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And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Representing the Rosebud Tribe of the Sioux Indians of South Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk and Chief Steven Brave Bird were in Washington today to describe conditions at Rosebud So. Dakota, before the Senate Committee. Enroute, they dropped in on Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota. Left to right shows: Senator Chan Gurney, So. Dakota, Chief Joe Thin Elk, Rep. Francis H. Case, So. Dakota, and Chief Steven Brave Bird

And a Tommyhawk to you, Mr. Gurney.' Washington, D.C., May 13. Represe...

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Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Colonel Jules P. Andre[?], Senior officer and commander of the Haitian Garde, arrived in Washington today, to confer with government officials, this colonel Andres initial visit to the United States

Chief of the Haitian Army in Washington. Washington, D.C., Sept. 1. Co...

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Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Carolina Senators Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith, seated, and Joseph F. Byrnes, standing, gave a royal welcome to the bevy of beauties visiting Washington today after presiding at the Azalea Festival in Charlestown, South Carolina. The girls are, left to right. Miss Grace Vickers, who was 'Miss Washington' at the festival; Miss Caroline Palm of Greenville, S.C., 'Queen of the Festival;' Miss Margaret Welch of Charleston, S.C., hostess at the festival

Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Ca...

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Canadian Prime Minister arrives for signing of Canadian-American treaty. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Secretary of State Cordell Hull greeted MacKenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, upon his arrival in Washington today for the signing of the U.S.-Canada Trade Treaty. In the photograph, left to right - Col. E.M. Watson, White House military aide - Presidential Secretary Ary Marvin McIntyre - Minister MacKenzie King, and Secretary Hull

Canadian Prime Minister arrives for signing of Canadian-American treat...

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Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor of Michigan. Washington D.C. In an effort to settle the strike of automobile workers in Detroit, Governor Frank Murphy came to Washington today to confer with Secretary of Labor Perkins and Labor Officials. This picture, made at the Labor Department after a six hour meeting, shows left to right: John L. Lewis, Head of the CIO; Secretary Perkins; Governor Frank Murphy; and James F. Dewey, Conciliator of the Labor Department

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President and Mrs. Coolidge enrolled in American Red Cross by Judge John Barton Payne. The twelfth annual roll call of the American Red Cross was officially opened in Washington today when President and Mrs. Coolidge were enrolled for their annual memberships by Judge John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross

President and Mrs. Coolidge enrolled in American Red Cross by Judge Jo...

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Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Cox photographed on the latter's arrival in Washington today

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Cox photographed on the latter's ar...

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In spotlight at American Red Cross convention. Washington, D.C., April 24. This year's annual convention of the American Red Cross which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the organization, convened in Washington today. Here we see Norman Davis, left, Chairman of the Red Cross, and R. Walton Moore, Counselor of the State Department, just before the initial session got underway

In spotlight at American Red Cross convention. Washington, D.C., April...

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Chiefs from 24 countries in Europe, Asia and North America arrived in Washington today, May 23rd for ...sit. The police chiefs, who are led by Commissioner ...ork police, George McDonald, are shown placing a wreath ... Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at ...

Chiefs from 24 countries in Europe, Asia and North America arrived in ...

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Chiefs from 24 countries in Europe, Asia and North America arrived in Washington today, May 23rd for [...]sit. The police chiefs, who are led by Commissioner [...]ork police, George McDonald, are shown placing a wreath [...] Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at [...]

Chiefs from 24 countries in Europe, Asia and North America arrived in ...

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Walk 800 miles to attend Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C. June 16. Two Venezuelan Boy Scouts, Rafael Petit, left and Juan Carmona, right, examining their boots after tramping 25 miles a day for two years in order to attend the Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington the left Caraca, Januray 11, 1935 arriving in Washington today.

Walk 800 miles to attend Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C. June 16....

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A national conference of business men to inquire into the costs and methods of distributing merchandise of all kinds was opened in Washington today, January 14th, at the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Prominent men from all over the country attended the first session which was addressed by the Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover, who outlined from the national viewpoint the problems in distributing. In the group, left to right, T.F. Whitmarsh of New York; General J.J. Carty, Vice-President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company; C.L. Alsberg, Leland Stanford University of California and Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce

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General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recently neutral Chairman of the ... Commission, arrived in Washington today, February 11th, and immediately went into conference with the Secretary of State, Frank B. Kellogg. The General who appeared to be in very poor health, plans to enter Walter Reed Military Hospital while in Washington

General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recentl...

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General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recently neutral Chairman of the [...] Commission, arrived in Washington today, February 11th, and immediately went into conference with the Secretary of State, Frank B. Kellogg. The General who appeared to be in very poor health, plans to enter Walter Reed Military Hospital while in Washington

General Pershing returns home. General John J. Pershing, until recentl...

