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The 2022 Margaret chase Smith Library rotating exhibit
The 2022 Margaret chase Smith Library rotating exhibit
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David Leigh
Margaret Chase Smith Library
May 12, 2008
The Margaret Chase Smith Library last exhibited materials from David Leigh’s collection in 2008. The exhibition, “The Maine Newsmagazine Signature Project: Maine Students Reach Out to National Leaders,” was well received by visitors to the Library. On May 12, 2008, a group of Jackman Senior Citizens toured the Library and Leigh provided them with a tour of the exhibition.
TIME MAGAZINE
September 5, 1960
Autographed by Senator Margaret Chase Smith
Defense Reorganization
Washington, DC
July 2, 1958
The Defense Reorganization Act of 1958 streamlined the command structure within the Department of Defense while maintaining the authority of individual military branches. Pictured here are Senators Henry Jackson (Washington) and Margaret Chase Smith speaking with journalist Harry Flannery about the Act. In the background you can see the detailed map of Senator Smith’s “World Trip,” which she took in 1954 and 1955.
TIME MAGAZINE
February 17, 1975
Autographed by Senator Henry Jackson
Jackson was a Representative and a Senator from Washington. Elected as a Democrat to the House of Representatives and he served from January 3, 1941 until January 3, 1953. He went on to serve in the United States Senate from January 3, 1953, until his death in office on September 1, 1983. In 1984, Jackson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
NEWSWEEK
Mary 31, 1976
Autographed by Senator Frank Church
Church was a Senator from Idaho. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1956 and served from January 3, 1957, to January 3, 1981.
Hail to Maine and Idaho Potatoes
Washington, DC
1958
The potato rivalry hit a fever pitch between the United States Senators from Maine and Idaho. The lawmakers from both states took time out of their schedules to promote a crop that is important to both state’s local economies.
Idaho Senators (L-R) Henry Dworshak and Frank Church
Maine Senators (L-R) Margaret Chase Smith and Frederick Payne
Flying Over Passamaquoddy Bay
Maine
October 19, 1963
After receiving an honorary degree from the University of Maine, President John F. Kennedy invited Senators Edmund Muskie, and Margaret Chase Smith aboard Air Force One. The President and the two Senators from Maine flew over Passamaquoddy Bay. During the flight the three lawmakers discussed the possibility and feasibility of using the power of the ocean tides to produce electricity for the state of Maine.
NEWSWEEK
October 7, 1968
Autographed by Senator Edmund Muskie
Muskie was a Senator from Maine. Elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1958, Muskie served from January 3, 1959, until his resignation on May 7, 1980, to enter the Cabinet of President Jimmy Carter. He was the Secretary of State from 1980 to 1981. On January 16, 1981, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
TIME MAGAZINE
October 31, 1960
Autographed by President Richard Nixon
Nixon was a Representative and a Senator from California, a Vice President, and the 37th President of the United States. First elected as a Republican to the House of Representatives, he served from January 3, 1947, until his resignation November 30, 1950. He was appointed Senator to fill a vacancy and later elected for another term, serving from December 1, 1950, until his resignation on January 1, 1953. Nixon was elected Vice President of the United States on the Republican ticket with Dwight Eisenhower on November 4, 1952. Subsequently, he was reelected Vice President of the United States in 1956, and served his two terms from January 20, 1953, until January 20, 1961. Nixon was elected President of the United States in 1968 and inaugurated on January 20, 1969. He was reelected in 1972, serving his second term as President until his resignation on August 9, 1974. This was during impeachment proceedings against him in the House Judiciary Committee which arose from matters surrounding the 'Watergate' affair.
Honorary Degrees
Whittier, California
June 12, 1965
Vice President Richard Nixon, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, and Comedian Bob Hope received honorary degrees from Whittier College.
TIME MAGAZINE
March 8, 1976
Autographed by Senator Hubert Humphrey
Humphry was a Senator from Minnesota and a Vice President of the United States. Elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1948, Humphry served from January 3, 1949, until December 29, 1964, when he resigned to become Vice President. He was elected Vice President of the United States on the Democratic ticket with Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and served from January 20, 1965, until January 20, 1969. He returned to the Senate in 1970 and served from January 3, 1971, until his death in office. The post of Deputy President pro tempore of the Senate was created for him and he held it from January 5, 1977, until his death on January 13, 1978. Posthumously, Humphry was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on June 9, 1980.
TIME MAGAZINE
March 20, 1964
Autographed by Senator Mike Mansfield
Mansfield served as a Representative and Senator from Montana. He was elected as a Democrat to the House of Representatives and served from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1953. Subsequently, he served in the Senate from January 3, 1953, until January 3, 1977. From 1961 to 1977, he was the majority leader and Democratic caucus chairman. Mansfield was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 19, 1989.
Taking the Oath of Office
Washington, DC
January 10, 1967
Senator Margaret Chase Smith takes the oath of office with (L-R) Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana), Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and Senator Everett Dirksen (Illinois) in attendance.
