Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B, Antique Wall Art

Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.

Library of Congress record: Created 1940 January 2 Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Neg. gives date as 1939, however, surrounding negs. with similar caption say 1940. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at Speaker warms up for opening of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead appeared in rare form today as he took a few practice swings for photographers with the gavel he will open the House tomorrow when the third session of the 76th Congress convenes Glass negatives.

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