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Pujo Committee, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pujo Committee, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Pujo Committee, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pujo Committee, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pujo Committee, 1912. [American lawyer Samuel J. Untermyer, counsel-investigator to the Committee, famously cross-examined J. P. Morgan and other New York bankers. The Pujo Committee was a congressional subcommittee formed to investigate the so-called "money trust", a community of Wall Street bankers and financiers that exerted powerful control over the nation's finances]
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This striking photograph, titled "Pujo Committee, 1912" by Harris & Ewing, captures a pivotal moment in American financial history. The Pujo Committee was a congressional subcommittee formed in response to growing concerns about the so-called "money trust," a powerful community of Wall Street bankers and financiers who exerted significant control over the nation's finances. At the center of the image stands Samuel J. Untermyer, the committee's counsel-investigator, famously cross-examining J.P. Morgan and other New York bankers. Untermyer's intense focus and determination are palpable as he delves into the intricacies of the financial world, challenging the status quo and pushing for transparency and accountability. The photograph was taken during a critical period in American history, when the country was grappling with the consequences of the Panic of 1907 and the growing influence of big business on politics. The Pujo Committee's inquiry was a significant step towards regulating the financial sector and protecting the public interest. The photograph is a testament to the power of investigation and the role of the law in shaping the nation's financial landscape. It captures a moment of political and financial drama, with a cast of characters that includes George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze, who worked for Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, as well as other prominent figures of the time. This image is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the people and events that shaped the United States during the 1910s. It is a reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the financial sector and beyond.
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