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Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt but the gist of this conversation was the fitness of Senator Hugo L. Black to be a Supreme Court Justice. Senator Arthur Capper (left) Republican of Kansas, and Senator Royal Copeland, Democrat of New York who is bitterly opposing the nomination of the Alabama Senator, pictured in a huddle as they ride the Senate subway today enroute to the Senate chamber for the debate of the fitness of Black. Copeland raised the Ku Klux Klan issue on the floor when he declared that he felt "outraged by this proposal to put a Klan sympathizer on the Supreme Court" 8/17/37

Fitness of Senator Black is topic? Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. No doubt...

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Controller of currency may run for California Governorship. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. J.F.T. O'Connor, Controller of the Currency, announced today that he was seriously considering submitting his name to the voters in California next August for the Gubernatorial Nomination. California is the home state of Controller O'Connor, 8/11/37

Controller of currency may run for California Governorship. Washington...

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Former New York Mayor and Mrs. Walker, callers at White House. Washington, D.C., July 19. "I wouldn't accept the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City for anything", former Mayor Jimmy Walker, told newsmen today as he emerged from a conference with President Roosevelt. Accompanied by Mrs. Walker the former Mayor said he did not talk politics with the president but discussed a Hudson River Bridge project--a $150,000,000 railroad freight project across the Hudson River at 57th Street combined with low-rent housing project along Ninth and Tenth Avenues, 7/19/37

Former New York Mayor and Mrs. Walker, callers at White House. Washing...

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On way to Senate debate on Senator Black. Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. Senator Hattie Caraway, (left) of Arkansas, and Senator Morris Sheppard, of Texas, ride the tram car through the Senate subway on the way to attend today's Senate debate on the nomination of Senator Black as a Supreme Court Justice, 8/17/37

On way to Senate debate on Senator Black. Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. S...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 81337

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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New Supreme Court appointee and wife. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. Senator and Mrs. Hugo L. Black photographed at the Capitol today shortly after Black's nomination as a member of the Supreme Court was received in the Senate chamber. The Blacks have three children, Hugo, Jr., Sterling, and Josephine, 8/12/37

New Supreme Court appointee and wife. Washington, D.C., Aug. 12. Senat...

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Controller of currency may run for California Governorship. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. J.F.T. O'Connor, Controller of the Currency, announced today that he was seriously considering submitting his name to the voters in California next August for the Gubernatorial nomination. California is the home state of Controller O'Connor, 8/11/37

Controller of currency may run for California Governorship. Washington...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 8/13/37

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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New U.S. Envoy to Norway. Washington, D.C., April 23. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, recently named American Minister to Norway by President Roosevelt, photographed at her home "Uplands" in Washington today. Early confirmation of her nomination by the Senate is expected, 4/23/1937

New U.S. Envoy to Norway. Washington, D.C., April 23. Mrs. J. Borden H...

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Takes oath as first Assistant Interior Secretary. Washington, D.C., April 8. His nomination finally approved by the Senate after three month's consideration of his fitness for the post, Ebert K. Burlew was today sworn in as first Assistant Secretary of Interior to succeed the late Theodore A. Walters of Idaho. Burlew, a civil service career man, arose from a clerk-ship in the war department to the present post as an Assistant Cabinet Officer. In the picture, left to right: Ebert K. Burlew, Secretary Harold Ickes, and Floyd E. Dotson, Chief Clerk of Dept. of Interior, who administered the oath, 4/8/38

Takes oath as first Assistant Interior Secretary. Washington, D.C., Ap...

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"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

"Big Train" to roll again. Germantown, MD, Sept. 13. Walter Johnson; W...

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Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia, Senate Rules Committee Chairman, map out plans for Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the fitness of Stanley F. Reed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky, is Chairman of the Subcommittee, 1/17/38

Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senato...