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Mail brought to Washington by Former ...ddies in Air Mail Service. ...huge batch of mail for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh ...rt and Harry G. Smith, night flyers in Uncle Sam's ...ce, arrived in Washington today. Both of these ...ddies" of Col. Lindbergh. In the photograph, left ... liam Mooney, Washington Postmaster; Shirley J. Shor ...mith

Mail brought to Washington by Former ...ddies in Air Mail Service. ......

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First Lady of the land tries Army chow. While inspecting the United States Army Medical exhibit in Washington today, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, sampled a piece of meat prepared by one of the soldier cooks. The exhibit was staged for the delegates to the annual convention of the American Medical Association being held in the National Capital. On the left in the photograph is Capt. G.R. Sandrock and Maj. J.P. Fletcher, in charge of the exhibit

First Lady of the land tries Army chow. While inspecting the United St...

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[...] with Chief of Staff. Corps Area Commanders and Division Commanders of the United States Army met with the Chief of Staff Maj. General Charles P. Summerall, at the War Department in Washington today to discuss subjects of current interest to the military establishment. In the group, left to right: (front row) Maj. General Douglas MacArthur, 3rd Corps Area Commander; Maj. General William Lassiter, Commanding 6th Corps Area; Maj. General James H. McRae, Commanding second Corps Area; Maj. General Charles P. Summerall, Chief of Staff; Maj. General John L. Hines, Commanding 9th Corps Area; Maj. General Ernest Hinds, Commanding 8th Corps Area; Maj. General Fox L. Connor, Commanding 1st Corps Area; Maj. General Hanson E. Ely, Commandant of the War College, back row, left to right: Maj. General Harry A Smith, assistant Chief of Staff; Maj. General Dennis E. Nolan, Commanding 5th Corps Area; Brig. General Edwin B[...] 1st Cavalry Division; [...]

[...] with Chief of Staff. Corps Area Commanders and Division Commande...

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Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada arrive in Washington for visit, 12627. The Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada snapped at the Union Station in Washington today when arrived for a visit until Friday. ... all guests of President and Mrs. Coolidge at dinner ... White House tonight

Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada arrive in Washin...

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Secretary of Navy is presented with "Buddy Poppy" anchor by Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Secretary of the Navy, Curtis D. Wilbur, was presented with a floral Poppy Anchor at the Navy Department in Washington today by Theodore Stitt, Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Secretary of the Navy is presented with this Anchor each year by the Veterans as a tribute to the services of the veterans of the Navy who lost their lives during our Nation's wars. On Memorial Day the anchor will be cast on the waters of the Potomac River with impressive ceremonies

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Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, (left) President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Rhett Goode, Chairman of the Program Committee, snapped at the headquarters in Washington today where they are getting things in shape for the annual convention which will open on May, 18

Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J...

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"Lady Edison" with latest invention: an air baby doll that can be bathed. Miss Beulah Louise Henry, of North Carolina and a direct descendent of Patrick Henry, is often called the "Lady Edison" because of her many inventions. She arrived at the Patent Office in Washington today to consult with Uncle Sam about one of her more than 40 inventions. Miss Henry is shown with her latest invention, an air baby doll which can be bathed and looks more like a real baby than any of its kind

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Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada arrive in Washington for visit, 12/6/27. The Governor General and Viscountess Willingdon of Canada snapped at the Union Station in Washington today when arrived for a visit until Friday. [...] all guests of President and Mrs. Coolidge at dinner [...] White House tonight

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High prelates of Catholic Church celebrate Annual Thanksgiving Pan American Massachusetts in Washington. Attended by diplomats from a score or more of nations and high-ranking government officials, the annual Pan American mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington today by high dignitaries of the Catholic Church. This picture of the colorful procession preceding the mass shows Most Reverend Tietro Pumasoni-Biondi, (on left wearing mitre) apostolic delegate to the United States, and Archbishop Michael J. Curley, head of the Baltimore diocese, on extreme right

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Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela is honored luncheon guest at Pan American Union. A luncheon in honor of the Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela, Honorable Carlos Jiminez, was given by Dr. Leo S. ?, Director of the Pan American Union in Washington today. In the front row, left to right: R. A. Young, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board; Attorney General John G. Sargent ; Venezuelan minister Carlos F. Grisanti; Minister of War and Navy of Venezuela Carlos Jiminez; secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur and Undersecretary of state Robert E. Olds

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Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer, (center) German track star, holder of three world records and conquerer of both Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, arrived in Washington today where he will be a guest of Georgetown University for a brief stay. He is shown in this photograph with Dr. Otto Kiep, (right) counselor of the German Embassy and Reverend John L. Gipprich (left) of Georgetown University

Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer,...

