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

Background imageCongressman Collection: James Garfield, 1881. Creator: Ole Peter Hansen Balling

James Garfield, 1881. Creator: Ole Peter Hansen Balling
James Garfield, 1881

Background imageCongressman Collection: John Adams, c. 1815. Creator: Unknown

John Adams, c. 1815. Creator: Unknown
John Adams, c. 1815

Background imageCongressman Collection: Benjamin franklin (XXXL)

Benjamin franklin (XXXL)
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by

Background imageCongressman Collection: Manuel Cortina (1802-1878), Spanish politician, oil

Manuel Cortina (1802-1878), Spanish politician, oil

Background imageCongressman Collection: Julio Marial and Tey, (Barcelona, ??1853-1929), businessman and politician, master builder

Julio Marial and Tey, (Barcelona, ??1853-1929), businessman and politician, master builder, federal Republican and friend of Valles and Ribot

Background imageCongressman Collection: Teodoro Llorente and Olivares, (Valencia, 1836-1911), lawyer, poet, writer and journalist

Teodoro Llorente and Olivares, (Valencia, 1836-1911), lawyer, poet, writer and journalist, conservative politician, representative to the court (1891, 1899), elected Senator (1896)

Background imageCongressman Collection: Alejandro Lerroux and Garcia (La Rambla, Cordoba, 1864-Madrid, 1949), Spanish writer

Alejandro Lerroux and Garcia (La Rambla, Cordoba, 1864-Madrid, 1949), Spanish writer, journalist and politician, chaired the government for a short period in the Second Spanish Republic

Background imageCongressman Collection: I Feed You All!, c. 1875

I Feed You All!, c. 1875
I Feed You All!, published c.1875 (colour lithograph). Poster to promote the importance of farming in the United States of America

Background imageCongressman Collection: Huey Long, American politician, early 1930s

Huey Long, American politician, early 1930s. Known as the Louisiana Kingfish, Huey Pierce Long, Jr, (1893-1935) served as Governor of Louisiana from 1928-1932

Background imageCongressman Collection: President Wilson in Congress recommending the US enter the war against Germany, 1917

President Wilson in Congress recommending the US enter the war against Germany, 1917
President Wilson in Congress recommending the US enter the war against Germany, Washington DC, USA, 1917. Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) served as President of the United States from 1913-1921

Background imageCongressman Collection: Charles H Grosvenor, American politician, 1898

Charles H Grosvenor, American politician, 1898. Grosvenor (1833-1917) served as a brigadier-general in the Union Army during the American Civil War

Background imageCongressman Collection: Robert Roberts Hitt, American politician, 1898

Robert Roberts Hitt, American politician, 1898. Hitt (1834-1906) was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing the state of Illinois from 1882 until his death

Background imageCongressman Collection: Thomas Brackett Reed, American politician, 1898

Thomas Brackett Reed, American politician, 1898. A Republican congressman from Maine, Reed twice served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1889-1891 and again from 1895-1899

Background imageCongressman Collection: Fernando Wood, American politician, c1860s (1955)

Fernando Wood, American politician, c1860s (1955). Wood (1812-1881) served as United States congressman from 1841-1843, 1863-1865 and 1867-1881 and was twice Mayor of New York City (1856-1858)

Background imageCongressman Collection: Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, c1850 (1955)

Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, c1850 (1955). A US Senator from 1821 until 1851, Benton (1782-1858) was a prominent advocate of the westward expansion of the United States

Background imageCongressman Collection: Henry Clay, American statesman, 1850 (1955)

Henry Clay, American statesman, 1850 (1955). Clay (1777-1852) was Secretary of State in the administration of John Quincy Adams, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency three times

Background imageCongressman Collection: A scene in the US House of Representatives, Washington DC, USA, c1860s (c1880)

A scene in the US House of Representatives, Washington DC, USA, c1860s (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London

Background imageCongressman Collection: Henry Clay, American statesman, (c1880)

Henry Clay, American statesman, (c1880). Clay (1777-1852) was Secretary of State in the administration of John Quincy Adams, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency three times

Background imageCongressman Collection: John Alexander Logan, Union soldier and politician, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers

John Alexander Logan, Union soldier and politician, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
John Alexander Logan, Union soldier and politician, 1862-1867. A member of the US House of Representatives before the Civil War

Background imageCongressman Collection: SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S. Brooks attacks Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate chamber, 22 May 1856. Contemporary American cartoon

Background imageCongressman Collection: PPRE2A-00272

PPRE2A-00272
Death of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives, 1848. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageCongressman Collection: US Congressmen fighting over an issue, early 1800s

US Congressmen fighting over an issue, early 1800s
A fight between US Congressmen who disagree, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCongressman Collection: Roger Sherman of Connecticut

Roger Sherman of Connecticut
Roger Sherman, a signer of the Declaration, jurist, and senator. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCongressman Collection: John A. Logan 1826 To 1886. Union General During American Civil War. Us Congressman

John A. Logan 1826 To 1886. Union General During American Civil War. Us Congressman. Creator Of Memorial Day. From Photograph By Matthew Brady

Background imageCongressman Collection: John Quincy Adams, 6th American president

John Quincy Adams, 6th American president

Background imageCongressman Collection: Paris Exhibition of 1889 - United States of America

