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Socialist Norman Thomas at peace rally. Washington, D.C., June 8. 1,100 people crowded into an antiwar mass meeting held here last night. Condemnation of 'war hysteria' and defense policies were voiced by leaders of congressional, labor, student, and women's groups. Norman Thomas, socialist candidate for Presidency, urged the establishment of camps in this country to care for European refugees. He warned against 'hysterical armament economics - unnecessary for the protection of our homes' - and declared American civil liberties had already been infringed upon by 'war hysteria'

Wheeler hits sale of guns at peace rally. Washington, D.C., June 8. Condemnation of 'war hysteria' and defense policies was voiced last night by leaders of congressional, labor, student, and women's groups at an antiwar mass meeting. Over 1,100 persons attended. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat, of Montana, struck at Administration proposals to sell the Allies supplies of rifles, 75 millimeter guns and ammunition 'officially described as obsolete.' He further stated, ' I want to do everything to help the Allies stamp out the brutal forces which seek to dominate Europe and perhaps the rest of the world, but setting the United States on fire will not help cut out the fire in Europe'

Wheeler hits sale of guns at peace rally. Washington, D.C., June 8. Condemnation of 'war hysteria' and defense policies was voiced last night by leaders of congressional, labor, student, and women's groups at an antiwar mass meeting. Over 1,100 persons attended. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat, of Montana, struck at Administration proposals to sell the Allies supplies of rifles, 75 millimeter guns and ammunition 'officially described as obsolete.' He further stated, ' I want to do everything to help the Allies stamp out the brutal forces which seek to dominate Europe and perhaps the rest of the world, but setting the United States on fire will not help cut out the fire in Europe'

Peace Conference Delegate. France (Watch Release Date) Georges Clemenceau, "The Tiger," 77 years old and yet known as "The Grand Young Man of Europe," stands today as one of the half dozen supreme figures of the world war. After a stormy life of more than the allotted span, in and out of the government, he became Prime Minister of France in November 1917, when the aspect of war was blackest. His success as French Premier is world history, and his personality in the Peace Conference is most vivid

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating UnAmerican Activities that he had no knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-semetic propaganda. Hamilton was subpeoned after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American Nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. A civilian defense worker in the nation's capitol. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 fot photmontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Managmement by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington, where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities throughout the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Dies Committee appoints subcommittee to hearings on Nazi activities. Washington, D.C., Aug. 22. Members of the House Committee investigating Un-American activities met today and decided to appoint a subcommittee to begin hearings on Nazi activities. Chairman Dies said the hearings would be held in another city, but declined to reveal its location. In the photograph, left to right: Rep. Harold G. Mosier, Rep. Noah M. Mason, Chairman Martin Dies, Dr. J.B. Matthews, former communist organizer, who testified today; Stephen Birmingham, investigator; Rep. Joe Starnes, and Rep. J. Parnell Thomas, 8/22/38

Brigadier General James R. Hemly (left) reads a Unit Award from the Department of Health and Human Services to Sergeant First Class Anderson (center) during the closing ceremony that marks the end of the Joint Task Force (JTF) mission Operation PROVIDE REFUGE. It was held at the Kosovar refugee Welcome Center in the "Freedom Village". General Thomas A. Schwartz, Commander Forces Command, stands to the right. During PROVIDE REFUGE the JTF was prepared to receive, house and process up to 20,000 ethnic Albanian refugees. The refugee "Freedom Village" was set up in the old brigade area of Fort Dix

General Tommy Franks, Commander US Central Command, MacDill AFB, Florida, speaks with Madam Ambassador Maureen Quinn, US Ambassador to Qatar on matters of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. General Franks met with the Ambassador while on a tour of the bases around the Persian Gulf during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Socialist Norman Thomas at peace rally. Washington, D.C., June 8. 1,100 people crowded into an antiwar mass meeting held here last night. Condemnation of 'war hysteria' and defense policies were voiced by leaders of congressional, labor, student, and women's groups. Norman Thomas, socialist candidate for Presidency, urged the establishment of camps in this country to care for European refugees. He warned against 'hysterical armament economics - unnecessary for the protection of our homes' - and declared American civil liberties had already been infringed upon by 'war hysteria'

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district of columbia washington dc glass negatives socialist norman thomas socialist norman thomas mass night condemnation war hysteria war hysteria defense policies defense policies leaders labor student women groups norman thomas candidate presidency establishment camps country care european refugees european refugees armament economics armament economics protection homes american liberties american civil war united states history wwi library of congress group of people