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High prelates of Catholic Church celebrate Annual Thanksgiving Pan American Massachusetts in Washington. Attended by diplomats from a score or more of nations and high-ranking government officials, the annual Pan American mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington today by high dignitaries of the Catholic Church. This picture of the colorful procession preceding the mass shows Most Reverend Tietro Pumasoni-Biondi, (on left wearing mitre) apostolic delegate to the United States, and Archbishop Michael J. Curley, head of the Baltimore diocese, on extreme right

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Santa Claus receives aeroplane pilot's license from Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Although there may not be sufficient snow for his reindeer sleigh, Santa Claus will still be able to deliver his load of presents on time this Christmas by using the air route. The old saint called at the Commerce Department in Washington today where he is shown receiving an aeroplane pilot's license from Assistant Secretary of Commerce. for Aeronautics William P. MacCracken, while Clarence M. Young (right) Director of Aeronautics, Department of Commerce, looks on. Airway maps and the assurance that the lights would be burning on the airways Christmas Eve were also given to Santa

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Mail brought to Washington by Former [...]ddies in Air Mail Service. [...]huge batch of mail for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh [...]rt and Harry G. Smith, night flyers in Uncle Sam's [...]ce, arrived in Washington today. Both of these [...]ddies" of Col. Lindbergh. In the photograph, left [...] liam Mooney, Washington Postmaster; Shirley J. Shor [...]mith

Mail brought to Washington by Former [...]ddies in Air Mail Service. [...

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Governor General of Canada is welcomed to Washington by Secretary of State Kellogg. Attended by all the pomp and ceremony a republic can bestow, Governor General Willingdon of Canada was welcomed on his arrival in Washington today by the Secretary of State Kellogg, (right). The Governor General was accompanied by his wife Viscountess Willingdon of Canada was welcomed on his arrival in Washington today by the Secretary of State Kellogg, (right). The Governor General was accompanied by his wife Viscountess Willingdon and they will extensively be entertained in the National Capital until Friday

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Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Escobar (right) Boy Scouts from Mexico on an international hike arrived in Washington today. They are hiking from Mexico City to New York having left the Mexican capital December 31

Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Esco...

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Mexican Boy Scouts in Washington. Gregoria Garcia (left) and Jose Escobar (right) Boy Scouts from Mexico on an international hike arrived in Washington today. They are hiking from Mexico City to New York having left the Mexican capital December 31

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[...]volution of Women of Peru shown with living models at Woman's Universal Alliance Conference. Living models portrayed the Peruvian women of today and [yeste]rday with the lecture given by Mrs. Frank Barrows Freyer, [Washin]gtonian who spent many years in the Latin American republic; second conference on world welfare work of The Woman's [...]ersal Alliance. In Washington today. Mrs Frewyer was appointed Dr. Herman Valderde, Ambassador of Peru, to elucidate on the [...]ory of the women of Peru. In the photograph, left to right: F.B. Freyer, representing a woman of Peru in Spanish costume; [...]acia Freyer, a Peruvian woman of the 17th century; Betty Bratton, [...]senting the 18th century; Mrs. Leslie Bratton, noblewoman of [...] vice-regal period and Fidelia Gallardo, Peruvian peasant

[...]volution of Women of Peru shown with living models at Woman's Uni...

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First Lady of the land tries Army chow. While inspecting the United States Army Medical exhibit in Washington today, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, sampled a piece of meat prepared by one of the soldier cooks. The exhibit was staged for the delegates to the annual convention of the American Medical Association being held in the National Capital. On the left in the photograph is Capt. G.R. Sandrock and Maj. J.P. Fletcher, in charge of the exhibit

First Lady of the land tries Army chow. While inspecting the United St...

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Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, (left) President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Rhett Goode, Chairman of the Program Committee, snapped at the headquarters in Washington today where they are getting things in shape for the annual convention which will open on May, 18

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President Coolidge is invited to fly over Washington. Russ Halley, banker and aviator of Rapid City, North Dakota, where President Coolidge spent last summer's vacation, arrived in Washington today in his 15-passenger plane. He immediately went to the White House to invite the President for a flight over the National Capital which offer was refused with thanks by the Chief executive. Senator Peter Norbeck of North Dakota is on the left

President Coolidge is invited to fly over Washington. Russ Halley, ban...

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Col. Lindbergh attends opening of International Civil Aeronautics Conference. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was among the prominent airmen to attend the opening session of the International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington today. America's air ace is shown in this photograph with (left to right) Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation F. Trubee Davison; Col. Lindbergh; Harry Guggenheim of the Guggenheim Foundation; and Edward T. Warner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aviation

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Coast Guard women honor World War heroes of U.S. Coast Guard. The members of the United States Coast Guard who gave their lives duing the World War were singally honored in Washington today by the League of Coast Guard Women when they journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery to place a wreath on the Coast Guard Memorial. Mrs I.W. Buckalow, of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, is shown placing the wreath Delegates from the various units of the League of Coast Guard Women in all parts of the country are also shown in the photograph

Coast Guard women honor World War heroes of U.S. Coast Guard. The memb...