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Senate Judiciary Committee ok's Reed. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. After hearing Attorney General Homer S. Cummings today, the Senate Judiciary Committee went into executive session for two minutes during which they voted unanimously to report favorably the nomination of Solicitor General Stanley Reed to be Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Solicitor General Stanley Reed, (right) is shown with Sen. M.M. Logan, (center) Chairman of the Subcommittee, and Attorney General Cummings following the report of the committee, 1/20/38

Senate Judiciary Committee ok's Reed. Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. After...

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Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Senator Edward R. Burke of Nebraska, who recently introduced bill for a senate investigation of the National Labor Relations Board, listens in at the Senate hearing on the nomination of Robert H. Jackson to be Solicitor General, 2/1/38

Nebraska Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. Senator Edward R. Burke of...

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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

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

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New Supreme Court Nominee faces "firing squad." Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. Shortly after his nomination to the Supreme Court bench was announced today by President Roosevelt, U.S. Solicitor General Stanley F. Reed faces this huge battery of cameras--both sounds and still--at his office in the Justice Department, 1/18/38

New Supreme Court Nominee faces "firing squad." Washington, D.C., Jan....

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Winner in Pennsylvania primary. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator James J. Davis, republican of Pennsylvania, was elected today following his victory in the Pennsylvania primaries when he defeated his opponet G. Mason Owlett for the Reublican Senatorial nomination, 5/18/38

Winner in Pennsylvania primary. Washington, D.C., May 18. Senator Jame...

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Congratulations! Washington, D.C., May 18. Rep. Charles A. Wolverton of New Jersey, congratulates Senator James J. Davis on his victory in the Pennsylvania primaries for the Republican Senatorial Nomination. Davis defeated G. Mason Owlett. Both Davis and Wolverton are members of the Joint Congressional TVA investigation committee, 5/18/38

Congratulations! Washington, D.C., May 18. Rep. Charles A. Wolverton o...

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ICC nominee Amlie denies extremist leanings. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6. Former Rep. Thomas R. Amlie, appearing before a Senate Committee investigation his fitness for the office of membership in the ICC upon the Presidents nomination, denied his belief in any dictatorship, 'whether it leans to the right or left'. Regarding communism, 'I have strongly opposed communist aims and program,' 2-6-39

ICC nominee Amlie denies extremist leanings. Washington, D.C., Feb. 6....

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Rail Co.-trustee protests Amlie nomination. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Luther M. Walter, Co-Trustee of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, appearing as a private lawyer against the nomination of Thomas R. Amlie to membership in the ICC by the President. He read excerpts from Amlie's book, 'the Forgotten Man' to the committee and claimed that the proposals set forth in the book 'strike at the very heart of the Constitution,' 2-7-39

Rail Co.-trustee protests Amlie nomination. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. ...

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Douglas talks to chairman of committee which o.k.'d him this morning. Washington, D.C., March 27. Supreme Court Appointee William O. Douglas visited when it met and speedily passed upon his nomination for membership in the high tribunal. He is show here with Chairman Henry Ashurst. 3-27-39

Douglas talks to chairman of committee which o.k.'d him this morning. ...

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Virginia Governor consoles rejected nominee for Virginia federal judgeship. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Floyd Roberts, whose nomination by President Roosevelt to be a Federal Judge in Virginia, was adversely reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, shown with Governor James H. Price of Virginia. Governor Price was to have testified in behalf of Roberts but the Committee went into executive session without calling him. The Senate indicated today they would begin deliberation on the nomination Monday, 2-2-39

Virginia Governor consoles rejected nominee for Virginia federal judge...

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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

Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washin...

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Frankfurter Counsel listens to testimony opposing appointment of Harvard professor. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Dean Acheson, right, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, as counsel for Prof. Felix Frankfurter, listens to testimony opposing his client's appointment to the Supreme Court before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today. George E. Sullivan, left, Washington Attorney and author, opposed the nomination on the grounds that Frankfurter was alien born--in Austria--and had 'alien affiliations.' 1/10/39

Frankfurter Counsel listens to testimony opposing appointment of Harva...

