62038

Nevada Senator pinch hits for V.P. Garner in signing last minute bills...

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And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties of Vice President Garner are being seriously interfered with these days, what with judging potatoes last month, oysters yesterday and today, it was cheese from Wisconsin. In this picture, the V.P.'s smeller seems to be in good working order as he takes a whiff of Wisconsin Longhorn cheese with Senator F. Ryan Duffy of Wisconsin, who was responsible for the cheese being sent to the Capitol, beaming proudly, 3/2/38

And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties ...

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Congressional leaders leaving the White House Tuesday after a conference with President Roosevelt following his return from Hyde Park. Left to right: House Majority leader Sam Rayburn, Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley, Vice President Garner, and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 6/1/38

Congressional leaders leaving the White House Tuesday after a conferen...

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Rookie Senators engage in first 'Bull' session with Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. This session's crop of rookie Senators were initiated today at an impromptu conference with Vice President John N. Garner. Naturally they were regaled by the wily Texas Legislator with some of his famous stories. Left to right: Senator James M. Mead, New York; Vice President Garner, Senator Sheridan Downey, California; and Senator D. Worth Clark, Idaho, 121938

Rookie Senators engage in first 'Bull' session with Vice President Gar...

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Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. A conference between Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House Bankhead today set the machinery in motion for the opening of Congress on January 3. Neither would commit himself on the legislative program planned, 12/23/38

Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. A conference between Vi...

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Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., March 9. A new informal picture of Vice President John N. Garner, made in the senate restaurant today, 3938

Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., March 9. A new informal pictu...

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Protest seating of Milton. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Labor's Non-Partisan League today filed a protest with the Senate against the seating of John Milton, appointed to the seat vacated by Gov. A. Harry Moore of New Jersey. In the photograph, left to right: Louis Friday, Clerk to Vice President Garner who accepted the protest; Carl Hoederman, Chairman of New Jersey Non-Partisan League; and E.L. Oliver, Vice President of National Labor Non-Partisan League, 1/24/38

Protest seating of Milton. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. Labor's Non-Part...

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Vice President's wish comes true. Washington, D.C., April 18. Vice President Garner's wish last year that Zeke Donura, White Sox slugging first basemen, would be a member of the Washington team this year, was fulfilled today as the big Italian covered the initial station in the season's opener between the Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. The V.P. is pictured greeting Donura, 4/18/38

Vice President's wish comes true. Washington, D.C., April 18. Vice Pre...

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Congratulations! Washington, D.C., June 16. Vice President Garner congratulating Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan, on his appointment as Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Senator James F. Byrnes, South Carolina, is in center, 6/16/38

Congratulations! Washington, D.C., June 16. Vice President Garner cong...

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Check on "Big Boss". Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead check their timepieces as they await the arrival of President Roosevelt for the Jackson Day dinner tonight at the Mayflower. The president's late arrival kept the hungry diners waiting, 1/8/38

Check on "Big Boss". Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Vice President Garner a...

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Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. A conference between Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House Bankhead today set the machinery in motion for the opening of Congress on January 3. Neither would commit himself on the legislative program planned, 122338

Ready for the gong. Washington, D.C., Dec. 23. A conference between Vi...

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Nevada Senator pinch hits for V.P. Garner in signing last minute bills. Washington, D.C., June 20. When Vice President Garner made his hasty departure from the Capitol shortly before Congress adjourned last week, he delegated Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and President Pro Tem, to sign the last minute bills. The Nevada legislator is pictured at his desk today, 6/20/38

Nevada Senator pinch hits for V.P. Garner in signing last minute bills...

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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) 42038

Robinson portrait unveiled. Washington, D.C., April 20. A portrait of ...

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Vice President enjoys milk from refillable bossy. Frederick, Md. June 4. The "drinks" were on the house and they were milk, as Vice President Garner with other members of Congress enjoyed the annual Alfalfa Club outing today near. Left to right: Joseph E. Himes, who played host to the club; Rep. Bert Snell of New York, House Minority Leader; and Vice President Garner, 6/4/38

Vice President enjoys milk from refillable bossy. Frederick, Md. June ...

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Vice President ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. A sure sign that Congress is ready to convene on January 3. Vice President Garner posing, gavel in hand, on the rostrum in the Senate chamber, 122938

Vice President ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. A sure si...

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Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was California orange-day at the Capitol and Congressional Leaders were presented with crates of the Old Gold and Sunkist brand which the native sons claim are the finest oranges grown in the world. The oranges, presented by the Mutual Orange Distributors Association, signaled the coming great oranges show of California which will open on March 16. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Frank H. Buck of Cal.; Vice President Garner; Rep. Harry R. Shepard of Cal.; and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 3/7/38

Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was...