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he appeared before the Senate Oil Investigating Committee in Washington today to lend what aid he could in exploring the mysteries of the Continental Trading Company's $3,000,000 "slush" fund

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Signing of new French treaty marks sesquincentennial of amity between France and U.S. A bond of peace and friendship between France and the United States which had its beginning just 150 years ago on February 6, 1778, was sealed anew at the State Department in Washington today, when signatures were reached to the new peace pact, which virtually renounces [...] as instrumentality ever to be called into play between the two republics. The treaty not only asserts that war between the two nations is unthinkable, but it [...] up new and strong machinery for the adjustment by [...] of conciliation of disputes between them [...]

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President Coolidge is invited to fly over Washington. Russ Halley, banker and aviator of Rapid City, North Dakota, where President Coolidge spent last summer's vacation, arrived in Washington today in his 15-passenger plane. He immediately went to the White House to invite the President for a flight over the National Capital which offer was refused with thanks by the Chief executive. Senator Peter Norbeck of North Dakota is on the left

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Head of United Mine Workers is first witness before Senate Coal Committee. John L. Lewis, (right) head of the United Mine Workers of America, was the first witness to testify before the Senate committee investigating the coal situation in Washington today. On the left is Senator James Watson of Indiana, chairman of the committee

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Wife of Secretary of Agriculture officially opens Washington Amaryllis Show. With the ladies of the diplomatic corps as the first to view the many beautiful blooms on display Mrs. William M. Jardine, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, officially opened the fifteenth annual amaryllis show of the Department of Agriculture in Washington today. In this photograph Mrs. Jardine (left) is shown with Baroness von Prittwitz, wife of the German Ambassador

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Leaders of the American Legion meet in Washington to talk national defense. The National Defense Committee of the American Legion met in Washington today to consider the national defense measures now before congress. In the photograph, left to right: (front row) Col. William G. Mitchell of Virginia; Col. Charles B. Robbins, Assistant Secretary of War; Brig. General Roy Hoffman of Oklahoma; chairman; and Brig. General Albert L. Cox of North Carolina.. Back Row, left to right: David L. Shillinglow of Chicago; Dr. C.V. Spour of Benton Harbor, Mich.; and John Thomas Taylor, Vice Chairman of the Legion's National Legislative Committee

Leaders of the American Legion meet in Washington to talk national def...

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Vice President Dawes presents silver trophy to British Army Officer for establishing new racing automobile record. Capt Malcom Campbell who established a new world's automobile racing record when he drove his Napier Bluebird Special at the rate of 205.9 miles today in Florida recently, received the Daytona Beach silver trophy for his daring feat from Vice President Charles G. Dawes at the Capitol in Washington today. In the photograph, left to right: United States Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida; Capt. Campbell holding the cup; Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador; Vice President Dawes; and Eugene Pullian, publisher of Daytona Beach Journal

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Inventor of America's first flying machine attends International Civil Aeronautics Conference. Orville Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers who made the first flight in America 25 years ago, was given a hearty greeting by the delegates from all over the world when he arrived to attend the first session of the International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington today. In this picture Mr. Wright (right) is shaking hands with William F. Whiting, Secretary of Commerce

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., (left) as he left the Capitol in Washington today with Senator Nye of North Dakota, after testifying before the Senate Public Lands Committee investigating the Teapot Dome lease. Senator Nye is a member of the Senate Committee

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Orville Wright congratulates Marine Corps flyer on winning Curtiss Marines Trophy. Orville Wright (left), pioneer airman, congratulating Maj. C.A. Lutz, United States Marine Corps flyer, who won the Curtiss Marine Trophy in Washington today. Maj. Lutz averaged 157 miles an hour

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., (left) as he left the Capitol in Washington today with Senator Nye of North Dakota, after testifying before the Senate Public Lands Committee investigating the Teapot Dome lease. Senator Nye is a member of the Senate Committee

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he appeared before the Senate Oil Investigating Committee in Washington today to lend what aid he could in exploring the mysteries of the Continental Trading Company's $3,000,000 "slush" fund

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Cameramen charge John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he leaves U.S. Capitol. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., facing a battery of cameramen at the Capitol in Washington today after testifying before the Senate Public Lands Committee investigating the Teapot Dome leases

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Guest of Nat'l Fed. Post Office Clerks, Ludwig Maier, of Vienna, Austria (second from left) photographed in Washington today where he is the guest of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. Mr. Maier is Secretary of the International Postal Telegraph and Telephone Association. He will remain a month in the United States investigating the postal service in the larger cities. In the group, left to right: Thomas F. Flaherty, Secretary-Treasurer National Federation of Post Office Clerks, Mr. Maier, Leo E. George, President of the National Federation and William Otto, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

