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- President Kennedy Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, 1962 or 1963 - This picture postcard -- published by the United States Capitol Historical Society -- depicts President John F. Kennedy delivering a State of the Union message in a Joint Session of Congress during January of 1962 or 1963. It was mailed by Mr. and Mrs. Don Andrews on August 3, 1968, during a two-week vacation to Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
- 1962-1963
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President Kennedy Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, 1962 or 1963
This picture postcard -- published by the United States Capitol Historical Society -- depicts President John F. Kennedy delivering a State of the Union message in a Joint Session of Congress during January of 1962 or 1963. It was mailed by Mr. and Mrs. Don Andrews on August 3, 1968, during a two-week vacation to Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
- Invitation to John F. Kennedy Inauguration, January 20, 1961 - Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- January 20, 1961
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Invitation to John F. Kennedy Inauguration, January 20, 1961
Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- Invitation to Attend the Presidential Inauguration of Barack H. Obama, January 20, 2009 -
- January 20, 2009
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Invitation to Attend the Presidential Inauguration of Barack H. Obama, January 20, 2009
- "All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything," 2020 -
- 1990
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"All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything," 2020
- Trade Card for Ariosa Coffee, Arbuckle Bros., "District of Columbia," 1883 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card for Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company provides information about its Ariosa coffee and features a colorful image in a series depicting the United States and its territories.
- 1883
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Trade Card for Ariosa Coffee, Arbuckle Bros., "District of Columbia," 1883
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card for Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company provides information about its Ariosa coffee and features a colorful image in a series depicting the United States and its territories.
- Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915 -
- 1915
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Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915
- Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in <em>Harper's Weekly</em> on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
- August 01, 1885
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Line Engraving from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Hero of Our Age, -Dead!," 1885
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- reflected his political and social leanings. Nast was a friend and supporter of Ulysses Grant. This engraving appeared in Harper's Weekly on August 1, 1885, about ten days after the former President's death.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Washington, D.C., February 28, 1919 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in major cities throughout the United States. Ford opened its Washington, D.C., branch in 1916. Designed by Albert Kahn, the building's neoclassical details fit well with neighboring structures on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ford sold the building in 1931, and it was demolished in 1979. The Canadian Embassy was built in its place.
- February 28, 1919
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Washington, D.C., February 28, 1919
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in major cities throughout the United States. Ford opened its Washington, D.C., branch in 1916. Designed by Albert Kahn, the building's neoclassical details fit well with neighboring structures on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ford sold the building in 1931, and it was demolished in 1979. The Canadian Embassy was built in its place.
- Truman Handy Newberry Campaign Button, 1918 - Republican and wealthy industrialist Truman H. Newberry ran against Henry Ford for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 1918. Newberry's campaign attacked Ford's pre-war pacificism and the efforts of his son, Edsel, to secure a draft deferment. Newberry narrowly won, but his campaign ran afoul of spending violations. Though eventually cleared, Newberry could not shake the effects of the scandal, and he resigned in 1922.
- 1918
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Truman Handy Newberry Campaign Button, 1918
Republican and wealthy industrialist Truman H. Newberry ran against Henry Ford for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 1918. Newberry's campaign attacked Ford's pre-war pacificism and the efforts of his son, Edsel, to secure a draft deferment. Newberry narrowly won, but his campaign ran afoul of spending violations. Though eventually cleared, Newberry could not shake the effects of the scandal, and he resigned in 1922.
- Congressional Library in the U.S. Capitol, 1862-1875 - During most of the 19th century, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol. In 1851, disaster struck when a fire destroyed a large portion of the Library's collection. A year later, Congress approved funding for the acquisition of books and the construction of a fireproof cast-iron room. The dedicated library space opened in 1853.
- 1862-1875
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Congressional Library in the U.S. Capitol, 1862-1875
During most of the 19th century, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol. In 1851, disaster struck when a fire destroyed a large portion of the Library's collection. A year later, Congress approved funding for the acquisition of books and the construction of a fireproof cast-iron room. The dedicated library space opened in 1853.