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Barber Shop at American Center, Brisbane, Australia

Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal OfficerSeries: Photographs of American Military Activities

Original caption: April 26, 1944 Barber shop at American Center, (Brisbane, Australia.) Photographer: Pfc Joseph McCoy

This black and white photograph shows a row of six barber chairs, each with a man sitting in it, covered with a cloth.  Barbers stand behind each chair in white coats, cutting hair.  You can see the feet of people in another row of chairs facing the first row on the left side of the photograph.  More people sit in the back of the barber shop.

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Boxing default won by T. Gherity, championship tournament held at the Cirque de Paris, April 25, 1919. Paris, Seine, France

Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal OfficerSeries: Photographs of American Military Activities

Original caption: DEFAULT WON FROM T. GHERITY, (boxing).  Championship tournament held at the Cirque de Paris Saturday night April 25th, 1919.  Paris, Seine, France.

This small black and white photograph pasted to a card shows a shirtless man with his arms folded, looking directly at the camera.

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News Note: A Bill Has Been Introduced in the Illinois Legislature Limiting Women's Hats to a Diameter of Eighteen Inches

Record Group 46: Records of the U.S. SenateSeries: Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

This illustration entitled, "News Note: A Bill Has Been Introduced in the Illinois Legislature Limiting Women's Hats to a Diameter of Eighteen Inches", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on April 24, 1909, depicts the serious nature of issues caused by women wearing large hats, especially for men sitting behind them at sporting events.

Two women with enormous hats sit in the front row of a sporting event.  One is holding a scorecard and pencil.  The men behind them are maneuvering to see around them.  A man further back is standing up calling to a policeman, “Officer, do your duty!”  The man wears a sport coat, tie, starched collar, and a straw hat.  The other men in the stands are similarly dressed.  The police officer is standing amid the crowded stands.  His helmet says, “Hat Cop.”  He holds an 18 inch ruler and measuring tape.

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Diary of Robert E. Peary, page 5

Collection XP: Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary Family CollectionSeries: North Pole Diaries

[double underline] C. Columbia [/double underline]

16 ret. m.      61 d. 

Wed-Thurs. Apr. 22-23

8.-a.m. Apr. 23

My life work is [ended - crossed out] accomplished. The thing which it was intended from the beginning that I should do, the thing which I believed could be done, & that I could do, I have done.

I have got the North Pole out of my system.

After 23 yrs. of effort, hard work, disappointments, hardships, privations, more or less suffering & some risks, I have won the last, great, geographical prize, the North Pole, for the credit of the U.S., the Service to which I belong, myself, & my family.

My work is the finish, the cap & the climax, of 300 years of effort, loss of life, & expenditure of millions, by some of the best men of the civilized nations of

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Application for Headstone for Looking Back Isaac

Record Group 92: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster GeneralSeries: Applications for Headstones

Isaac Looking Back - South Dakota, Pvt. 355 Inf. 89 Div. September 12, 1918

Killed in action.

Application for Headstone

NAME: Isaac, Looking Back

RANK: Private

COMPANY: L

U.S. Regiment, State Organization, or Vessel: 355 Inf.

DATE OF DEATH: Sept. 12 - 18.

If World War Veteran -

Division: 89th

State: S.D.

Emblem: Christian

NAME OF CEMETERY: Messiah

CITY: McLaughlin

STATE: S.D.

TO BE SHIPPED TO: George Looking Back, McLaughlin, Corson Co., South Dakota.

 May 9, 1929

PERMANENT ADDRESS: Little Eagle, S.D.

DATE: April 22, 1929

Geo Looking Back, Consignee

Approved: TATE, GEORGIA APR 13 1931

Shipped: 5-2-31

Address: Little Eagle, S.D.

Date: April 22. -29

This application is for the UNMARKED grave of a Soldier.  It is understood the stone will be furnished and delivered at the railroad station or steamboat landing above indicated, at Government expense, freight prepaid, and agreed it will be promptly removed and set up at private expense.

Martin Littledogg, Applicant

HD. 5-13-29

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134 - Combat - Operation Oklahoma Hills - April 21, 1969

Record Group 127: Records of the U.S. Marine CorpsSeries: Black and White Photographs of Marine Corps Activities in VietnamFile Unit: Divider/Subject - 134 - Combat - Operation Oklahoma Hills

[handwritten] 96 [/handwritten]

[stamp] 35mm Negative [/stamp]

ID-12-111-69

1st MarDiv

Vietnam

21Apr69   Photog: Sgt. A.V. Huffman

OPERATION OKLAHOMA HILLS--Private first class Willie Brown sends a steady stream of M-60 machine gun fire at the enemy.

DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

jld

A371937

127 GVB-134

[photo of two soldiers, soldier on right firing machine gun]

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San Cristobal Bridge - Erection Crew

Record Group 30: Records of the Bureau of Public RoadsSeries: Historical Photograph FilesFile Unit: Highways - Inter-American - Panama

Original caption: Bridge 7 No. 29 San Cristobal Bridge - Erection crew - Taken April 20, 1939. State: Panama.

This photograph, mounted on a yellow card, shows five construction workers posing for the picture on a tall utility pole.  One stand on top of the pole with one arm raised.  Two sit on cables extending from the pole, and two more stand further down the pole on foot rests.

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Letter from Mrs. H. Lipsett to the Department of Justice Requesting an Investigation into an Unnamed Bolshevik Living in Los Angeles

Record Group 60: General Records of the Department of JusticeSeries: Straight Numerical FilesFile Unit: 20600 Section 5 [1/2]

ESTABLISHED 1921

                                                       O. B. Dry Goods Store

                                                          MRS. H. LIPSETT

                                                           PROPRIETOR

                                                      5034 NEWPORT AVENUE

                                                      OCEAN BEACH, CALIF.

[stamped on left margin] CRIMINAL DIVISION APR 24 1929 RECEIVED [/stamped on left margin]

[stamped on right margin] RECORD [/stamped right margin]

[red check mark on right margin]

[written in red on right margin 202600]

[stamped on right margin] illegible APR 24 ?? A.M. BU. INV. LUMBING [/stamped on right margin]

                                                        April 19, 1929

Department of Justice

Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Do you encourage Bolshevism in this country?  Do you tolerate Bolshevism in the United States?

If you do then I am awfully sorry to waste my time in writing and your time in reading these few lines.  [stamped] APR 26 1929 [/stamped]

But if you do not (and I am sure that you do not) then the address which I am enclosing will stand a little investigation and a great deal of your attention, I presume.  

This man has been a stark raving socialist, social democrat, and at the present time he is a bolshevik.

He is a born Russian, a Canadian subject, and for the last seven years he has been living in Los Angeles.

I do not believe that at the present time he is taking an active part in any bolshevik movement, but he has a recently made a will leaving his property to the Communist party.

Any questions that you care to ask me I will be glad to answer.

                          Respectfully yours,

                         [handwritten] Mrs. H. Lipsett [/handwritten]

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Presidential Proclamation 3282 of April 18, 1959, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower declaring May 1, 1959 Loyalty Day.

Record Group 11: General Records of the United States GovernmentSeries: Presidential Proclamations

LOYALTY DAY, 1959

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS loyalty to the United States of America, its democratic traditions and institutions, and the liberties embodied in our Constitution is essential to the preservation of our freedoms in a world threatened by totalitarianism; and

WHEREAS it is fitting and proper that we reaffirm by special observance our loyalty to our country and our gratitude for the precious heritage of freedom and liberty under law; and

WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution of July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 369), has designated May 1 of each year as Loyalty Day, and has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States, and upon all patriotic, civic, educational, and other interested organizations, to observe Friday, May 1, 1959, as Loyalty Day, in schools and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States and the renewal of their dedication to the concepts of the freedom and dignity of man.

I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-third.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

By the President:

Robert Murphy

Acting Secretary of State

[black stamp] The National Archives and Records Service Filed and Made Available for Public Inspection APR 23 1 35 PM '59 in the Federal Register Division

3282

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Segre's anti-proton experiment, counting area, Tom Elioff. Photograph taken April 17, 1959. Bevatron-1783

Record Group 434: General Records of the Department of EnergySeries: Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

This black and white photograph shows two men in a room of 1950’s computer equipment, with many dials and cables everywhere.  One man is standing and appears to be adjusting the equipment, while the other is sitting at a desk looking at a large binder and making notes.

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NSDD 119 Strategic Defense Initiative

Collection RR-NSC: Numbered National Security Policy PapersSeries: National Security Decision Directives (NSDDs)

NSDD 119 (handwritten)

SECRET (crossed out)

 THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

SYSTEM II

91482

C.F.

1855545.