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Daughter of Chief of U.S. Army Air Service christens flagship for start of longest air tour ever attempted in history of aviation. Miss Mary Fechet, daughter of Maj. General Fechet, Chief of U.S. Army Air Service, christening the flagship of the eight Aristocrat cabin monoplanes previous to their take-off from Bolling Field, Washington today on 50,000 mile air tour of the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. The tour is being made to demonstrate the practicability of airplane for daily commercial use

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California claims of being cornucopia demonstrated on Capitol steps. Washington, D.C., May 29. San Diego, Calif., sent a delegation from its Chamber of Commerce to Washington today to plump for a national highway, 'The Broadway of America' from San Diego to New York and to remind folks in the east about the Golden Gate Exposition, but the girls who dressed themselves to represent different California fruits stole the show as they mingled with the crowd to distribute samples of the products from California. Senator Sheridan Downey of California, joined the girls to help distribute the fruit. Left to right, front: Margaret Downey, daughter of the Senator, representing apricots; Mrs. I.D. Kirkland, wine; Patricia Grady, fig; back row: Mrs. Francis Kerr, daughter of Rep. John H. Tolan of Calif., representing orange; Happy Isaac, daughter of Rep. Ed V. Isaac, representing the date; Sen. Downey, Jane Downey, daughter of the Senator, representing the grape

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New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recently appointed a member of the Federal Radio Commission, photographed at his desk in Washington today. Mr. Starbuck comes from New York

New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recentl...

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American delgates to Naval arms parley meet in Washington at State Department. The American delegates to the Naval arms parley to be held in London in January met at the State Department in Washington today. In the phottograph, left to right: Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams; United States Senator David A. Reed from Pennsylvania; Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson; United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson from Arkansas; and Dwight Morrow, American Ambassador to Mexico

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President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Washington today from their holiday on Sapelo Island, Ga. In the group, left to right, Mrs. Kellogg, wife of the Secretary of State, Mrs. Coolidge, President Coolidge, Secretary Kellogg

President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Wash...

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Two thousand newly discovered family papers of George Washington brought to Capital. A newly discovered trunk close to two centuries old, that had belonged to George Washington's only sister, Betty, containing upward of 2,000 original papers of George Washington's family and contemporaries were brought to Washington today from Fredericksburg, Virginia, by Henry Woodhouse, President of the Aerial League of America. Inspecting the papers in the photograph are, left to right: William Tyler Page, Clerk of the House of Representatives and Executive Secretary of the United States Commission for the Celebration of the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth; William Selden Washington, descendant of George Washington's brother; and Henry Woodhouse

Two thousand newly discovered family papers of George Washington broug...

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Former Secretary of Interior found guilty of bribery. Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of Interior, leaving the District and Supreme Court in Washington today surrounded by members of his family, after he was found guilty by a jury of accepting a bribe of $100,000 from E.L. Dohency. The jury was out nearly 24 hours

Former Secretary of Interior found guilty of bribery. Albert B. Fall, ...

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New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recently appointed a member of the Federal Radio Commission, photographed at his desk in Washington today. Mr. Starbuck comes from New York

New member of Federal Radio Commission. William D.L. Starbuck, recentl...

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The new and the old. Connie Mac, veteran manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, greets Walter Johnson before the start of the first game in Washington today

The new and the old. Connie Mac, veteran manager of the Philadelphia A...

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Secretary of Agriculture is surprised with gifts from members of personal staff when he was Governor of Missouri. Led by members of his personal staff when he was Governor of Missouri and fellow Missourians, Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M.Hyde, was given a surprise party at his office in Washington today. They presented him with a complete traveling outfit and in short speeches each one paid a glowing tribute for Missouri's friendship for him. In the center of photograph, left to right: Dwight F. Davis, former Secretary of War; Secretary Hyde; and Col. M.F. Natter of Kansas City and member of Secretary Hyde's staff when he was Governor

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Uncle and nephew both members of Congress. Uncle and nephew combination in Congress, Rep. Charles A. Eaton of New Jersey, (right) and his nephew Rep. William R. Eaton of Colorado, are both members of the special session of Congress which opened in Washington today. They are Republicans

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Twelve Navy pilots make parachute jump from [...] plane. Scene at the Naval Air Station in Washington today as twelve Naval officers and enlisted men jumped simultaneously from a Navy plane, as a part of nationwide celebration of Navy Day. This picture was snapped shortly after the men jumped from the plane

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President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Washington today from their holiday on Sapelo Island, Ga. In the group, left to right, Mrs. Kellogg, wife of the Secretary of State, Mrs. Coolidge, President Coolidge, Secretary Kellogg

President and Mrs. Coolidge as they arrived at the Union Station, Wash...

