View portrait of late speaker. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. A portrait of the late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns was hung at the Capitol for the first time today. The first to view it were Speaker William B. Bankhead (left) and Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee, Cronies of the late Speaker fo

Bosses of Senate and House admire portraits by Christy. Washington, D.C., March 10. Vice President Garner and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead view the oil portraits of themselves by Howard Chandler Christy, (left) noted American artist. The portrait of Speaker Bankhead is completed but the

Son of late Speaker welcomed by Speaker Bankhead on arrival to assume duties as representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Jr., right, of Tennessee, son of the late Speaker of the House, was warmly greeted by Speaker Bankhead on his arrival at the Capitol today for the

House leaders in huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, (left) and Rep. John J. O'Connor, House Majority, snapped at the Capitol today as they discussed plans for the special session which convenes on November 15. 11/12/37

Republican House Leader praises Speaker Bankhead as 76th Congress convenes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Speaker William Bankhead, left, was today characterized as a 'great American' by Republican House Leader Joseph W. Martin, Jr., right, in a short address before the 76th Congress when it convened. T

House Democratic leaders holding post mortem of caucus today. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. After a two hour session in the House chamber this afternoon, the Democratic Caucus broke up and the results were: Patrick Boland, Pennsylvania, House Whip; William B. Bankhead, Speaker; Sam Rayburn, Texas, Major

House leaders. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. House leaders discussing last-minute details incident to the convening of the joint session of congress today to hear President Roosevelt read his message in person. Left to right: Rep. Bertrand Snell of New York, House Minority Leader; Speaker Bankhead; and

Like father like sons. Washington, D.C., April 21. Chips off the old block are Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead and Senator John H. Bankhead, democrats from Alabama. Their father, the late Senator John H. Bankhead, also spent many years in Congress

Judiciary" huddle. Washington, D.C., March 19. Vice President Garner (left) and Speaker William Bankhead went into a huddle today. the various phases of the President's proposed Supreme Court plan, as who isn't discussing the same thing these days, 3/19/1937