Harris & Ewing photos from the 1940s

PELLY TESTIFIES BEFORE DIES COMMITTEE. William Dudley Pelley, once called the "American Hitler", today was called before the Dies committee to tell of his organization. Acting Chairman Starns said that Pelley's testimony would conclude the work of the committee. With Pelley seated in foreground and

RED FLAME" TAKES THE STAND AT DIES COMMITTEE. Anne Burlak, so-called "Red Flame" of the Communists, took a seat this morning before the Dies committee after Phil Frankfeld had refused to answer questions until he read a resolution. Seemingly enjoying herself immensely she told the committee that the

SOCIALIST PARTY PREPARES FOR CONVENTION OPENING HERE TOMORROW. The Socialist Party Convention to pick a candidate for the Presidency on the Socialist ticket will open here tomorrow with Norman Thomas leading the race by several delegates being welcomed to Washington by several delegates who preceded

SOCIALIST LEADER. A new informal picture of Norman Thomas, leader of the Socialist Party in this country. Thomas is in the capital attending the National Convention of the Socialist Party. He is expected to be named the party's presidential candidate at tomorrow's session which winds up the conventi

DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH AT SOCIALIST NATIONALIST CONVENTION. In delivering the keynote speech at the Socialist National Convention today, Maynard Krueger, Chicago University economics professor, warned that the United States will "continue down the toboggan slide" toward war or fascism unless the na

DIES COMMITTEE HEARS O'SHEA. Thomas Humphrey O'Shea, former New York subway worker, told the Dies committee today that Communist leaders in the transport worker's union have "absolute power" to paralyze the industry and maintain "gun clubs" for regular target practice.

DIES WITNESS EJECTED FROM COMMITTEE ROOM. Capitol police ejecting Michael Matthew J. Quill, President of the CIO Transport Workers, from the Dies Committee room. Chairman Dies ordered Quill's removal from the room following his--Quill's--action in denouncing the committee while being questioned. Qui

HOUSE NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE IN SESSION. A general view of the House Naval Affairs Committee Room as the committee convened for the second day of its investigation into the progress of defense preparations. Left to right around the rostrum: Rep. George J. Bates of Mass.; Rep. Jas. W. Mott of Oregon

EARL BROWDER TESTIFIES ON BILL TO RESTRICT ACTIVITIES OF ALIENS IN U.S. Earl Browder today urged a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to disapprove legislation requiring registration of allegedly subversive groups. Browder compared the legislation to the Alien and Sedition Acts which were passed ruing th

SOCIALIST LEADER BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE. Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for the presidency, today told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the Burke-Wadsworth compulsory training bill is "fascist" in nature. "Unquestionably we live in a world of risks" Thomas said, "but for our American

No scare at, June 18. Despite the tense situation abroad and talk of the s on this side no increase has made in the police detail guarding the British Embassy here. A solitary minion of the law still guards the majestic building

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Official Washington observes anniversary of president's inauguration. Washington, D.C., March 4. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today observed the beginning of his eighth year in the White House by attending services at St. John's Episcopal Church. Pictured here are Secretary of Agriculture Henry W

Officials honor president's seventh year in White House. Washington, D.C., March 4.President Roosevelt begins his eighth year in the White House today. In observance of the anniversary of his inauguration the President attended services at St. John's Episcopal Church. Congressional leaders, cabinet

Oregon Good Will tour winter carnival queen and court visit White House. Washington, D.C., Mar. 8. A good will tour of the Oregon Winter Sports Carnival with a queen and cortege of princesses today came to Washington in its swing around the country. Photographed with Presidential Secretary Brig. Gen

Patent Office employee pointing to copies of first patent granted after 1836 when patent laws were rewritten

Patent Office files. Washington, D.C., Feb. 29. Employees in the patent office file room. Approximately 2,180,00 patents are kept on file for public use, 2-29-40

Patent official, patent record files. Files of patents of which 2,180,00 have been issued. These files extend over 50 miles in total length and are kept in air conditioned portion of the building, washed air keeps paper from iridizing. Another old patent of drawing without the specification. This de

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Pershing Guest of Honor of Baltic Club. Washington, D.C., June 1. General John J. Pershing was Guest of Honor tonight at the annual dinner of the Baltic Club, which is comprised of members of the A.E.F. who served overseas with the famous General during the World War. Left to right: Maj. Gen. James

Person at door of Civilian Conservation Corps

Rep. Joseph E. Casey, Demo. of Mass., Feb. 1940

Rep. Karl Mundt, Repub., of S. Dakota, Feb. 1940

Rep. Karl Mundt, Repub., of S.D., 2-21-40

Robert Taft house, 2501 Mass. Ave.

