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Congressional Clean Up

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Congressional Clean Up
Congressional Clean Up
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Date

1947-07-27

Maker

Associated Press Wirephoto

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (19.1 x 23.5 cm)

Accession Number

PA2011.09.0122

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

A workman tidied the House Chamber after a rowdy close to work before the first summer recess of the 80th Congress. The first Republican-led Congress in 16 years finished up business at half past midnight on July 27, 1947.

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