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![[By] Speece; English: [By] Speece, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WA868Y/by-speece-english-by-speece-1924-washington-senators-WA868Y.jpg "[By] Speece; English: [By] Speece, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo")
RM2K5WXR8–1955 and 1956 Washington Nationals baseball cards of outfielder Carlos Paula - On September 6, 1954 Carlos Paula Conill became the first black player
![[Alva 'Rip' Williams, Washington AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D5KDMD/alva-rip-williams-washington-al-baseball-loc-D5KDMD.jpg "[Alva 'Rip' Williams, Washington AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo")
RMD18JCH–Handwritten invitation from Jacqueline Kennedy to Vice Presidential nominee, Lyndon Johnson. She was inviting him to her
RM2JTHX1C–Henry Clay (1777–1852), speaking in the United States Senate Chamber interior, engraving by Robert Whitechurch, 1855
RFR9JX2M–Government Shut Down Man Means United States Political Closure. President And Senators Cause Shutdown Across The Nation
RF2E20E9A–United States Congress. Senate, Capitol, Elections and Legislative Process concept. Chart with keywords and icons on white background
RFR9JX4M–Government Shut Down Gavel Means United States Political Closure. President And Senators Cause Shutdown Across The Nation
![[Muddy] Ruel; [Muddy] Ruel, 1924 [Washington Senators]; Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A1G54F/muddy-ruel-muddy-ruel-1924-washington-senators-2A1G54F.jpg "[Muddy] Ruel; [Muddy] Ruel, 1924 [Washington Senators]; Stock Photo")
![[Wid Conroy, Washington, AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D5NF8T/wid-conroy-washington-al-baseball-loc-D5NF8T.jpg "[Wid Conroy, Washington, AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo")
![[Long Tom Hughes, Washington, AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D5NC0D/long-tom-hughes-washington-al-baseball-loc-D5NC0D.jpg "[Long Tom Hughes, Washington, AL (baseball)] (LOC) Stock Photo")
![[Firpo] Marberry; [Firpo] Marberry, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WB7ATW/firpo-marberry-firpo-marberry-1924-washington-senators-WB7ATW.jpg "[Firpo] Marberry; [Firpo] Marberry, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo")
![[Muddy] Ruel; [Muddy] Ruel, 1924 [Washington Senators]; Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A1HK6P/muddy-ruel-muddy-ruel-1924-washington-senators-2A1HK6P.jpg "[Muddy] Ruel; [Muddy] Ruel, 1924 [Washington Senators]; Stock Photo")
![Johnson & Ruel; Johnson & Ruel, [1924 Washington Senators]; Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP4P04/johnson-ruel-johnson-ruel-1924-washington-senators-WP4P04.jpg "Johnson & Ruel; Johnson & Ruel, [1924 Washington Senators]; Stock Photo")
![[George Mogridge] Mugridge [George Mogridge] Mugridge, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WDH6GH/george-mogridge-mugridge-george-mogridge-mugridge-1924-washington-senators-WDH6GH.jpg "[George Mogridge] Mugridge [George Mogridge] Mugridge, 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo")
![Ogden, Wash., 1924; English: [Curly] Ogden, Wash., 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WANWEC/ogden-wash-1924-english-curly-ogden-wash-1924-washington-senators-WANWEC.jpg "Ogden, Wash., 1924; English: [Curly] Ogden, Wash., 1924 [Washington Senators] Stock Photo")
![Bucky Harris of the Washington Senators; English: [Bucky Harris, Washington AL (baseball)] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WA80J4/bucky-harris-of-the-washington-senators-english-bucky-harris-washington-al-baseball-WA80J4.jpg "Bucky Harris of the Washington Senators; English: [Bucky Harris, Washington AL (baseball)] Stock Photo")
RM2A5670D–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.