Pres. of the United Rubber Workers of America-CIO, S.H. Dalrymple, urged House Labor Committee to put "solid bedrock" under The Wagner Act by making violators subject to criminal penalties, Feb. 9, 1940

President of German Red Cross in Washington for a visit. Washington, D.C., March 14. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Eduard of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, president of the German Red Cross, photographed on his arrival in Washington for a visit today, 3-14-40

President of Pan American Airways sees president. Washington, D.C., June 14. Following a conference with President Roosevelt, Juan Trippe, President of Pan American Airways, told reporters that his company is prepared to start Transpacific Air Service as soon as PMG Farely fixes a date for a first a

President of R.C.A. Washington, D.C., June 15. David Sarnoff, President of Radio Corporation of America, leaving the White House? yesterday after a call on President Roosevelt

President's house after its destruction by the British

President's wreath placed at Tomb of America's Unknown Soldier. Washington, D.C., May 30. Scene at Arlington National Cemetery today as Maj. Horace B. Smith, White House Military Aide, placed President Roosevelt's wreath at the Tomb of America's Unknown Soldier. Memorial Day found the President meet

Public is 'willing and ready' to accept additional taxes to support defense program; Morgenthau. Washington, D.C., June 12. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau today told the Senate Finance Committee that the public 'is willing and ready' to accept additional taxes to support the defense program

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Rep. Charles H. Leavy of Wash., 4-17-40

Rep. Clifford R. Hope, Republican of Kansas, Jan. 1940

Rep. Charles I. Faddis, Democrat of Pa., Jan. 1940

Rep. Clare Hoffman, Repub. of Mich.

Rep. Hamilton Fish on neutrality. Washington, D.C., Oct. 30. After the House Rules Committee Session, Rep. Hamilton Fish was interviewed by the press. He told reporters that he had no disposition to filibuster and hoped that congress would disposed of the matter by Friday night, but he said opponent

Rep. Florence Bolton of Ohio, 3-1940

Rep. Graham Arthur Barden

Rep. John H. Tolan, Democrat of Calif.

Rep. John R. Murdock, Congressman-at-large from Arizona

Rep. John J. Sparkman of Ala.

Rep. John K. Griffith, Democrat of La.

Rep. Lyle H. Boren, Democrat of Okla., Jan. 1940

Rep. Ralph E. Church, Rep. of Ill., Feb. 1940

Rep. Phil Ferguson, Democrat of Okla., Feb. 1940

Rep. Martin Dies. Chairman of the House Committee investigating unamerican activities, 2-17-40

Rep. Marvin Jones, Dem. of Texas

Rep. Robert Ramspeck, Democrat of Ga.

Rep. Sabath & Rep. Dempsey

Rep. William M. Colmer, Democrat of Miss., Feb. 1940

Reproduction of a patent grant. This particular one happens to be dedicated to the free use of the people

Reporters quiz French and British ambassadors following their conference with president. Washington, D.C., June 15. Reporters and cameramen surround the French Ambassador Count Rene De Saint-Quentin, left, and British Ambassador Lord Lothian as they left the White House today following a requested c

Republican from Minnesota. Washington, D.C., June 18. A new informal picture of Rep. John G. Alexander, Republican of Minnesota

Republican National Committee publicity. Releases of the Republican National Comm. Press Relations Department

Republican of Indiana. Washington, D.C., March 6. A new informal picture of Rep. Gerald W. Landis, Republican of Indiana, 3-6-40

Rev. Paul Schulte with airplane

Rev. Paul Schulte in airplane