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Edition for Educators—The House By the Numbers

by History on November 29, 2016

Before the 115th Congress (2017–2019) convenes in early January, review the latest statistics about the House and its history on the History, Art & Archives website.

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Categories: Education

From Candidate to Congresswoman

by History on November 21, 2016

Early on November 7, 1916, households with telephones in Montana received a call. “Good morning! Have you voted for Jeannette Rankin?”

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Categories: Rankin Centennial, Minorities in Congress, Oral History

The Many Depictions of Thomas Brackett Reed

by Art on November 14, 2016

On October 18th we wished Thomas Brackett Reed, accomplished and admired three-time Speaker of the House of Representatives, a happy 177th birthday!

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Categories: Art & Artifacts, People

Get Out the Vote

by Archives on November 7, 2016

An Official Ballot Dropped into a Ballot Box
After months of political advertisements and debates, citizens turn out to elect their Representatives on Election Day. Incumbent and hopeful Members of Congress also show up at the polls in their home districts, casting a ballot (presumably) for themselves. Three photographs from the House Collection show past Representatives in the act of voting, while also posing for a good photo op.

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Categories: Art & Artifacts, Elections, Photography

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