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Congressman Collection (#3)

"Trailblazers in Congress: Pioneering Black Senators and Representatives" In 1872

Background imageCongressman Collection: Urner, Hon. Milton G. of Md. (1879-1883), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Urner, Hon. Milton G. of Md. (1879-1883), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Urner, Hon. Milton G. of Maryland. (1879-1883), between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Cox, Hon. Jacob D. of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Cox, Hon. Jacob D. of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Cox, Hon. Jacob D. of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Murch, Hon. Thompson Henry of Maine, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Murch, Hon. Thompson Henry of Maine, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Murch, Hon. Thompson Henry of Maine, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Hayes, President Rutherford B. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Hayes, President Rutherford B. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Hayes, President Rutherford B. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: McCormick, Hon. Richard Cunningham, Delegate from Arizona and M. C. from N. Y. c. 1865-1880

McCormick, Hon. Richard Cunningham, Delegate from Arizona and M. C. from N. Y. c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
McCormick, Hon. Richard Cunningham, Delegate from Arizona and M.C.[Member of Congress?] from New York, c.1865-1880. Served as a correspondent of the New York Evening Post

Background imageCongressman Collection: Banett, Hon. M. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Banett, Hon. M. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Banett, Hon. M.C. [Member of Congress?], between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Haskell, Hon. Dudley of Kansas, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Haskell, Hon. Dudley of Kansas, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Haskell, Hon. Dudley of Kansas, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Ryan, Hon. Thomas of Ka. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Ryan, Hon. Thomas of Ka. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Ryan, Hon. Thomas of Kansas? between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Dinismore, Hon. S. P. of N. Y. ?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Dinismore, Hon. S. P. of N. Y. ?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Dinismore, Hon. S.P. of New York?, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Warmoth, Hon. J. of MO, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Warmoth, Hon. J. of MO, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Warmoth, Hon. J. of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Creary, Hon. W. of Mich. ?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Creary, Hon. W. of Mich. ?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Creary, Hon. W. of Michigan?, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Atwood, Hon. Anson of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Atwood, Hon. Anson of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Atwood, Hon. Anson of New York, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Chandler, Hon. Wm E. of N. H. Secty of Navy in Arthur Adm. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Chandler, Hon. Wm E. of N. H. Secty of Navy in Arthur Adm. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Chandler, Hon. Wm E. of New Hampshire. Secty of Navy in Arthur Adm. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Decker, Hon. S. H. MC?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Decker, Hon. S. H. MC?, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Decker, Hon. S.H. MC?, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Stoughton, Hon. E. W. of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Stoughton, Hon. E. W. of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Stoughton, Hon. E.W. of New York, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Keogh, Hon. Thomas of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Keogh, Hon. Thomas of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Keogh, Hon. Thomas of North Carolina, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Brown, Hon. W. L. M. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Brown, Hon. W. L. M. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Brown, Hon. W.L. M.C. [Member of Congress?], between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Southard, Hon. Milton Isaiah of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Southard, Hon. Milton Isaiah of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Southard, Hon. Milton Isaiah of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Harris, Hon. J. S. of Tenn. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Harris, Hon. J. S. of Tenn. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Harris, Hon. J.S. of Tennessee, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Warner, Hon. Levi of Conn. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Warner, Hon. Levi of Conn. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Warner, Hon. Levi of Connecticut, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Adams, Hon. George M. of Ky. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Adams, Hon. George M. of Ky. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Adams, Hon. George M. of Kentucky, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Randall, Hon. Samuel J. of Pa. Speaker of the H. of R. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Randall, Hon. Samuel J. of Pa. Speaker of the H. of R. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Randall, Hon. Samuel J. of Pennsylvania. Speaker of the H. of R. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Spencer, Hon. W. B. of LA, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Spencer, Hon. W. B. of LA, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Spencer, Hon. W.B. of Louisiana, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Harris, Hon. B. W. of Mass. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Harris, Hon. B. W. of Mass. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Harris, Hon. B.W. of Massachusetts, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Ezekiel Silas Sampson of Iowa, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Ezekiel Silas Sampson of Iowa, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Ezekiel Silas Sampson of Iowa, 1865-1880. Sampson, Hon. Ezekiel Silas of Iowa Capt. and Lt. Col. in 5th Regt. Iowa Inf. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Ewing, Hon. Thomas Jr, delegate to the peace convention held in Wash. D. C. in 1861, c. 1865-1880

Ewing, Hon. Thomas Jr, delegate to the peace convention held in Wash. D. C. in 1861, c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Ewing, Hon. Thomas Jr, delegate to the peace convention held in Wash. D.C. in 1861, between 1865 and 1880. Col. of the 11th Kansas Vol. Cav. U.S.A. Maj. Gen

Background imageCongressman Collection: Stevenson, Hon. Adlai Ewing of Ill. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Stevenson, Hon. Adlai Ewing of Ill. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Stevenson, Hon. Adlai Ewing of Illinois, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Brewer, Hon. M. S. of Mich, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Brewer, Hon. M. S. of Mich, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Brewer, Hon. M.S. of Michigan, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: O Brien, Hon. James of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