RMWA7XXM–Big train in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games from New York, 3-17-39
RM2A67FTR–Who's going to pitch Washington, D.C., April 21. Like old line fans that they are, the nation's no.1 baseball fans look over the program first thing upon taking their seats. Senators Charles L. McNary of Oregon, and Carter Glass of Virginia, look over the line-up with Vice President John Garner before the beginning of today's game between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees
RM2A3AC90–See season's opener. Washington, D.C., April 18. Precedence and politics were off their mind today as the nation's lawmakers, government officials, and diplomats attended today's opening game of the 1938 baseball season between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Here we see, left to right: J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads; Japanese Ambassador Saito, Senator Frederick Hale, of Maine; and William Julian, U.S. Treasurer, 4/18/38
RMWP7FFF–Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coaching at Georgetown University, Joe Judge, whose finesse at first base for the Washington Senators was the sensation of the American League for many years, is teaching the finer points of first basing to Harry Bassin, star of the college nine. Bassin's fielding and heavy hitting aided Georgetown materially in going undefeated last year. He is slated for a big league trial following his graduation this year, 4/6/38
RMWA7XXB–Big Train to roll again. Germantown, MD, Sept. 13. Walter Johnson; Washington Senators' pitching star for two decades, scored another shutout yesterday when he defeated his opponent, James M. Mount, for the Republican nomination as County Commissioner for Montgomery County. The score was; Johnson 1,025 votes, Mount 40, Johnson is pictured as he warmed up that powerful right arm in preparation for the campaign he will wage for election. The former pitcher now runs a dairy farm here, 9/13/38
RMWANM25–Cronin offspring poses for first picture. Washington, D.C., May 13. The bouncing boy born to the Red Sox manager and Mrs. Joe Cronin a week ago posed for his first picture today at Garfield Hospital. The beaming gent on the left is Grandpappy Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, who seems as proud as the mother. Mrs. Cronin is the former Mildred Robertson, adopted daughter of the Griffiths. No name has been given the baby but it is certain Griffith will be included in the one chosen, 5/13/38
RM2A4CE0B–The ball goes out and the game is on. Washington, D.C., April 21. Baseball really isn't ushered in until the ceremony of throwing out the ball is accomplished. Vice President John Garner did the honors today in the absence of President Roosevelt. Left to right. Senators Pat Harrison, Robert Lafollette Jr., Charles L. McNary, Carter Glass, the Vice President, Bucky Harris who manages the Washington Senators, Postmaster General James A. Farley, N.Y. Yankees' Manager Joe McCarthy. Senator Allen J. Ellender is standing behind the Vice President
RM2A4GB1C–Tribute to baseball's founder. Washington, D.C., April 17. Although the scheduled opening game which President Roosevelt was supposed to open today was put off until Friday because of drizzling rain, both teams journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery this morning to lay a wreath at the grave of baseball's founder. Gen. Abner Doubleday, who as a West Point cadet was credited with having laid out the first ball diamond in 1839. Left to right: Clark Griffith, President of the Washington Club, Joe McCarthy, Manager of the N.Y. Yankees and Manager Bucky Harris, Manager of the Washington Senators
RMWTJB24–Montana Senator. Washington D.C. July 16. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, who leading the bloc of Democratic Senators opposing the President's Court Reorganization Bill, 7/16/37
RM2A3AJ9W–Senators in a huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 17. Senator Tom Connally, of Tex. Left; who started the filibuster aimed at the Anti-Lynching Bill confers with Senator George Norris, of Neb. right. 11/17/37
RM2A3TFFY–Texas senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The veteran U.S. Senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard is busily engaged these days preparing for the opening of the special session Congress on November 15. This picture was made at Senator's office today. 11/4/37
RMW878XM–Texas senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. The veteran U.S. Senator from Texas, Morris Sheppard is busily engaged these days preparing for the opening of the special session Congress on November 15. This picture was made at Senator's office today. 11/4/37
RM2A3AG0T–Senate Sergeant at Arms Charles Higgins turns forward the Ohio Clock for the first Daylight Saving Time, while Senators William Calder (NY), William Saulsbury, Jr. (DE), and Joseph T. Robinson (AR) look on, 1918. U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C.