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And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties of Vice President Garner are being seriously interfered with these days, what with judging potatoes last month, oysters yesterday and today, it was cheese from Wisconsin. In this picture, the V.P.'s smeller seems to be in good working order as he takes a whiff of Wisconsin Longhorn cheese with Senator F. Ryan Duffy of Wisconsin, who was responsible for the cheese being sent to the Capitol, beaming proudly, 3238

And now its cheese. Washington, D.C., March 2. The Legislative duties ...

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Check on "Big Boss". Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead check their timepieces as they await the arrival of President Roosevelt for the Jackson Day dinner tonight at the Mayflower. The president's late arrival kept the hungry diners waiting, 1838

Check on "Big Boss". Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Vice President Garner a...

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Vice President ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. A sure sign that Congress is ready to convene on January 3. Vice President Garner posing, gavel in hand, on the rostrum in the Senate chamber, 12/29/38

Vice President ready for opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. A sure si...

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Senatorial stickup. Washington, D.C., Feb. 17. After inspecting a couple of 45-caliber pistols formerly owned by Jesse James, famed bandit of another generation, Vice President Garner playfully tries his "stickup" technique on Senator Harry Truman of Missouri, present owner of the guns. Senator Truman secured the guns in Southern Missouri from a doctor's wife, whose husband received them in payment of medical services rendered Frank James, another of the James' boys. Jesse James had previously left them to Frank after he was killed by the pinkton men. The bandit garnered nearly $1,000,000 in a series of holdups with the guns, 2/17/38

Senatorial stickup. Washington, D.C., Feb. 17. After inspecting a coup...

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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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Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., March 9. A new informal picture of Vice President John N. Garner, made in the senate restaurant today, 3/9/38

Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., March 9. A new informal pictu...

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Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was California orange-day at the Capitol and Congressional Leaders were presented with crates of the Old Gold and Sunkist brand which the native sons claim are the finest oranges grown in the world. The oranges, presented by the Mutual Orange Distributors Association, signaled the coming great oranges show of California which will open on March 16. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Frank H. Buck of Cal.; Vice President Garner; Rep. Harry R. Shepard of Cal.; and Speaker William B. Bankhead, 3738

Oranges for congressional leaders. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Today was...

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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

Robinson portrait unveiled. Washington, D.C., April 20. A portrait of ...

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Vice President's wish comes true. Washington, D.C., April 18. Vice President Garner's wish last year that Zeke Donura, White Sox slugging first basemen, would be a member of the Washington team this year, was fulfilled today as the big Italian covered the initial station in the season's opener between the Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. The V.P. is pictured greeting Donura, 41838

Vice President's wish comes true. Washington, D.C., April 18. Vice Pre...

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Sure sign of Congressional opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. A sure sign that Congress is soon to open. E.S. Kenyon, Capitol Machinist, speeding up his production of gavels for the use of Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead, who break them by the dozens. David Lynn, right, Capitol Architect, is pictured inspecting Kenyon's art, 122238

Sure sign of Congressional opening. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. A sure ...

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Texas sized letter to Vice President Garner

Texas sized letter to Vice President Garner

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House and Senate leaders agree. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Speaker of the House, William Bankhead, leaned over the shoulder of Vice President Garner at the Jackson Day Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel and gestures flew. This picture is rare because Bankhead is not a gesturing man. Garner is, 1/7/39

House and Senate leaders agree. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Speaker of t...

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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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Here's a hot one. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. While awaiting the arrival of 'The Chief', Postmaster General James A. Farley came over to Vice President Garner's table and let him in one the newest one, 1/7/39

Here's a hot one. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. While awaiting the arrival...

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Vice President gets report of rivers and harbors congress. Washington, D.C., April 5. A Committee of Senators and Congressmen today presented to Vice President Garner the resolutions and projects adopted by the Annual Meeting of the Rivers and Harbors Congress. Vice President Garner has gone on record as approving the work of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, which adopted 51 projects involving expenditures of $6,689,946, which the Federal Congress will be asked in the petitions to make immediately available. In the photo, left to right - Vice President Garner - Senator John E. Miller of Arkansas - and Rep. Dewey Short of Missouri, newly elected President of the Rivers and Harbors Congress. 4-5-39

Vice President gets report of rivers and harbors congress. Washington,...

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Survivor of New London disaster calls upon congressional Texans on Anniversary of death of 294 schoolmates. Washington, D.C., March 18. Miss. Estella Lea, 16, one of the survivors of the New London, Texas, school explosion which claimed the lives of 294 children two years ago today, today called upon Texans in Congress. Rounding up Rep. Beckworth and Pat Connolly, they went to see Vice President Garner. Left to right - Rep. Lindley Beckworth, Estella Lea, V.P. Garner, and Senator Pat Connolly, 3-18- 39

Survivor of New London disaster calls upon congressional Texans on Ann...

