TITLE: "The Enemy is Not Us " An oft-quoted political line was one first uttered by a cartoon character, Pogo in a comic strip by Walt Kelly.
"... Douglas MacArthur ..."
Douglas MacArthur in a famous photo returning to the Philippines in 1945. Here is one (of many) links to the career of MacArthur in World War II.
"... Botanical Gardens ..." Here is the link to the Architect of the Capitol page regarding the remodeling.
"... Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn ..." The three House Office Buildings are named for three former Speakers of the House:
- Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois was Speaker from 1903 - 1911 (58th-61st Congresses)
- Nicholas Longworth of Ohio was Speaker from 1925 - 1931 (69th - 71st Congresses)
- Sam T. Rayburn of Texas was Speaker from 1940 - 1947, from 1949 - 1953, and from 1955 - 1961.
The Republicans controlled Congress from 1947 - 1949 and from 1953 - 1955 during which Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts
served as Speaker. Marting was the last Republican Speaker until 1995 when Newt Gingrich was elected to the post.
World War II Poster
Mullings' Catchy Caption of the Day:
The Work is not done.
(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)
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