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Secretary of Agriculture, William M. Jardine, (center) and representatives of Washington charitable organization, with the carload of grapefruit which was sent to Washington today by the Florida Citrus Groves Clearing House Association for distribution to hospitals, prisons, and the poor

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President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital. President Hoover tossing out the first ball to officially open the baseball season in Washington today. The Washington Senators played in the Philadelelphia Athletics in the season's opener. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; President Hoover; Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon (sitting) Secretary of War James W. Good; Walter Johnson; and Clark Griffith

President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital....

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President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital. President Hoover tossing out the first ball to officially open the baseball season in Washington today. The Washington Senators played in the Philadelelphia Athletics in the season's opener. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; President Hoover; Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon (sitting) Secretary of War James W. Good; Walter Johnson; and Clark Griffith

President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital....

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Secretary of Agriculture, William M. Jardine, (center) and representatives of Washington charitable organization, with the carload of grapefruit which was sent to Washington today by the Florida Citrus Groves Clearing House Association for distribution to hospitals, prisons, and the poor

Secretary of Agriculture, William M. Jardine, (center) and representat...

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President Hoover attends church on Easter Sunday. President Hoover leaving Friend's Meeting House in Washington today after attending Easter Sunday church services. Mrs. Hoover was unable to attend because of illness

President Hoover attends church on Easter Sunday. President Hoover lea...

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Ohio Legionnaires honor unknown soldier. According to annual custom, the Ohio Department of the American Legion sent its vice commander Louis Laeger to Washington today to place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On the left in the photograph is Dr. B.C. O'Neil, Commander of the District of Columbia Department of the American Legion

Ohio Legionnaires honor unknown soldier. According to annual custom, t...

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President Hoover attends church on Easter Sunday. President Hoover leaving Friend's Meeting House in Washington today after attending Easter Sunday church services. Mrs. Hoover was unable to attend because of illness

President Hoover attends church on Easter Sunday. President Hoover lea...

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Famous transatlantic flyer demonstrates new type plane to Navy Officials. Clarence Chamberlain, famous Transatlantic flyer, and Ruth Nichols (in cabin) noted aviator, arrived in Washington today with the new Chamberlain cabin menoplane. In this photograph they are pointing out the many features of this new plane to Commander A.H. Douglas, Commandant of the Naval Air Station and Commander J.H. Towers, Assistant Chief of the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics (right). Unusual visibility and special aerlons which Chamberlain says practically makes it impossible for this ship to stall or go into a tailspin, are the new features

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Aviation leaders plan uniform laws. Leaders in the field of aviation from all over the country met in Washington today for the National Conference on Uniform Aeronautic Regulatory Laws. Maj. Clarence M. Young, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aviation, acted as chairman of the sessions. In the photograph, left to right, seated: Capt. Frank M. Hawks, noted speed flyer and glider pilot; Maj. Young; Alfred J. Williams, former Navy speed ace, and Charles S. ("Casey") Jones, famous pilot and vice-president of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Standing: W.S.Mayo, chief aeronautical engineer of the Ford Company, and State Senator J. Griswold Webb, chairman of the New York State Aviation Commission. 12/16/30

Aviation leaders plan uniform laws. Leaders in the field of aviation f...

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Illinois daughters attending D.A.R. Convention. After a luncheon at the Willard Hotel in Washington today, this group of Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution attending the forty-first continental congress, posed for this photograph. In the front row, left to right: Mrs. Arnold Fernsted; Mrs. David J. Peffers, Illinois State Regent; Mrs. Frederick C. Barnett, Regent, Peoria Chapter; Mrs. Henry M. Pindell; Mrs. John H. Roth; Mrs. Electa B. Spangler; Mrs. John G. Oglesby. Back row, left to right: Miss Mary Knapp; Mrs. Frederick Albertson; Mrs. John Neilson; Mrs. H.C. Blanchard; Mrs. Charles L. Wilson; Mrs. William E. Hull, wife of Congressman Hull; and Mrs. Nathan B. Hendee, 4/19/32

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A.E.F. Commander is sculptured. General John J. Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during the World War, posing for the famous Russian sculptor, Moses Dykaar, at his studio in Washington today. 41932

A.E.F. Commander is sculptured. General John J. Pershing, Commander of...

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Mrs. Herbert Hoover and cabinet ladies at amaryllis show. The First Lady of the land and ladies of the cabinet viewed the beautiful blooms at the Department of Agriculture amaryllis show in Washington today. In the photograph, left to right; Mrs. Ogden L. Mills, wife of the Secretary of the Treasury; Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; Mrs. Charles Francis Adams, wife of Secretary of Navy; Mrs. Walter F. Brown, wife of Postmaster General; and Mrs. William D. Mitchell, wife of Attorney General. 3/23/32

Mrs. Herbert Hoover and cabinet ladies at amaryllis show. The First La...

