112th Congress, 2nd Session
February 18, 1797
On this date, John Bell, the 23rd Speaker of the House was born near Nashville, Tennessee.
November 14, 1839
One-term Representative John V. Creely was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
June 16, 1870
Architect of the Capitol Edward Clark formally asked artist Seth Eastman to decorate the House Committee on Military Affairs hearing room.
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