RM2A3AJ64–Senatorial twins. Washington, D.C., March 9. Senators Carl A. Hatch of New Mexico, and James F. Byrnes, (right) of South Carolina, both democrats, bear a striking resemblance to each other, as this profile picture indicates. They are often taken for twins by visitors to the Capitol, 3/9/38
RM2A4FRX4–Tram cars readied for senators. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. The tram cars used by the senators in going thru the subway from their offices to the Capitol have been given a new coat of paint and an engine overhauling in readiness for the special session November 15. 11/9/37
RM2A3P676–Snuff snuff. Washington, D.C. Jan. 2. One of the Capitol pages of the Senate is shown filling the snuff boxes that are in the Senate Chamber which have been there for years and from tradition are always filled at the opening of Congress. These snuff boxes are in the niches around the Senate chamber in places for easy access of all the Senators
RM2A3AJ9R–Senators in jovial mood as they arrive for opening session of new Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley, left, and Senator Alexander Wiley, Republican of Wisconsin, seemed happy that the new session of Congress would convene today as they rode the Senate subway for the Capitol
RM2A2X5A2–Returning Senators greet one another. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Republican Senator William E. Borah, left, seemed happy to see Democratic Senator John H. Bankhead, center, and Millard E. Tydings, as he met them in the Senate subway on their way to today's opening session of the 76th Congress
RMWA7F8M–Attentative experts. Washington, D.C., April 6. All experts on foreign relations, these three Senators - William E. Borah, left, Key Pittman, and Hiram Johnson - listen attentively as Barnard Baruch testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Pittman is present Chairman of the Committee. 4-6- 39
RM2A3AJ60–Senatorial old timers. Washington, D.C., April 17. Three senators whose terms have successfully brought them back to the U.S. Senate are these who were photographed at the Neutrality Hearings of the Foreign Relations Hearing today. Left to right: Senators Key Pittman, Chairman of the Committee, Hiram Johnson of California, and Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan
RMWA3KGX–Black nomination approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 16. Scene in the Senate Judiciary Committee room after the Committee voted 15 to 4 to report favorable the nomination of Senator Black for the Supreme Court, seated is Sen. Henry Ashurst of Ariz, Chairman of the Committee surrounded by senators of the committee
RM2A3AGH5–Senator Borah stays on job. Washington, D.C. Aug. 30. While other senators are resting in their home states or visiting vacation spots, Senator William E. Borah, veteran Idaho legislator, remains in Washington and goes to his office every day. He is shown reading his morning mail. 8/30/27
RM2A566N6–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
RMWP635M–Knits while husband burns. Washington, D.C., Mar. 22. Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler, wife of Senator Wheeler of Montana calmly knits while her husband is burning up at the cross examination of his fellow senators as he took the stand today before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The senator is opposed packing the Supreme Court by legislation, 3/22/1937
RM2A1MR2N–On way to opening of special session. Washington, D.C., Nov. 15. Apparently happy to get back to work these three senators, left to right: Senator Warren R. Austin of Vermont, Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota, and Senator Hattie Caraway, ride the senate subway on their way to the special session. 11/15/37
RM2A1KJNF–Newsmen stalk senators as Senate Judiciary Committee meeting adjourns. Washington D.C., July 22. Newspapermen stalking members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today as they emerged from the extraordinary session of the Committee. In the photograph, left to right, can be seen the profiles of Senators O'Mahoney, Wyoming; Austin of Vermont; and Burke of Nebraska, 7/22/37
RM2A2P2TJ–Purge Senators at Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Intended victims of the president's purge prior to the state elections this year turned up front row seats at the Senate Democratic Caucus this morning. Millard E. Tydings and Walter F. George, shown here, seemed pleased over the way things were going, 12/31/38
