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Just an old congressional custom. One of the old customs in connection with the opening of Congress is to send a joint committee to the president to inform him that Congress has convened. The photograph shows the delegation at the White House following the convening of the present session. Front row
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Just an old congressional custom. One of the old customs in connection with the opening of Congress is to send a joint committee to the president to inform him that Congress has convened. The photograph shows the delegation at the White House following the convening of the present session. Front row

Harris & Ewing · 1930-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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washington (d.c.)district of columbiaglass negativesunited states
Credit lineJust an old congressional custom. One of the old customs in connection with the opening of Congress is to send a joint committee to the president to inform him that Congress has convened. The photogra. 1930-01-01. Harris & Ewing. Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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