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Frankfurter faces Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Felix Frankfurter, right, facing the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today to answer questions concerning his fitness for the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee later confirmed his nomination. Left to right, can be seen: Senator William H. King of Utah, Senator M.M. Neely of West Virginia, Chairman, and Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, 1/12/39

Frankfurter faces Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Felix F...

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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

Nominee to Virginia Federal Judgeship questioned by Senate Committee. ...

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfurter. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which today began consideration of the nomination of Felix Frankfurter, Harvard Law school's famed liberal. To the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee will open public hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Left to right: Senator George W. Norris, Nebraska; Senator Charles L. McNary, Oregon; Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman of the committee; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Pat Connolly, Texas. In rear are Senators James H. Hughes, Delaware and Warren R. Austin, Vermont, 1/7/39

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfur...

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Assails all liberals as she opposes Frankfurter before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Assailing all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today, Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling, author of the Anti-Communist Volume"The Red Network," gave a regular show to a crowded hearing room in opposing the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court. She challenged the committee collectively and individually to disprove anything she writes or says, 1/11/39

Assails all liberals as she opposes Frankfurter before Senate Committe...

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Pershing long-time aide promoted to rank of Colonel. Washington, D.C., March 30. Capt. George E. Adamson, left, Quartermaster Corps, U.S. Army, whose nomination as Military Secretary to the General of the Armies with the rank of Colonel was confirmed by the Senate today, is pictured taking the oath as administered by Maj. General Emory C. Adams, Adjutant General. Col. Adamson has been Military Secretary to General Pershing for approximately 23 years, including the periods of the punitive expedition into Mexico, the World War, and the period subsequent to the World War. 3-30-39

Pershing long-time aide promoted to rank of Colonel. Washington, D.C.,...

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Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter today responded freely to questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which is considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. He was later approved by the committee, 1/12/39

Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof...

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Douglas congratulated by SEC on nomination to Supreme Court bench. Washington, D.C., March 20. Fellow members of the Securities and Exchange Commission were the first to congratulate William O. Douglas, 40-year-old Chairman of the SEC., on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Roosevelt today. He Succeeds Justice Brandeis, resigned. 3-20-39 Left to right - Robert E. Healy - Jerome Frank - Edward C. Eicher, and George C. Mathews

Douglas congratulated by SEC on nomination to Supreme Court bench. Was...

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Douglas congratulated by SEC on nomination to Supreme Court bench. Washington, D.C., March 20. Fellow members of the Securities and Exchange Commission were the first to congratulate William O. Douglas, 40-year-old Chairman of the SEC., on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Roosevelt today. He Succeeds Justice Brandeis, resigned. 3-20-39 Left to right - Robert E. Healy - Jerome Frank - Edward C. Eicher, and George C. Mathews.

Douglas congratulated by SEC on nomination to Supreme Court bench. Was...

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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

Virginia Senators oppose nomination of Floyd Roberts to federal judges...

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Sen. Robert A. Taft, who just tossed his hat into the ring for 1940 Republican nomination. Here viewing picture of his father, William Howard Taft, who some 30 yrs before was seeking the republican nomination. Aug. 1939

Sen. Robert A. Taft, who just tossed his hat into the ring for 1940 Re...

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Governor and two Ex-Governors testify before Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 1. When the Senate Judiciary Committee today began public hearings on the nomination of Floyd H. Roberts to be a Federal District Judge in Virginia, the present Governor James H. Price, left, and two former Governors, E. Lee Trinkle, center, and Westmoreland Davis testified in Behalf of Roberts. Both Virginia Senators Carter Glass and Harry F. Byrd are leading the opposition to Roberts, 2-1-39

Governor and two Ex-Governors testify before Senate Judiciary Committe...

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Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. A photographic copy of the nomination Felix Frankfurter to the U.S. Supreme Court as signed and sent to the Senate by President Roosevelt, 1/6/39

Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. A photographic copy ...

