1943 Press Photo Sam Rayburn Representative Jed Johnson Jr & Sr Washington DC

As Congress recesses for a summer vacation, Speaker Sam Rayburn, left, turns his gavel over to young Jed Johnson, Jr., who is held by his Dad, Jed, Sr., Representative from Anadarko, Oklahoma. The Speaker won't need that gavel again until September 14th, which marks the end of a long, restful vacation for our legislators.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 07-09-1943.



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