1936 Henry A Wallace Republican Conference Commerce Statistics Type 1 Photo

Description: Size: 7x10 inch Condition: All photos in this series are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. Photos of any major imperfections will be included. WASHINGTON DC OCT 14 - At a department of Commerce press conference at the Republican National Committee today, Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace answered charges that his department suppressed statistical trade reports for political purposes. "I have no knowledge of any attempt to delay the statistics," Wallace said. It has been alleged that records from those requests were suppressed. Among those responding to the charges was Senator Joseph H. Roper of South Carolina. Wallace also noted that the department has cooperated with the Republicans in filling requests for statistics which it claimed were suppressed. HARRIS AND ETING. The press conference highlighted tensions between the Roosevelt administration and the Republican Party regarding economic statistics during the Great Depression. After this event, Secretary Wallace continued to play a significant role in New Deal policies, advocating for agricultural and economic reforms. In the following years, he became a key figure in international agricultural policy. Joseph H. Roper, as a Republican senator, continued to oppose various New Deal initiatives, representing a critical voice against the policies initiated by Roosevelt until he left the Senate in 1942. === This 7x10 inch original type 1 photograph is from the personal collection of photographer Wes Howland (1906-1956). Howland was a reporter with the Harris-Ewing news service in Washington D.C from 1931-1941, and went on to serve with the military. He was one of a small number of photographers with complete access to the White House, Capitol, Senate, and House. This photo was part of a collection of over 1200 large photos from Wes Howland personal archive that we acquired from his estate. Included with the lot was the following note from a relative: "Periodically he would send his glossys to his mother. Soon after (joining the Marines) the newspaper of Harris & Ewing went out of business. As far as I know, the hundreds of pictures he took and sent his mother are one of a kind, and the only ones in existence. No prints have ever been made. I inherited them from my grandmother." Not only did Mr Howland have incredible access to the government figures of the day but he was a highly skilled photographer who produced some stunning historical images and documented Washington D.C. in the 1930s like few others. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you would like to purchase. We are happy to combine shipping and refund any excess paid.

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