![Maybe the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Probably the Xmas cigars Senators Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, and Tom O'Connally lighted up was the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus, which unanimously re-elected Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as Majority Leader. The harmonious meeting lasted only [...] minutes, 12/31/38 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WR3HY4/maybe-the-reason-for-the-short-senate-democratic-caucus-washington-dc-dec-31-probably-the-xmas-cigars-senators-pat-harrison-of-mississippi-and-tom-oconnally-lighted-up-was-the-reason-for-the-short-senate-democratic-caucus-which-unanimously-re-elected-senator-alben-w-barkley-of-kentucky-as-majority-leader-the-harmonious-meeting-lasted-only-minutes-123138-WR3HY4.jpg "Maybe the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Probably the Xmas cigars Senators Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, and Tom O'Connally lighted up was the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus, which unanimously re-elected Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as Majority Leader. The harmonious meeting lasted only [...] minutes, 12/31/38 Stock Photo")
RMWR3HY4–Maybe the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. Probably the Xmas cigars Senators Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, and Tom O'Connally lighted up was the reason for the short Senate Democratic Caucus, which unanimously re-elected Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as Majority Leader. The harmonious meeting lasted only [...] minutes, 12/31/38
RMWAPME1–Dean Young B. Smith of Columbia School. Washington, D.C., March 25. Young B. Smith, Dean of the Columbia Law Faculty at Columbia University is shown on the stand before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was opposed the bill saying that it should be done by constitutional amendment. On the suggestion of the Senators he will have the law faculty draw up a bill on his proposals
RM2A1KR24–Nominee to Virginia Federal Judgeship questioned by Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Floyd Roberts, recently nominated by President Roosevelt to be a Federal District Judge in Virginia and whose nomination is opposed by Senators Carter and Glass and Harry F. Byrd, pictured as he was waiting to be called for questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, 2-1-39
RMWK43H7–Iowa Senator plays swan song. Washington, D.C., April 14. Perhaps not so accomplished musically as in matters of state is Senator Guy Gillette of Iowa, but he might here be described as symbolically playing Swan Song for he said that he doesn't intend to run for election again when the time comes. Rep. Fred Gilchrist, also from Iowa, bends a critical ear to the Senator's rendition, 4-14-39
RMWKBG74–Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washington D.C. Reaching the Capitol today to attend the president's birthday ball, Jean Harlow, siren of the screen, paid her first visit to the United States Capitol. After greeting the Senators, the Blonde actress pulled Senator Robert Reynolds, Democrat of North Carolina, in for a close-up of her screen lovemaking
![Capitol lunch for two. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Party lines are forgotten when members of the United States Senate [...] the Capitol Restaurant for luncheon. The diner is the favorite spot right now the as the Senators return for the coming session [...] Here we see the Republican Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, Driving home a point in a discussion [with] Senator Bennett Champ Clark, of Missouri, as [...] listens Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WA8M2C/capitol-lunch-for-two-washington-dc-dec-21-party-lines-are-forgotten-when-members-of-the-united-states-senate-the-capitol-restaurant-for-luncheon-the-diner-is-the-favorite-spot-right-now-the-as-the-senators-return-for-the-coming-session-here-we-see-the-republican-senator-william-e-borah-of-idaho-driving-home-a-point-in-a-discussion-with-senator-bennett-champ-clark-of-missouri-as-listens-WA8M2C.jpg "Capitol lunch for two. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Party lines are forgotten when members of the United States Senate [...] the Capitol Restaurant for luncheon. The diner is the favorite spot right now the as the Senators return for the coming session [...] Here we see the Republican Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, Driving home a point in a discussion [with] Senator Bennett Champ Clark, of Missouri, as [...] listens Stock Photo")
RMWA8M2C–Capitol lunch for two. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. Party lines are forgotten when members of the United States Senate [...] the Capitol Restaurant for luncheon. The diner is the favorite spot right now the as the Senators return for the coming session [...] Here we see the Republican Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, Driving home a point in a discussion [with] Senator Bennett Champ Clark, of Missouri, as [...] listens
