Well-known attend Gehrig funeral in New York
Noted sports and public figures gathered in New York for the funeral of Lou Gehrig former New York Yankee first baseman who died of a paralysis condition at 38. Front row shows Gehrig’s casket leaving the church with Manager Joe McCarthy, Bill Dickey and others among honorary pallbearers.
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Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
New York City
Iron Horse
Ruth
New York
New York Yankee
Ambassador Winant reports to Roosevelt at White House
United States Ambassador to Britain John G. Winant is pictured at the White House door in Washington as he prepared to enter and brief President Roosevelt on the European situation. Mrs. Winant remained in London.
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United States
Britain
John G. Winant
U. S
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Winant
London
Roosevelt’s Son in Cairo Near East War Aid Trip Ends
Captain James Roosevelt eldest son of the U S president left Cairo after a three week tour as special observer with British Middle East Forces. He spoke with General Sir Archibald Wavell and is believed to submit a report on war materials needs and how to expedite delivery to the Near East.
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Middle East
James Roosevelt
U. S
Cairo
Egypt
Archibald Wavell
Britain
Roosevelt
Near East
First Maryland Woman Steps Into Congress
Katharine Edgar Byron, a Democrat and widow of Representative William D. Byron, becomes the first Maryland woman elevated to Congress. She is pictured in Washington with her son James, 13, as she assumes duties.
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Congress
Maryland
Katherine Edgar Byron
William D. Byron
James
Washington
Legislative Leaders Meet With President Roosevelt at White House
Legislative leaders gather with President Roosevelt at the White House in Washington for a major discussion on national affairs and current congressional legislation. Visible left to right are House Majority Leader John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas, Vice President Henry A. Wallace, and Senator Walter F. George of Georgia, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Congress
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Henry A. Wallace
Walter F. George
Georgia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Dick) Hull
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Willhelm II
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