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Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it was just a coincidence that Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling, right, anti- Communist author, was passing by as this picture of Prof. Felix Frankfurter talking to Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room. Yesterday before the committee, Mrs. Dilling assailed the nomination of Frankfurter to the Supreme Court and denounced all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, 1/12/39

Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it w...

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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

Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. ...

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Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of former Rep. [Thomas] R. Amlie certainly does not indicate he is [confident] that the Senate will confirm his nomination as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to which post he was appointed by President Roosevelt. This picture was made as Amlie concluded his testimony before a Senate Committee last week

Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of for...

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Rejected ...as Federal Judge. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Floyd Roberts, whose nomination by President Roosevelt to be a Federal Circuit Judge for the Federal District of Virginia was rejected by the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. ... upon motion of majority leader Barkley, delayed consideration of the adverse report, Barkley said that the Senate may begin deliberation of the nomination on Monday, 1-2-39

Rejected ...as Federal Judge. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Floyd Roberts,...

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Rail Co.-trustee protests Amlie nomination. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Luther M. Walter, Co-Trustee of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, appearing as a private lawyer against the nomination of Thomas R. Amlie to membership in the ICC by the President. He read excerpts from Amlie's book, 'the Forgotten Man' to the committee and claimed that the proposals set forth in the book 'strike at the very heart of the Constitution,' 2-7-39

Rail Co.-trustee protests Amlie nomination. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. ...

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Crowd hears Frankfurter before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. The S.R.O sign was hung out today as Prof. Felix Frankfurter appeared before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. Frankfurter and his counsel, Dean Acheson, are shown in center of picture, 1/12/39

Crowd hears Frankfurter before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washingt...

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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

Virginia Senators oppose nomination of Floyd Roberts to federal judges...

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Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. The Senate Judiciary Committee which today approved the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the U.S. Supreme Court, and that of Frank Murphy as Attorney General. Left to right: (seated) Senators Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Warren R. Austin, Henry F. Ashurst, Chairman, Tom Connally, and George W. Norris. Standing, left to right: Senators Carl A. Hatch, Key Pittman, Matthew M. Neely, Frederick Van Nuys, Edward R. Burke, M.M. Logan, James H. Hughes, Pat Harrison, Alexander Wiley, and John A. Donaher, 1/16/39

Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. The Senate Judi...

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Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. Sullivan, Washington attorney and author, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today said he opposed the appointment of Prof. Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court because he was alien born in Austria and has alien affiliations, 1/10/39

Opposes Frankfurter nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. George E. S...

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Sen. Robert A. Taft, who just tossed his hat into the ring for 1940 Republican nomination. Here viewing picture of his father, William Howard Taft, who some 30 yrs before was seeking the republican nomination. Aug. 1939

Sen. Robert A. Taft, who just tossed his hat into the ring for 1940 Re...

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Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential nominee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Political experts in the Capital say Senator Burton K. Wheeler, of Montana, is certainly not to be overlooked for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination should President Roosevelt decide not to seek a third term. This is a new picture of Senator Wheeler made in his office at the Capitol today

Montana Senator stands good chance of becoming Democratic presidential...

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Stimson appears before Senate Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., July 2. Henry L. Stimson, left, pictured with Senator Morris Sheppard, chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, before whom Stimson testified today regarding his qualifications to be secretary of war. The Committee approved the nomination of Stimson by a vote of 14 to 3, 7-2-40

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McNutt calls at White House. Washington, D.C., July 6. Paul McNutt, Governor General of the Philippines, arrives at the White House for a luncheon appointment with President Roosevelt. McNutt is an announced candidate for the 1940 democratic presidential nomination in the event President Roosevelt does not run

McNutt calls at White House. Washington, D.C., July 6. Paul McNutt, Go...

