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Senate confirms Black 63-16 Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court with Mrs. Hugo L. Black were all smiles as they were surrounded by the Senate colleagues of Black following his confirmation by the Seante 63-16. In the photograph, left to right: Senators Fred H. Brown, New Hampshire; M.M. Neely, West Virginia; Carl A. Hatch, New Mexico; Justice Black, Senators Henry A. Ashurst, Arizona; Sherman Minton, Indiana; Mrs Black; Senators George McGill, Kansas; and WIlliam Dieterich, Illinois, 81737

Senate confirms Black 63-16 Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court with Mrs. Hugo L. Black were all smiles as they were surrounded by the Senate colleagues of Black following his confirmation by the Seante 63-16. In the photograph, left to right: Senators Fred H. Brown, New Hampshire; M.M. Neely, West Virginia; Carl A. Hatch, New Mexico; Justice Black, Senators Henry A. Ashurst, Arizona; Sherman Minton, Indiana; Mrs Black; Senators George McGill, Kansas; and WIlliam Dieterich, Illinois, 8/17/37

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

Black confirmed by Senate. Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Hugo L. Black looks calmly on as Col. Edward A. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate, affixes his signature as a finishing touch to the Senate's confirmation of the Alabama Senator to the nation's highest tribunal. The final vote was 63-16, 8/17/37

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

Black 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

Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congress neared adjournment today associate Justice Hugo L. Black visited the Senate Chamber for the first time since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. He was welcomed by Senator John H. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Lister Hill, (right) who named to the Senate seat vacated by Black, 6/15/38

Justice Black welcomed to Senate. Washington, D.C., June 15. As congress neared adjournment today associate Justice Hugo L. Black visited the Senate Chamber for the first time since his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. He was welcomed by Senator John H. Bankhead, (left) and Senator Lister Hill, (right) who named to the Senate seat vacated by Black, 61538

Black confirmed by Senate. Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Hugo L. Black looks calmly on as Col. Edward A. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate, affixes his signature as a finishing touch to the Senate's confirmation of the Alabama Senator to the nation's highest tribunal. The final vote was 63-16, 81737

Black nomination approved by 13 to 4. Washington, D.C., Aug. 16. Senator Warren Austin of VT, left; and Senator Edward Burke, of Neb., right; talking with reporters after demanding Sen. Black of Ala. be questioned about his qualifications concerning the Supreme Court, the decisive vote came when Austin moved in the Senate Judiciary Comm. to delay action on the nomination pending further investigation of the legality of the appointment. The Black forces beat down that move by a vote 11 to five, making certain that the opposition headed for defeat [...]

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Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Movie and still cameras were set at all angles in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room to record for the nation the appearance of Felix Frankfurter, who made himself available to answer questions as to his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court bench. The committee later confirmed the nomination of Frankfurter, 1/12/39

National Union Republican nomination. For president General U.S. Grant. For vice president, Schuyler Colfax

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at one of the scenes of destruction in Arkansas. The state was hit by tornadoes, high wind storms, and flooding. FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Mentioned for Supreme Court vacancy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Rep. Hatton Sumner, Democrat of Texas and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is being mentioned prominently as the successor to Justice George Sutherland when he retires from the Supreme Court bench on January 18, 1/7/38

After accepting the first shipment of U.S.-provided supplies, Jamaican prime minister Edward Seaga, left, speaks to reporters about his nation's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Gilbert, a powerful storm that hit the island on September 12

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

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

"Psst. don't look now, but you're a Supreme Court Justice." Washington, D.C., March 24. Awaiting the speedy decision of the Judiciary Sub-committee of the Senate in the Appropriations Committee Room, William O. Douglas, former S.E.C. Chairman and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court, was pleasingly surprised when chairman Carl A. Hatch slipped up to tell him that he was O.K. with his committee. Next Monday the full committee meets and will undoubtedly pass upon him. 3-24-39

[Assignment: 48-DPA-01-12-09_SOI_K_Mt_Vernon] Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, Mount Vernon, Virginia, [for touring and announcement of the U.S. nomination of the George Washington home, along with the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in Hawaii, for inclusion on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO's) World Heritage List. Joining Secretary Kempthorne for the announcement was James Rees, Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.] [48-DPA-01-12-09_SOI_K_Mt_Vernon_IOD_9401.JPG]

Urges equal rights for women. Washington, D.C., Feb. 9. Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller, Democratic National Committeewoman from Pennsylvania and a sister of Senator Joseph Guffey, urged approval of the Burke Constitutional Amendment for Equal Rights for Women as she testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today. Mrs.. Miller, shown with Senator Burke, author of the Amendment, told the committee that business women have "felt the ruinious effects of discriminatory and so-called protective legislation," 2/9/38

Photograph of Opening of Supreme Court Exhibit at the National Archives in Commemoration of 175th Anniversary of the Judiciary Act of 1789

[Assignment: 59-CF-DS-30884-06] Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky and Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon, Jr. meeting with visiting representatives of Ladies in White, [a Cuban political opposition group founded by wives and other female relatives of jailed dissidents] [Photographer: Ann Thomas--State] [59-CF-DS-30884-06_DSC_0012.jpg]

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