N00018

SECRET (crossed out)

NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION 

DIRECTIVE NUMBER

STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (U) (crossed out)

The current strategy of nuclear deterrence based upon the threat of retaliation has been successful to date; but it is subject to a number of destabilizing factors in the next generation. The U.S. has actively sought to strengthen the stability and credibility of deterrence and reduce the threat of nuclear war through modernization of its strategic forces and by making significant arms reduction proposals. The Soviet Union's unwillingness thus far to consider true arms reductions, and its massive increases in strategic offensive forces have necessitated continued U.S. actions to preserve our deterrent capabilities. NSDDs 12, 13, and 91 establish Administration policy on strategic forces modernization and nuclear weapons employment and outline our continued adherence to the concept of nuclear deterrence as the means for protecting the security of the United States and our allies. (S) (crossed out)

However, given the uncertain long-term future of offensive deterrence, I believe that an effort must also be made to identify alternative means of deterring nuclear war and protecting our national security interests. In particular, the U.S. should investigate the feasibility of eventually shifting toward reliance upon a defensive concept. Future deterrence should, if possible, be underwritten by a capability to defeat a hostile attack. (S) (crossed out)

New technologies appear to offer the possibility of helping eventually eliminate the most destabilizing threat to the U.S. and its allies, ballistic missile attack. The technology and policy studies undertaken in response to NSSD 6-83 have confirmed that a defense against ballistic missile attack might eventually be developed and could play a critical role in enhancing deterrence. The Defensive Technologies Study described a technology program of R&D and demonstration which might eventually lead to a decision to proceed with development of a ballistic missile defense system. (S) (crossed out) There is also growing concern over a potential Soviet breakout from ABM Treaty. Evidence of Soviet efforts to develop a ballistic missile defense capability makes it incumbent upon the U.S. to do its utmost to acquire its own strategic defense

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Condemnation Decree filed in U.S. v. All the Rights, Titles, of Robert E. Lee (Robert E. Lee Confiscation Case)

Record Group 21: Records of District Courts of the United StatesSeries: Confiscation Case FilesFile Unit: U.S. v. The Right, Title, Interest, and Estate of Robert E. Lee

[printed] At a special term of the District Court of the United States of America for the Eastern District of Virginia, held at the Court Room in the [handwritten] Customs House Building [typed] in the city of [handwritten] Alexandria [printed], on [handwritten] Friday the 15th day of April, [printed] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred sixty three

[printed] Present, the Honorable John C. Underwood, District Judge.

[handwritten] No. 85

United States

vs.

All the rights titles interests and the Estate of Robert E Lee in and to All that certain piece parcel or lot of land and to the Home and buildings thereon situated lying and being in Alexandria County in the Eastern District of Virginia known as the Arlington House Estate formerly owned by George Washington Parke Custis and lately occupied by the said Robert E Lee Consisting of Eleven Hundred acres more or less Together with all the goods chattels and the personal property of the said Robert E Lee in and upon the said premises [illegible]

[printed] The papers in this cause having been heretofore returned, the usual proclamation having been made, the default of all persons being duly entered, and notwithstanding said default, witnesses having been called and examined by [handwritten] L H Chandler [printed] , Attorney for the United States, and due deliberation being had on the pleadings and proofs, it is thereupon, on motion of the said [handwritten] L H Chandler [printed] , ordered, adjudged, sentenced, and decreed by the Court, that the real and personal property mentioned and described in the libel in this cause, be, and the same accordingly is confiscated and condemned as forfeited to the United States.

 [printed] And upon like motion it is further ordered, adjudged, and decreed, that the Clerk of this Court issue a decree of venditioni exponas to the Marshall of the District, returnable upon [handwritten] ascending [illegible word]; [typed] and that the said Marshal, after having given at least [handwritten- Tene?] [printed] days notice of the time, place, and terms of sale [carrot-handwritten in] of the personal property [printed] by publication thereof in [handwritten] the Virginia State District in one or more [illegible word] [printed] published in the city of [handwritten] Alexandriae. [illegible 3 words] dat. Notice of [illegible word] place and [illegible word] of sale of the Real Estate by [persecutions?] thereof in one or more [illegible 2 words] in the City of Alexandria and in one or more [illegible 2 words] in the City of Washington DC [printed] sell the said property at public sale, for cash, to the highest bidder, and execute a deed for the real estate to the purchaser, and bring the proceeds of said sale into this Court for its action thereon.

[handwritten signature] John C. Underwood 

Dist Judge

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And the Clerk Will Call the Roll!

Record Group 46: Records of the U.S. SenateSeries: Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

This cartoon depicts members of the House as puppets manipulated by the Clerk of the House.  The many members of the House sit in rows on benches.  Strings lead from each man to the Clerk of the House who is depicted as much larger.  He is in the gallery holding all the strings in one hand and a gavel in the other.  He wears a top hat

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Letter from Louise E. Jefferson to Secretary Harold Ickes Regarding Marian Anderson's Concert

Record Group 48: Records of the Office of the Secretary of the InteriorSeries: Central Classified FilesFile Unit: Racial Discrimination - Anderson, Marian

[stamped in upper right corner "Interior Dept Recvd Apr 14 1939 Office of the Secretary"]

Louise E. Jefferson

130 West 130 St.,

New York City, N.Y.