RM2A3AJ5T–Senatorial huddle. Washington, D.C., Feb. 24. Like Moslems in prayer these two Senators, Robert J. Bulkley of Ohio, and John H. Bankhead, of Alabama, huddled during a lull at Senate Banking and Currency Subcommittee on the Bulkley Bill providing for $6,000,000,000 system of superhighways in the U.S., financed by tolls, 2/24/38
RMWA8H49–Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Amid the flashes of cameramen and while Senators listened attentively, CIO head John L. Lewis today explained his reason for opposing profit sharing systems to the Senate Finance Subcommittee. Labor must depend upon collective bargaining rather than profit sharing for its economic gains, Lewis said
RMWK43JA–Iowa Senator plays swan song. Washington, D.C., April 14. Perhaps not so accomplished musically as in matters of state is Senator Guy Gillette of Iowa, but he might here be described as symbolically playing Swan Song for he said that he doesn't intend to run for election again when the time comes. Rep. Fred Gilchrist, also from Iowa, bends a critical ear to the Senator's rendition, 4-14-39
RMWA8H4D–Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Amid the flashes of cameramen and while Senators listened attentively, CIO head John L. Lewis today explained his reason for opposing profit sharing systems to the Senate Finance Subcommittee. Labor must depend upon collective bargaining rather than profit sharing for its economic gains, Lewis said
RM2A3AG7A–Senate experts on foreign relations. Washington, D.C., July 14. Responsible for shaping U.S. foreign policy for the last decade or more have been Senators William E. Borah, left, Republican of Idaho, and Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nevada. Senator Pittman is the present Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, while Senator Borah was chairman under the last Republican administrations
RM2A576MP–Virginia Senators oppose nomination of Floyd Roberts to federal judgeship. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Senators Carter Glass and Harry F. Byrd, who are leading the opposition to the nomination of Floyd Roberts to a Federal District Judgeship in Virginia, are pictured as they listened to testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee when public hearings on the nomination began, 2-1-39
RM2A3AJ7E–Senators LaFollette and NYE confer on Ludlow bill. Washington, D.C., May 10. Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., who was first witness before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing witnesses on the Ludlow Resolution to have war declarations submitted to vote by the people, finished his testimony and leaned over the shoulder of Senator Gerald -Mun'tions- NYE to tell him of a new argument for the resolution
RM2A3AGCK–Senate's champion filibuster. Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Leader of the Senate's bloc of Southern senators' filibuster against the anti- lynching bill, Senator Allen J. Ellender, of Louisiana, rests and studies up on Senate procedure while his colleagues continue the Filibuster against the measure. In 6 days Ellender spoke for total of 28 hours during the present Filibuster, 1/26/38
RM2A5655W–Veteran Idaho legislator. Washington D.C. July 16. Senator William E. Borah, veteran Senator from Idaho, photographed in his office today. A great admirer of the late John Marshall, first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Senator Borah is shown gazing at a picture of the jurist which hangs in a prominent spot in the Senator's office. 7/16/37
RM2A26DHY–Plans to resume speechmaking against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Senator Allen J. Ellender of Louisiana, who just completed 28 hours of speechmaking in 6 days to lead the bloc of Southern senators on their filibuster against the Anti-Lynching Bill, is planning to again take the Senate floor for a longer period if the present Filibuster continues, 1/26/38
RMWK28PB–Interested listeners. Washington, D.C., July 19. Senators Francis T. Maloney, Left, Connecticut, and George L. Radcliffe, Maryland, lend an attentive ear to the testimony of Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee today. Eccles told the committee the president's lending program is the only immediately practicable means of stimulating business and employment up to prosperity, 7/19/39
RMWP51C6–Judiciary hearing packed with spectators. Washington, D.C. March 22. While Senator Wheeler took the stand today, people had to be turned away from the hearing room as even the standing room was taken. It is still the biggest attraction on the hill. Photo shows the crowded hearing room with the Senators on the left. On the extreme left is Senator Tom Conally of Texas pointing an accusing finger to illustrate one of his points
RM2A5670N–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