Paris Exhibition of 1889 - United States of America - View down gallery - circular seating in F/G. Part of Box 119 Boswell Collection

Background imageCongressman Collection: JOSEPH MARION HERNANDEZ (1793-1857). American general and politician

JOSEPH MARION HERNANDEZ (1793-1857). American general and politician. First delegate to Congress from the territory, and brigadier general of the militia of Florida

Background imageCongressman Collection: ROBERT B. ELLIOTT. The Shackle Broken - by the Genius of Freedom, Lithograph by E

ROBERT B. ELLIOTT. The Shackle Broken - by the Genius of Freedom, Lithograph by E. Sachse & Co. 1874

Background imageCongressman Collection: PPRE2A-00060

PPRE2A-00060
John Quincy Adams in Congress defending the right of petition. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCongressman Collection: Reconstruction Committee meeting in Washington

Reconstruction Committee meeting in Washington
Joint House and Senate Reconstruction Committee, creators of the 14th Amendment, under Chairman Fessenden. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCongressman Collection: MARGARET CHASE SMITH (1897-1995). American legislator

MARGARET CHASE SMITH (1897-1995). American legislator. Being sworn in as a representative for the state of Maine, filling the position left by her husband after his death

Background imageCongressman Collection: EDWARD HULL CRUMP (1874-1954). American politician and Tennessee congressman. Photograph

EDWARD HULL CRUMP (1874-1954). American politician and Tennessee congressman. Photograph, 1947

Background imageCongressman Collection: HAROLD GROSS (1899-1987). American politician and Iowa congressman. Photograph, c1960

HAROLD GROSS (1899-1987). American politician and Iowa congressman. Photograph, c1960

Background imageCongressman Collection: MARTIN DIES JR. (1900-1972). American politician and Texas congressman. Photograph

MARTIN DIES JR. (1900-1972). American politician and Texas congressman. Photograph, 1952

Background imageCongressman Collection: CLARE HOFFMAN (1875-1967). American politician and Michigan congressman. Photograph

CLARE HOFFMAN (1875-1967). American politician and Michigan congressman. Photograph, 1956

Background imageCongressman Collection: DANIEL ALDEN REED (1875-1959). American football coach and New York congressman

DANIEL ALDEN REED (1875-1959). American football coach and New York congressman. Photograph, 1954

Background imageCongressman Collection: ARTHUR VIVIAN WATKINS (1886-1973). United States Senator from the state of Utah

ARTHUR VIVIAN WATKINS (1886-1973). United States Senator from the state of Utah. Photograph, 1951

Background imageCongressman Collection: DENNIS CHAVEZ (1888-1962). American congressmen and senator from New Mexico. Photograph

DENNIS CHAVEZ (1888-1962). American congressmen and senator from New Mexico. Photograph, c1945

Background imageCongressman Collection: JOHN LINDSAY (1920-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73

JOHN LINDSAY (1920-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73. Lindsay carrying his proposed budget to a meeting. Photograph by Orlando Fernandez, April 1966

Background imageCongressman Collection: JOHN H. TOLAN (1877-1947). United States Representative from California. Photograph

JOHN H. TOLAN (1877-1947). United States Representative from California. Photograph, 1940

Background imageCongressman Collection: Alexander Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936). u

Alexander Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936). u
ALEXANDER MITCHELL PALMER (1872-1936). U.S. Attorney General and Pennsylvania Congressman known for launching the Palmer Raids. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageCongressman Collection: JOHN LINDSAY (1921-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73

JOHN LINDSAY (1921-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73. Photographed speaking at City Hall in New York City, at the Board of Estimate meeting, 15 April 1963

Background imageCongressman Collection: JERRY VOORHIS (1901-1984). Horace Jeremiah Jerry Voorhis. Democratic politician from California

JERRY VOORHIS (1901-1984). Horace Jeremiah Jerry Voorhis. Democratic politician from California. Photograph, 1939

Background imageCongressman Collection: NEWT VIRGUS MILLS (1899-1996). U. S. Representative from Louisiana

NEWT VIRGUS MILLS (1899-1996). U. S. Representative from Louisiana
NEWT VIRGUS MILLS (1899-1996). U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Mills, who was a cotton farmer before entering the legislature, posed as a planter for a photographer, 1939

Background imageCongressman Collection: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A session of the House of Representatives in the U. S

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A session of the House of Representatives in the U. S
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. A session of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Photograph, c1925

Background imageCongressman Collection: GOLFERS, c1926. American politicians waiting their turn on the golf course at the

GOLFERS, c1926. American politicians waiting their turn on the golf course at the Chevy Chase Club outside of Washington D.C. Left to right: Herbert W. Taylor, William N. Jardine, Albert H

Background imageCongressman Collection: SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. Senator Reed Smoot, left, and Representative Willis C

SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. Senator Reed Smoot, left, and Representative Willis C. Hawley on the steps of the Capitol with baskets of petitions for reductions in their proposed tariff bill

Background imageCongressman Collection: 71st CONGRESS, 1929. Former Clerk of the House of Representatives, William Tyler Page (1868-1942)

71st CONGRESS, 1929. Former Clerk of the House of Representatives, William Tyler Page (1868-1942), giving a lecture to newly elected members of the 71st Congress about their new duties at the Capitol




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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.