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McNutt faces cameramen and reporters at press conference. Washington, D.C., July 6. Paul McNutt, Governor General of the Philippines and announced candidate for the democratic presidential nomination in 1940 in the event President Roosevelt does not run, faces a battery of cameramen and a corps of newsmen at a press conference shortly after his arrival in the Capital today

McNutt faces cameramen and reporters at press conference. Washington, ...

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G.O.P. Vice Presidential candidate now center of news at Capitol. Washington, D.C., July 7. Cameramen "shoot" Senator Charles McNary, G.O.P. vice presidential candidate, at the Capitol while he discusses his nomination with reporters, 7-1-40

G.O.P. Vice Presidential candidate now center of news at Capitol. Wash...

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Informal photo of Sen. Robert A. Taft, Republican of Ohio and a candidate for the Repub. Presidential nomination, Feb. 1940

Informal photo of Sen. Robert A. Taft, Republican of Ohio and a candid...

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Murphy holds press conference after nomination for Supreme Court. Washington, D.C., Jan. 4. Attorney General Frank Murphy was in a jovial mood today as he met reporters at a press conference following his nomination as a member of the United States Supreme Court

Murphy holds press conference after nomination for Supreme Court. Wash...

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Senate Military Affairs Committee. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate Military Affairs Committee which today be a vote of 14 to 3 approved the nomination [of] Henry Stimson to be secretary of war. Front row, left to right: Senators H. Styles Bridges, New Hampshire; Warren R. Austin, Vermont; Morris Sheppard of Texas, chairman; Robert R. Reynolds, North Carolina; Elbert D. Thomas, Utah; and Sherman Minton, Indiana. Back row, left to right: Senators Chan Gurney, South Dakota; Lister Hill, Alabama; A.B. "Happy" Chandler, Kentucky; John Thomas, Idaho; H.H. Schwartz, Wyoming; Edwin C. Johnson, Colorado; and Sheridan Downey, Calif., 7-2-40

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(?)ll put Wilkie's name in nomination at Republican National Convention. Washington, D.C., June 14. A new informal picture of Charles A. Halleck, of Indiana, who will put ... of Wendell Wilkie in nomination at the Republican National Convention this month at Philadelphia. It is believed Rep. Bruce Barton, of New York(?) second nomination

(?)ll put Wilkie's name in nomination at Republican National Conventio...

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Vandenbergs celebrate 21st wedding anniversary. Washington, D.C., June 14. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan, an outstanding candidate for the republican presidential nomination in 1940, and Mrs. Vandenberg today celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. They are pictured reading messages of congratulations at a garden party given in their honor by Mr. and Mrs. William P. MacCracken. McCracken was formerly Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics during the Coolidge administration

Vandenbergs celebrate 21st wedding anniversary. Washington, D.C., June...

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC Accepts Third Term Nomination, Televised from the White House

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC Accepts Third Term N...

Original caption: FDR in Washington, D.C. accepts third term nomination as televised from the White House. FDR was first president to be seen on TV Photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC Accepts Third Term Nomination, Televised from the White House

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC Accepts Third Term N...

Original caption: FDR in Washington, D.C. accepts third term nomination as televised from the White House. FDR was first president to be seen on TV Photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt

At the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Richard Nixon holds his arms in the air following his nomination as Dwight Eisenhower's running mate

At the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Richard Nixon holds ...

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Richard Nixon arrives at the Republican National Convention to make his acceptance speech following his nomination as Dwight Eisenhower's running mate. He holds his arms in the air

Richard Nixon arrives at the Republican National Convention to make hi...

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[Ku Klux Klan members supporting Barry Goldwater's campaign for the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention, San Francisco, California, as an African American man pushes signs back] / [WKL].

[Ku Klux Klan members supporting Barry Goldwater's campaign for the pr...

U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 12250M, frame 13A.

Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. Letter of nomination I

Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. Letter of nomination ...

A letter from the museum of fine arts. The letter from architect to architect. Public domain postcard scan.

Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. Letter of nomination II

Seventy-one years, or, My life with photography. Letter of nomination ...