RMWJY1B5–Ickes confers with Senators on Nat. Aud. Washington D.C. Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes aAppeared before the Senate Public Buildings and Ground Committee today where Ickes presented a general plan for the new proposed National Auditorium so that there will not be a reccurance of the wet Inaguration day ceremonies. Left to right: Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Ark., Sec. Ickes, and Senator Tom Connally of Texas
RM2A3AJ62–Senatorial horseplay. Washington D.C., July 22. Will you join us or not Democratic Senators Burton K. Wheeler (left) and Edward R. Burke, (right) bitter opponents of the President's Court Reorganization Plan, engage in a bit of horseplay with Senator William H. Diedrich, Pro-Court Senator, as the attend a special meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee today, 7/22/37
RMWP73T7–Largest and smallest heads in Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. A gift of light summer caps for the home going Senators today disclosed that Senator Robert J. Bulkley, Ohio, wearing a size 73/4 has the largest head in the Senate; and Senator Walter F. George, (right) the smallest with a cap size of 63/4 being a perfect fit, 6/15/38
RMWA3YF6–Borah and Nye want to form new national party. Washington, D.C., May 6. There have been new rumors that Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Nye of North Dakota and other insurgent Republicans want to start a new National party with the purpose of unhorsing the present Republican National Committee. The leadership will fall to Senators William E. Borah and Gerald P. Nye caught as they were confering together at the Capitol today, 5/6/1937
RM2A3AJA5–Senators in playful mood. Washington, D.C., June 15. It wasn't all work and no play for all of the Senators today as the Senate pushed through last minute bills to speed adjournment. Senator F. Ryan Duffy, (left) Wisconsin, engages in a sparring match with Senator Allen Ellender, Louisiana, as their colleagues debated the conference report on the $375,000,000 flood control bill, 6/15/38
RMWB7M07–For and against. Washington D.C., July 22. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, (left) Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a strong adherent of the President's Court Reorganization Bill, greets Senator Edward R. Burke, who is leading the bloc of Democratic Senators opposing the bill, as he arrives to attend the extraordinary meeting of the Sneate Judiciary Committee today, 7/22/37 Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller
RM2A283G6–Princeton professor says tax program would cost more than it would yield. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Harley L. Lutz, Professor of Public Finance at Princeton University, told a Special Tax Committee on Senators that the administrations proposed Reciprocal Tax Program would cost more than it would take in. He based his statement upon a report which he made up for Morris S. Tremaine, Comptroller of the State of New York, 2-7-39
RM2A1M2E0–Nothing improper in trade agreement with Cuba, Hull tells Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. Secretary of State Cordell Hull, today denied before the Senate Finance Committee that there was any improper State Department procedure in negotiating a trade agreement with Cuba. Hull appeared before the committee as it opened an investigation ordered at the instigation of a group of Senators from beet sugar and cane producing areas, 1/13/39
RM2A6790X–Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee opened hearings today on the bill just introduced by Senator Guy M. Gillette (seated) to divorce the marketing of petroleum from the refining production and transportation, P.E. Hadlick, Secretary of the National Oil Marketers Association, whispers a bit of information into the Senator's ear. Hadlick was one of the first witnesses to testify in favor of the bill, 3/31/38
RM2A24EK5–Party Leaders enjoy opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Party ties were forgotten today as Democratic and Republican members of Congress attended the opening game of the 1937 baseball season in Washington between the Senators and Philadelphia Athletics. Here we see, Republican Majority Leader of the Senate Charles L. McNary, of Oregon; and Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic Majority Leader, viewing the game from a field box, 4/19/1937
RMWTC1Y4–Michigan senator congratulated on 55th birthday. Washington, D.C., March 22. Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg, who is being prominently mentioned as the Republican Presidential Nominee in 1940, is pictured receiving the congratulations on his 55th birthday today from fellow Republicans in the Senate. The Senator said he planned no special celebration for the occasion. Left to right: Senators John G. Townsend, Jr., of Delaware, Vandenberg Wallace H. White Jr., or Main and Robert A. Taft.