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No rift here. Washington, D.C., July 6. It was Jack and Kim today as Vice President Garner and PMG James A. Farley, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, got together at the Capitol. The pair were as chummy as turtle doves despite the fact that the V.P. is said to be on the outside as far as President Roosevelt's affections are concerned

No rift here. Washington, D.C., July 6. It was Jack and Kim today as V...

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President and Congressional leaders get-together. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. President Roosevelt today revived his Monday morning White House conferences with the 'big four' of Congress and read to them the special message he is writing on national defense to be sent to Congress probably tomorrow. Leaving the White House are, left to right. Vice President Garner, Senate majority Leader Barkley, speaker Bankhead and House Majority Leader Rayburn, 1/9/39

President and Congressional leaders get-together. Washington, D.C., Ja...

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Scene in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Scene in the United States Senate today as Vice President Garner administered the oath to Senator Elmer Thomas, re-elected from Oklahoma in last November's election, 1/4/39

Scene in U.S. Senate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Scene in the United St...

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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

Vice President congratulates Senate press gallery head on 30 years of ...

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Young Democrats invite Vice President Garner to annual convention. Washington, March 16. A delegation of Young Democrats today invited Vice President Garner to attend their annual convention which will be held at Richmond, Virginia, March 17-18. In center of photograph, left to right: Mrs. Gilbert Carter, Democratic National Committee; woman from Fort Worth, Texas; Vice President Garner, and Miss Ocie Heady, National Vice President of the Young Democrats, 3-16-39

Young Democrats invite Vice President Garner to annual convention. Was...

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Jackson Day dinner--when old friends meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillan, a civil service commissioner and friend of Vice President Garner passed by and said hello. She was cordially greeted, 1739

Jackson Day dinner--when old friends meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. M...

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President calls conference of Senate and State Department on neutrality. Washington, D.C., July 18. It was almost midnight tonight when Senators began emerging from the White House after their conference with President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull at which an agreement was reached to allow neutrality legislation to lie dormant until next session, thus, apparently ending a flare-up between congress and the president on the neutrality issue which began when the Senate Foreign Relations Committee refused to take up the question this session. Left to right: Senator Charles L. McNary, Minority leader; Sen. Warren Austin of Vermont; Sen. Key Pittman, Chairman of the Foregin Relations Committee; Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho, and Secretary of State Cordell Hull. Senator Alben Barkley, Majority Leader and Vice President Garner remained inside to talk further with the president

President calls conference of Senate and State Department on neutralit...

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"No more war" to Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Col. Edwin M. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate received over 66,780 letters pleading against war. Pictured here are Col. Edwin M. Halsey, left, and Vice President Garner, right. Col. Halsey handed the whole situation over to the Vice President

"No more war" to Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Oct. 31. Col...

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Washington, D.C., July 20. A new informal picture of Vice President Garner as he stepped from his car to the White House, 7/20/39

Washington, D.C., July 20. A new informal picture of Vice President Ga...

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Jackson Day dinner--when old friends meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillan, a civil service commissioner and friend of Vice President Garner passed by and said hello. She was cordially greeted, 1/7/39

Jackson Day dinner--when old friends meet. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. M...

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Beauties present Vice President Garner with baskets of fruit to inaugurate Citrus Week. Washington, D.C., Jan. 23. National Citrus Week got off to a good start today when beauties from the citrus-growing sates presented Vice President Garner with baskets of the luscious fruit. Left to right: Martha Talley of Texas; Vice President Garner; Mrs. Claude Pepper, wife of the Senator from Florida; and Jill Illingworth of California, 12339

Beauties present Vice President Garner with baskets of fruit to inaugu...

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President takes dig at Vice President. Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Dr. George Calvert, official physician for members of congress, holds a picture with two treasured autographs. Vice President Garner wrote "To Doc. Calvert--for making me try to behave." President Roosevelt added "To Doc. Calvert--keep on trying," 01/26/39

President takes dig at Vice President. Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Dr. ...

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Beauties present Vice President Garner with baskets of fruit to inaugurate Citrus Week. Washington, D.C., Jan. 23. National Citrus Week got off to a good start today when beauties from the citrus-growing sates presented Vice President Garner with baskets of the luscious fruit. Left to right: Martha Talley of Texas; Vice President Garner; Mrs. Claude Pepper, wife of the Senator from Florida; and Jill Illingworth of California, 1/23/39

Beauties present Vice President Garner with baskets of fruit to inaugu...

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