Deputy Secretary of Defense (designate) William P. Clements, left, talks with Senator John C. Stennis, Democrat, Mississippi., chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee, prior to his nomination hearing at the US Capitol

Deputy Secretary of Defense (designate) William P. Clements, left, tal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC David Wilson Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Secretary of Defense (designate) Elliot L. Richardson, right, talks with Sen. John C. Stennis, D-Miss., chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee, prior to his nomination hearing at the U.S. Capitol

Secretary of Defense (designate) Elliot L. Richardson, right, talks wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC David Wilson Release Status: Released to Publi... More

[President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford celebrate winning the nomination at the Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Missouri]

[President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford celebrate winning the...

Contact sheet folder caption: Republican National Convention in Kansas City Pres. Ford giving acceptance speech Mrs. Ford...on the podium, 8/16-19/76. JTB. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collecti... More

[President Gerald Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and vice presidential candidate Bob Dole celebrate winning the nomination at the Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Missouri]

[President Gerald Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Vice President Nelson R...

Contact sheet folder caption: Republican National Convention in Kansas City Pres. Ford giving acceptance speech Mrs. Ford, Vice Pres. Rockefeller & running mate Sen. Dole...on the podium, 8/16-19/76. JTB. U.S.... More

[President Gerald Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Senator Bob Dole and Elizabeth Dole celebrate winning the nomination amidst floating balloons at the Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Missouri]

[President Gerald Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Senator Bob Dole and El...

Contact sheet folder caption: Republican National Convention in Kansas City Pres. Ford & family, Sen. Dole & family, Ronald Reagan & wife & vice-president Rockefeller on the podium, 8/16-19/76. JTB. U.S. News ... More

President Gerald Ford, as the Republican Nominee, Shakes Hands with Nomination Foe Ronald Reagan on the Closing Night of the Republican National Convention

President Gerald Ford, as the Republican Nominee, Shakes Hands with No...

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Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton congratulates Lieutenant General Charles C. Krulak after announcing Krulak's nomination as the next Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Secretary made the announcement atop Mount Suribachi following a memorial service commemorating the 50th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. The service was attended by hundreds of both American and Japanese veterans

Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton congratulates Lieutenant General ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry A. Cosgrove Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

[President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Senator Paul Simon and others on stage celebrating the nomination of Bill Clinton as the Democratic Party candidate for president, at the 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago]

[President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Sena...

Date from caption information for contact sheet ROLL CALL-COLOR-1996-5017 or corresponding negative sleeve. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: ROLL CALL-COLOR-1996-5017, no. 9. Forms part of: CQ R... More

Gordon R. England, nominee for Secretary of the Navy, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) at his nomination hearings on Capital Hill

Gordon R. England, nominee for Secretary of the Navy, testifies before...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Capital Hill State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dolores L. Parlato, USN Release... More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - - Official Portrait. Sean O'Keefe was sworn in as NASA's 10th Administrator on Dec. 21, 2001, following his nomination by President George W. Bush on Nov. 14 and confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 20. KSC-02PD0004

WASHINGTON, D.C. - - Official Portrait. Sean O'Keefe was sworn in as ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - - Official Portrait. Sean O'Keefe was sworn in as NASA's 10th Administrator on Dec. 21, 2001, following his nomination by President George W. Bush on Nov. 14 and confirmation by the U.S. Sen... More

Department of the Army civilian Gretchen Buehler, Department of Training, Mobilization and Security, poses for a picture, using an ink-jet printer, for nomination to the Army Individual Disability program

Department of the Army civilian Gretchen Buehler, Department of Traini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Department of the Army civilian Brad Holthaus, Department of Training, Mobilization and Security, poses for a picture, trimming a laminated poster, for nomination to the Army Individual Disability program

Department of the Army civilian Brad Holthaus, Department of Training,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

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Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

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Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Senate Committee Hearing on Alphonso Jackson Nomination Subject Description: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, on Capi... More

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