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Mace Used to Impress: Unruly House Member
The mace, symbol of authority in the House, is shown in a pedestrian position beside the speaker. When a member defies orders, the speaker signals his power by having the mace carried around the chamber to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Associated
White House
Roosevelt
Lord Halifax
Leighton McCarthy
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Caserta
Italy
Fifth Army
Tennessee
U. S
Morgantown
W. Va
Washington, D. C
Joseph O’mahoney
Wyoming
Jennings Randolph
House of Representatives
Collier’s