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Veterans appeal to Congress for bonus. Scene on the Capitol steps in Washington today when a thousand veterans presented a truck load of petitions to Congress for immediate payment of the bonus. On the extreme right is Paul Wolman, past Grand Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is presenting the petitions to Rep. Rainey, of Illinois. Others on the picture are Rep. Snell; Rep. Patman; and Senator Brookhart, 4/8/32

Veterans appeal to Congress for bonus. Scene on the Capitol steps in W...

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Human cross at Walter Reed Hospital Easter Services. A feature of the Easter sunrise services at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington today was this human cross formed by the nurses and enlisted men. 3/27/32

Human cross at Walter Reed Hospital Easter Services. A feature of the ...

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Human cross at Walter Reed Hospital Easter Services. A feature of the Easter sunrise services at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington today was this human cross formed by the nurses and enlisted men. 32732

Human cross at Walter Reed Hospital Easter Services. A feature of the ...

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U.S. opens war on social diseases. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. The first nation-wide effort to combat venereal diseases was launched in Washington today when 300 delegates from 32 states attended the opening session of a three-day conference call by the United States Public Health Service. In the photograph, left to right: Edward S. Godfrey, Jr., State Commissioner of Health of New York state; Dr. Thomas Parran, U.S. Surgeon General; Miss Josephine Roche, Acting Secretary of the Treasury; John H. Stokes; University of Pennsylvania Medical School; and Dr. J.E. Moore, of John Hopkins Hospital

U.S. opens war on social diseases. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. The firs...

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A.E.F. Commander is sculptured. General John J. Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during the World War, posing for the famous Russian sculptor, Moses Dykaar, at his studio in Washington today. 4/19/32

A.E.F. Commander is sculptured. General John J. Pershing, Commander of...

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Prominent society women to lead women's wet organization for next year. The social register is well represented in the slats of officers for the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform which concluded their meeting in Washington today. In the photograph, left to right: Mrs. William C. Potter, New York, National Treasurer; Mrs. Archibald B. Roosevelt, New York, National Secretary; Mrs. Edward S. Moore, New York Member of Executive Committee; Miss Maude Wetmore, Rhode Island, National Vice Chairman, Mrs. Charles H. Sabin, New York, National Chairman; Mrs. William B. Mason, Washington, D.C., National Vice Chairman; Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont, Delaware, National Vice Chairman; Mrs. E. Roland Harriman, National Finance Chairman

Prominent society women to lead women's wet organization for next year...

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General Pershing gets first American Legion poppy. The American Legion poppy drive was officially opened in Washington today when General John J. Pershing received a buddy poppy from Mrs. Louise W. Williams, a national president of the American Legion Auxiliary. The poppies are made each year by disabled World War veterans in various hospitals and sold to aide the American Legion in their many charitable enterprises. 3/19/32

General Pershing gets first American Legion poppy. The American Legion...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES WELFARE BODY CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO DAY CONFERENCE OF THE 1933 MOBILIZATION FOR HUMAN NEEDS OPENED IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSED THE GROUP ON THE LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. ON THE PRESIDENT'S RIGHT IN THE PICTURE CAN BE SEEN MRS. ROOSEVELT AND HON. FRANK B. KELLOGG, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE, WHO RESPONDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S ADDRESS IN THE ABSENCE OF NEWTON D. BAKER, WHO WAS ILL

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES WELFARE BODY CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE. ...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES SOCIAL WORKERS AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO-DAY MEETING OF THE 1933 MOBILIZATION FOR HUMAN NEEDS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS FROM ALL THE COUNTRY ATTENDING WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSED THE GROUP ON THE THE GROUP ON THE LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. NEWTON D. BAKER IS CHAIRMAN OF THE GROUP BUT WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND TODAY BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. THE CONFERENCE WAS INAUGURATED IN 1931 TO AID SOCIAL WORK GROUPS IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST THE DEPRESSION

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES SOCIAL WORKERS AT WHITE HOUSE. A TWO-DAY...

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MRS. ROOSEVELT IS GUEST OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN AT BREAKFAST. THE ANNUAL AUTHOR'S BREAKFAST OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN WAS SERVED AT THE WILLARD HOTEL IN WASHINGTON TODAY WITH MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AS HONOR GUEST. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MME. PATRICIA BENNETT DIMITRIU, NATIONAL FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE; MRS. ROOSEVELT; MRS. CLARA KECK HEFFLEBOWER, NATIONAL PRESIDENT; AND BRIG. GEN. FRANCISCO J. AGUILAR, MILITARY ATTACHE OF THE MEXICAN EMBASSY, WHO WAS SPEAKER

MRS. ROOSEVELT IS GUEST OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN AT BREAKFAST. THE ANNUAL...