RMWA2R1K–Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. All experts at cross-examining these three Senators, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will take an active part in questioning witnesses when the committee begins opening hearings next week to consider the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court. Left to right - Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; and Senator Tom Connolly, Texas, 1/7/39
RM2A1MKG0–Oldest and youngest Senators leave meeting of isolationist bloc. Washington, D.C., July 7. The isolationist bloc of the Senate met this morning in executive session to lay plans for the coming fight on the Neutrality Bill. Coincidently, the youngest and oldest members of the Senate attended the meeting at the office of Senator Hiram Johnson. Here are Dean of the Senate William Borah, 74, and baby Senator Rush Holt, 34, walking down the Capitol corridor from Johnson's office after the meeting
RM2A4CDBG–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
RMWB78RR–Filibuster against anti-lynching bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the bloc of Southern Senators who have been filibusting against the anti-lynching bill for the last 20 days and are still going strong, left to right: Senator Tom Connaly, of Texas, Sen. Walter F. George, of Ga.; Sen. Richard Russell of Ga.; and Sen. Claude Pepper of Florida, 1/27/38 Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller
RMWA78BC–A movie kiss planted on Maryland Senator. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Following a reception by the Senators at the Capitol today, Eleanor Powell, movie and screen star, plants a daughterly goodbye kiss on the cheek of Senator George L. Radcliffe of Maryland. On the left is Ray Bolger, another dancing star, who with miss Powell will entertain patrons of the many presidents' birthday parties in Washington this Saturday, 1/27/38
RM2A2XN0P–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
RM2A3AJA0–Senators see damage done by soil erosion. Washington, D.C., March 9. H.H. Bennett, Chief of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, is shown describing to members of the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee the great amount of damage done throughout the country by soil erosion. Bennett said that soil erosion is a serious cause of impoverishment due to the ruin of productive agricultural land by it every year, 3/9/38 Senators Carl A. Hator and James Byres of the committee are shown on the left
RM2A28B4N–Profit sharing necessary to stabilize business and employment senators told. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29. Following their testimony before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today in which they endorsed incentive taxation as a means of stabilizing business and employment, George T. Trundle Jr., president of the Trundle Engineering Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and J.R. Ramsey, right center, president of the Johnson Wax Co., discuss the profit sharing systems further with Chairman Clyde Herring, right, and Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg
RM2A1KR1R–Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to break up monopoly but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 3/11/38
RM2A2P2GH–Purdue professor urges tax exemption for gasoline mixed with grain alcohol. Washington, D.C., May 23. Harold M. Jacklin, Professor of Automotive Engineering at Purdue University, and working in collaboration with the Chicago Moto Club, told a Senate Finance Subcommittee today that he favored adoption of two bills by Senators Gurney and Gillette to remove the tax upon gasoline which is mixed with grain alcohol. The plan ... sponsors hold, will prove a boon to farmers by removing ... surplus and raising farm income
RM2A2WNWB–Republican Senators question NLRB Head. Washington, D.C., Feb. 3. Republican Senators George W. Norris (left) of Nebraska, and Warren R. Austin of Vermont, instill a bit of good-natured joshing into their questioning of Chairman J. Warren Madden of the National Labor Relations Board, before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Madden asserted before the committee that demands for a Congressional investigation of the NLRB by Senator Burke are based on misinformation, half-truths and trivialities, 2/3/38
![Washington, D.C. June 26. Miss Katherine [i.e. Katharine] Lenroot, head of the Children's Bureau, and her assistant, Dr. Martha M. Eliot, today asked the Senate Finance Committee in executive session for increased grants for child and maternal welfare assistance. They testified in favor amendments sponsored by Senators Robert LaFollette and James Murray, by which funds for state maternal and child health services would increase from $3,800,000 to $5,800,000. Left to right: Dr. Eliot, Senator Murray, and Miss Lenroot Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A66J60/washington-dc-june-26-miss-katherine-ie-katharine-lenroot-head-of-the-childrens-bureau-and-her-assistant-dr-martha-m-eliot-today-asked-the-senate-finance-committee-in-executive-session-for-increased-grants-for-child-and-maternal-welfare-assistance-they-testified-in-favor-amendments-sponsored-by-senators-robert-lafollette-and-james-murray-by-which-funds-for-state-maternal-and-child-health-services-would-increase-from-3800000-to-5800000-left-to-right-dr-eliot-senator-murray-and-miss-lenroot-2A66J60.jpg "Washington, D.C. June 26. Miss Katherine [i.e. Katharine] Lenroot, head of the Children's Bureau, and her assistant, Dr. Martha M. Eliot, today asked the Senate Finance Committee in executive session for increased grants for child and maternal welfare assistance. They testified in favor amendments sponsored by Senators Robert LaFollette and James Murray, by which funds for state maternal and child health services would increase from $3,800,000 to $5,800,000. Left to right: Dr. Eliot, Senator Murray, and Miss Lenroot Stock Photo")