April 13, 1939

Honorable Secretary Harold Ickes

Department of Interior

Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Ickes,

It is safe to say that eight million Negroes listened to the glorious voice of Miss Marion Anderson on Sunday last: listened with gratitude for her offering but with deeper gratitude to you for making it possible.  

The occasion was the most significant and distinctive that has yet occurred to promote better race relations and to sponsor Negro achievement.

Please accept my thanks and congratulations for affording this honor and privilege.

Most respectfully,

Louise E. Jefferson

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"First Auction Sale of Lots at Imperial April 12, 1904." Inside the tent with the California Development Co. and hopeful landowners

Record Group 48: Records of the Office of the Secretary of the InteriorSeries: Photographs Accompanying Reports to the Secretary of the Interior

This black and white photograph shows a large tent filled with people.  The tent is open in the front and back, and the photo was taken from the back.  Many people sit on benches, while others crowd along the side.  People are dressed in the clothing of 1904: the women are in long skirts, blouses, and hats, the men wear suits or western apparel, including cowboy hats.  At the front of the tent men stand on a platform with a large diagram of the lots for sale.

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Memorandum of Conference with the President Authored by Andrew J. Goodpaster

Collection DDE-WHOSS: White House Office, Office of the Staff Secretary: Records of Paul T. Carroll, Andrew J. Goodpaster, L. Arthur Minnich, and Christopher H. RussellSeries: Alphabetical Subject FilesFile Unit: Intelligence Matters (10)

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[stamp in circle]  The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

MEMORANDUM OF CONFERENCE WITH THE PRESIDENT

April 7, 1959

Others present:                       Secretary McElroy

                                                Mr. Bissell

                                                General Goodpaster

The President said he had asked Mr. McElroy and Mr. Bissell to come in to tell them that he had decided not to go ahead with certain reconnaissance flights for which he had given tentative approval the preceding day.  He said he wanted to give them his thinking.  First, we now have the power to destroy the Soviets without need for detailed targeting.  Second, as the world is going now, there seems no hope for the future unless we can make some progress in negotiation (it is already four years since the Geneva meeting).  Third, we cannot in the present circumstances afford the revulsion of world opinion against the United States that might occur -- the U. S. being the only nation that could conduct this activity.  Fourth, we are putting several hundred million dollars into programs for more advanced capabilities.

In summary, the President said he did not agree that this project would be worth the political costs.

He added that he had called Secretary Dulles who had taken the view that if the planned action were in the East he would see no objection but in the North and South of their sector he would not do it.  Mr. Dulles had added that if the current negotiations fail, we must at once get the most accurate information possible.

The President said he agreed on the need for information.  This need is highlighted by the distortions several senators are making of our military position relative to that of the Soviets, and they are helped in their "demagoguery" by our uncertainties as to Soviet programs.  He was concerned over the terrible propaganda impact that would be occasioned if a reconnaissance plane were to fail.  He added that there is some evidence that the Soviets really want a Summit Meeting.  The President himself feels that there is need

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[stamp]

DECLASSIFIED

E.O. 12958. SEC. 3.6(b)

^[MR93 - 173#1]

BY   ^[LKS]     DATE   ^[9/11/96]

^[[4/11/59]]

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[stamp in circle]  The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library

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to make some kind of progress at the summit, even though we cannot be sure that this is possible.  There are, however, some straws in the wind indicating the prospect is not wholly hopeless.  He told the group that if at a later time they think the situation has changed, or if a crisis or emergency occurs, or new equipment becomes available, they could raise the matter with him again.

Mr. McElroy said it is far easier for Cabinet officers to recommend this activity than for the President to authorize it, and that he accepted President's decision very willingly.  Mr. McElroy added that currently the Soviet long-range Air Force, which is of very limited size, is the threat.  Later, if we do not have solid information, we will have to put our forces on air alert.  In addition, there is a need to base our missile program on the hardest possible information regarding the Soviet program.

Earlier the President had discussed this matter at length with me.  In response to his request for my advise, I analyzed the proposal as to the importance of possible costs and possible gains, and indicated I would be disposed to favor the two particular actions proposed.  I added that, while I had confidence in my analysis of the costs and gains, I felt less sure of the evaluation of their relative importance and would readily defer to the President's own assessment in this respect.

^[G.]

A. J. Goodpaster

Brigadier General, USA

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Furniture Repair at Fair Street School

Record Group 69: Records of the Work Projects AdministrationSeries: National Youth Administration (NYA) Photographs showing Projects in New England and New York

Original caption: This photograph depicts a young man repairing a chaise lounge for a National Youth Administration training program at the Fair Street School in Connecticut.

This black and white photograph shows a young man recaning a chaise lounge.  His face is not visible as he bends over the lounge.  A nearby chair holds the cane that he’s working with.  Tables and many chairs line the edges of the room.