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French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, the flying Frenchman, who ran away with the honors at the National Air Races, arrived in Washington today with Mme Detroyat ... They are shown being welcomed by Mme ..., right

French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael...

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John L. Lewis listens to Smith, Washington, D.C., August 7. John L. Lewis listening to the Reverend Smith blast the New Deal at the Premiere Club in Washington today. Smith also professed that we would all see the day and thank Lewis for breaking away from the American Federation of Labor

John L. Lewis listens to Smith, Washington, D.C., August 7. John L. Le...

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At Labor Non-Partisan League Convention, Washington, D.C. August 1. As the labor non-partisan league opened its first convention in Washington today, John L. Lewis, President of the mine workers and chairman of the board of the league, held confab after confab with union leaders seeking new ideas for their drive to reelect President Roosevelt Left to right: David Dubinsky; head of the Lady Garment Worker; John L. Lewis; and Luigi Luig Antonini, head of New York Local of Italian Dress Makers

At Labor Non-Partisan League Convention, Washington, D.C. August 1. As...

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PRESIDENT TOSSES OUT FIRST BALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 14. THE LID WAS OFFICIALLY PRIED OFF THE 1936 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TOSSED OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE SENATORS AND THE NEW YORK YANKEES. IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: SECRETARY MARVIN McINTYRE; FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, JR.; MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JOE McCARTHY, YANKEE MANAGER; BUCKEY HARRIS, SENATOR'S LEADER; CLARK GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON BASEBALL CLUB; AND WILLIAM HARRIDGE, PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE

PRESIDENT TOSSES OUT FIRST BALL. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 14. THE LID WA...

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Flying Frenchman. Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, who was the sensation of this year's National Air Races at Los Angeles, arrived in Washington today for a short visit

Flying Frenchman. Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, who was...

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Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'Leary, chairman of a special committee on employment of the United States Chamber of Commerce, reported to the directors of the chamber, now meeting in Washington today, that employment of worker in industry and private business has increased 7,000,000 from the low point of the depression. O'Leary is shown with Harper Sibley, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as he made his report today

Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'...

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French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, the flying Frenchman, who ran away with the honors at the National Air Races, arrived in Washington today with Mme Detroyat [...] They are shown being welcomed by Mme [...], right

French air age welcomed to Capitol, Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEAVES FOR STUMPING TOUR. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEFT WASHINGTON TODAY FOR A NINE-DAY STUMPING TOUR WHICH WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES THROUGH TEN STATES IN A LAST-MINUTE DRIVE FOR REELECTION. NINE OF THE STATES HE WILL VISIT ARE REGARDED IN THE 'DOUBTFUL' COLUMN. IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS, L TO R: SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE WALLACE; SEC. OF COMMERCE ROPER; MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEAVES FOR STUMPING TOUR. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LEFT...

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Flying Frenchman. Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, who was the sensation of this year's National Air Races at Los Angeles, arrived in Washington today for a short visit

Flying Frenchman. Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Michael Detroyat, who was...

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New House member from Connecticut. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. A new Democratic member of the House from Connecticut, Alfred N. Phillips, who arrived in Washington today

New House member from Connecticut. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. A new De...

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John L. Lewis listens to Smith, Washington, D.C., August 7. John L. Lewis listening to the Reverend Smith blast the New Deal at the Premiere Club in Washington today. Smith also professed that we would all see the day and thank Lewis for breaking away from the American Federation of Labor

John L. Lewis listens to Smith, Washington, D.C., August 7. John L. Le...

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Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'Leary, chairman of a special committee on employment of the United States Chamber of Commerce, reported to the directors of the chamber, now meeting in Washington today, that employment of worker in industry and private business has increased 7,000,000 from the low point of the depression. O'Leary is shown with Harper Sibley, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as he made his report today

Employment increased by 7,000,000, Washington, D.C. Oct. 3. John W. O'...

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PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRIED OFF THE LID OF THE 1937 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN HE THREW OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START THE GAME BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON SENATORS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MARVIN H. McINTYRE, SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CLARK C. GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON CLUB; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CONNIE MACK, MANAGER OF PHILADELPHIA; AND BUCKY HARRIS, WASHINGTON LEADER

PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRES...

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR RADIO AMATEURS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PERSONALLY THANKED THE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS OF WASHINGTON TODAY FOR THEIR HELP IN RECEIVING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES FOR HIM ON THE INAUGURATION. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: JAMES L. HOLMES, ELIZABETH ZANDONONI, C.M. GODFREY, EPPA DARNE, LIEUT. J.H. NICHOLSON, R.E. MACOMBER, AND ROY C. CORDERMAN

CONGRATULATIONS FOR RADIO AMATEURS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 20. PRESI...

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