RM2A66J60–Washington, D.C. June 26. Miss Katherine [i.e. Katharine] Lenroot, head of the Children's Bureau, and her assistant, Dr. Martha M. Eliot, today asked the Senate Finance Committee in executive session for increased grants for child and maternal welfare assistance. They testified in favor amendments sponsored by Senators Robert LaFollette and James Murray, by which funds for state maternal and child health services would increase from $3,800,000 to $5,800,000. Left to right: Dr. Eliot, Senator Murray, and Miss Lenroot
RM2A3AENR–Sen. McNary tells press that Republican Senators want lending bill amended. Washington, D.C., July 20. Senate minority leader Charles McNary seated at the conference table with reporters as he announced results of a Republican conference this morning on Sen. Alben barkley's lending bill. 'The Republicans will offer amendments calculated to remove some of the unusual powers contained in the program, decrease the appropriations and approve the bill if at all possible', he said. Sen. Barkley announced that he had changed the name of his bill from 'the self-liquidating projects act' to 'works fina
RM2A3A52M–Screen star thrills senate ladies. Washington, D.C., April 4. Robert Montgomery, screen star, unexpectedly dropped into the Senate Ladies luncheon at the Capitol today where he was given a royal welcome by the congressional wives. The picture might indicate it was a publicity stunt for Florida as Mrs. Claude Pepper and Mrs. Charles O. Andrews, right wives of the democratic senators from Florida, proffer the star a grapefruit from the Sunshine State. On the left are, Mrs. William E. Borah and Senator Hattie W. Caraway of Arkansas. 4-4-39
RM2A3PEMJ–Southern farmers demand basic principles of New Deal Farm Program be retained. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. As two southern Senators Ellison D. Smith, left, of South Carolina, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and John H. Bankhead of Alabama, listen intently, Ranson Aldridge, President of the Mississippi Farm Federation, today told a group of Senators and Representatives that southern farmers want the basic principles of the New Deal Farm Program retained but at the same feel that additional funds should be allotted for benefit payments to producers, 1/9/39
RMWA7M73–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
RM2A3AFT7–Senate Judiciary Committee considers president's request to increase membership of Supreme Court. Washington D.C. After a meeting today members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reported that opinion in their group was about evenly divided on wisdom of President Roosevelt's request for power to increase the membership of the Supreme Court to possibly 15 members. Senators Borah, Pittman and Connally continued their silence on the administration Program as they left the Committee Room. in the photograph, left to right: (seated) Senator William E. Borah, Idaho; Senator Henry F. Hurst of Arizona,
RMWJY4YH–Idaho spuds presented to vice president. Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. A box of Idaho's choicest potatoes were presented today to Vice President John N. Garnger by Senators William E. Borah, (left) and James P. Pope, both from the famous potato-growing state. The presentation was the signal for challenge issued by the Maine Congressional Delegation to the Idaho Solons for a potato eating contest which will be staged in the House Restaurant tomorrow to test the relative merits of the spuds from the two states. 12/6/37
RMWAATHN–Co-authors discuss amendments to farm bill with Alabama senator. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Co-authors of the Senate Farm Bill, Senators George McGill of Kansas, (left) and Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, (right) discuss amendments to the bill now being written by Senator John B. Bankhead (center) of Alabama. Senator Bankhead has appealed to the Senate for enactment of the strongly compulsory cotton section of the bill to prevent disastrous fluctuations in the price of cotton which he said were 'threatening foreclosures all over the South. 11/30/37
RM2A3AAN4–Secretary of Agriculture confers with Congressional cotton bloc. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace today conferred with members of the Congressional Cotton Bloc regarding plans for reducing the cotton surplus held under government loans. Senators were unable to reach a final agreement upon a plan which would permit farmers to retire cotton from loan in lieu of planting compatible acreage. Wallace is picture with Rep. Marvin Jones, left, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Ellison 'Cotton Ed' Smith, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Commit
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