O Brien, Hon. James of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
O Brien, Hon. James of New York, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Blackburn, Hon. Joseph C. S. of Ky. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Blackburn, Hon. Joseph C. S. of Ky. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Blackburn, Hon. Joseph C.S. of Kentucky, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Morton, Hon. Levy Parsons of N. Y. (Vice Pres. Ben. Harrison admn. ), between 1865 and 1880

Morton, Hon. Levy Parsons of N. Y. (Vice Pres. Ben. Harrison admn. ), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Morton, Hon. Levy Parsons of New York. (Vice Pres. Ben. Harrison admn.), between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Starin, Hon. John Henry of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Starin, Hon. John Henry of N. Y. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Starin, Hon. John Henry of New York, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Herbert, Hon. Hillary of ALA, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Herbert, Hon. Hillary of ALA, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Herbert, Hon. Hillary of Alabama, between 1865 and 1880. Capt. of Greenville Guards, CSA. Col. of 8th ALA. Inf. (disabled at Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864) Sec. of Navy in Clevelands Cabinet

Background imageCongressman Collection: McKenzie, Hon. James Ardren of Ky, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

McKenzie, Hon. James Ardren of Ky, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
McKenzie, Hon. James Ardren of Kentucky, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Hon. F. W. Seward, Ass t Sec. of State, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Hon. F. W. Seward, Ass t Sec. of State, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Hon. F.W. Seward, Ass t Sec. of State, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Astor, Hon. E. J. of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Astor, Hon. E. J. of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Astor, Hon. E.J. of North Carolina, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Chaffee, Hon. J. B. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Chaffee, Hon. J. B. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Chaffee, Hon. J.B. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Landers, Hon. Edward, Wash. Territory, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Landers, Hon. Edward, Wash. Territory, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Landers, Hon. Edward, Washington Territory, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Hart, Hon. T. D. of Miss. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Hart, Hon. T. D. of Miss. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Hart, Hon. T.D. of Mississippi. between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Shellabarger, Hon. Samuel of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Shellabarger, Hon. Samuel of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Shellabarger, Hon. Samuel of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Smith, Hon. Wm. Alexander of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Smith, Hon. Wm. Alexander of N. C. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Smith, Hon. Wm. Alexander of North Carolina, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Watterson, Hon. Henry of Ky, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Watterson, Hon. Henry of Ky, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Watterson, Hon. Henry of Kentucky, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: McDill, Hon. James Wilson of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

McDill, Hon. James Wilson of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
McDill, Hon. James Wilson of Iowa, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Wilson, Hon. Benjamin of W. Va. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Wilson, Hon. Benjamin of W. Va. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Wilson, Hon. Benjamin of West Virginia, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Sayler, Hon. Milton of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Sayler, Hon. Milton of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Sayler, Hon. Milton of Ohio, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Hardenburgh, Hon. G. A. of N. J. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Hardenburgh, Hon. G. A. of N. J. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Hardenburgh, Hon. G.A. of New Jersey, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageCongressman Collection: Webster, Hon. Edwin Hanson of Md. Colonel of 7th Md. Inf. Regt. 1862-3, ca. 1860-1865

Webster, Hon. Edwin Hanson of Md. Colonel of 7th Md. Inf. Regt. 1862-3, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Webster, Hon. Edwin Hanson of Md. Colonel of 7th Md. Inf. Regt. 1862-3, ca. 1860-1865

Background imageCongressman Collection: Stover, Hon. John Hubler of Missouri, 40th Congress, between 1860 and 1870. Creator: Unknown

Stover, Hon. John Hubler of Missouri, 40th Congress, between 1860 and 1870. Creator: Unknown
Stover, Hon. John Hubler of Missouri, 40th Congress, between 1860 and 1870. Private in Union Army, Colonel of 184th Pa. Inf. U.S.A




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"Trailblazers in Congress: Pioneering Black Senators and Representatives" In 1872, history was made as the first colored senators and representatives took their seats in the 41st Congress. These remarkable individuals shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations of African American leaders. One such trailblazer was Thaddeus Stevens, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement who fought tirelessly for equal rights. His unwavering dedication laid the foundation for progress that would follow. Adlai Stevenson, captured in a captivating black-and-white photo from around 1900, stands as a testament to perseverance. As one of the early black senators, he defied societal norms and championed justice within the hallowed halls of Congress. William Brown McKinley represented Illinois with distinction during his tenure as a representative in 1915. His commitment to serving his constituents exemplified true leadership and integrity. Walter Pierce's image at his desk in 1934 showcases an individual deeply engrossed in legislative matters. With determination etched on his face, he worked diligently to shape policies that would benefit all Americans. John Nance Garner held the esteemed position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives during December 1931. This powerful portrait captures him wielding a gavel with authority, symbolizing his influential role within Congress. Joseph Byrns' photograph from around 1935 depicts another speaker who left an indelible mark on American politics. Through eloquence and strategic maneuvering, he helped steer our nation through challenging times. Honorable Hiram Price's image dates back between 1855-1865 when America grappled with profound social changes. Though little is known about this enigmatic figure, it is clear that he played a significant role during this transformative era. Lastly, William Randolph Steele emerges from history's shadows as Wyoming's representative from 1865-1880—a period marked by reconstruction and the fight for civil rights.