TIME MAGAZINE
January 23, 1978
Autographed by Senator Robert Byrd
Byrd was a Representative and a Senator from West Virginia. Elected as a Democrat to the House of Representatives, he served from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1959. Additionally, he served as a Democrat in the United States Senate for the term commencing January 3, 1959, until his death in office, June 28, 2010.
TIME MAGAZINE
October 11, 1948
Autographed by Senator Strom Thurmond
Thurmond was Governor of South Carolina, 1947 to 1951, and an unsuccessful candidate for President in 1948. Thurmond was appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate and served from December 24, 1954, until his resignation on April 4, 1956. Thurmond was reelected to the position that same year. He switched party affiliation to Republican in 1964. His final day in the Senate was January 3, 2003. At that time, Thurmond was the oldest person to ever serve in the United States Senate.
TIME MAGAZINE
July 30, 1973
Autographed by Senator Sam Ervin Jr.
Ervin was a Democratic Representative and Senator from North Carolina. When his brother died leaving a vacancy in the House of Representatives, Ervin was elected on January 22, 1946, and served from January 22, 1946, to January 3, 1947. Subsequently, Ervin was elected on November 2, 1954, to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Clyde R. Hoey for the term ending January 3, 1957. He was reelected numerous times and served from June 5, 1954, until his resignation on December 31,1974.
Senate Armed Services Committee
Washington, DC
January 1965
The Armed Services Committee is responsible for funding and oversight of the Department of Defense and the United States Armed Forces, as well as substantial portions of the Department of Energy. Senator Margaret Chase Smith was an active member of this committee for many years.
Senator Smith is pictured here with:
1. Robert Byrd (West Virginia)
2. Sam Ervin (North Carolina)
3. Henry Jackson (Washington)
4. Strom Thurmond (South Carolina)
TIME MAGAZINE
June 12, 1964
Autographed by Senator Barry Goldwater
Goldwater was elected as a Republican Senator from Arizona. He first served from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1965. He did not campaign for reelection in 1964 because he was the Republican nominee for President. Later Goldwater was reelected to the Senate and served from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1987. Goldwater was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 12, 1986.
NEWSWEEK
August 9, 1976
Autographed by Senator Richard Schweiker
Schweiker served as a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania. He served in the House of Representatives from January 3, 1961, to January 3, 1969. Afterwards, he served in the Senate from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1981. Schweiker campaigned as Ronald Reagan's vice-presidential running mate in 1976 and later served in President Reagan’s Cabinet as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 1981 to 1983.
Senate Minority Conference
Washington, DC
Circa September 1969
Margaret Chase Smith, pictured in front of the fireplace, chaired this committee.
1. Barry Goldwater (Arizona)
2. Richard Schweiker (Pennsylvania)
3. Howard Baker (Tennessee)
4. Hugh Scott (Pennsylvania)
5. Jacob Javits (New York)
6. Mark Hatfield (Oregon)
7. Edward Brooke (Massachusetts)
8. Charles Percy (Illinois)
9. Strom Thurmond (South Carolina)
10. Robert Dole (Kansas)
TIME MAGAZINE
April, 26, 1982
Autographed by Senator Howard Baker
Baker served as Senator from Tennessee. He was elected as a Republican and served from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1985. He was the minority leader from 1977 to 1981, the majority leader from 1981 to 1985, and an unsuccessful candidate for the presidential nomination in 1980. He was Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan, 1987 to 1988, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, 2001 to 2005. Baker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 26, 1984.
TIME MAGAZINE
May 20, 1974
Autographed by Senator Hugh Scott
Scott served as a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania. He was elected as a Republican to the House of Representatives and served two nonconsecutive terms. The first from January 3, 1941, to January 3, 1945, and the second from January 3, 1947, to January 3, 1959. In 1958, he was elected to the Senate. Sworn in on January 3, 1959, Scott served until January 3, 1977.
TIME MAGAZINE
June 24, 1966
Autographed by Senator Jacob Javits
Javits served as a Representative and Senator from New York. He was elected as a Republican to the House of Representatives and served January 3, 1947, to December 31, 1954. He served in the Senate from January 9, 1957, to January 3, 1981. Between stints in Congress he was the Attorney General of New York from 1954 to 1957. Javits was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on February 23, 1983.
NEWSWEEK
August 30, 1976
Autographed by Senator Robert Dole
Dole served as a Representative and Senator from Kansas. Elected as a Republican to the House of Representatives, he served from January 3, 1961, to January 3, 1969. He went on to serve in the Senate from January 3, 1969, to June 11, 1996. Dole was the Republican majority leader twice, from 1985 to 1987 and then 1995 to 1996; he was the minority leader from 1987 to 1995; he was a vice presidential candidate in 1976; and, a presidential candidate in 1996.
TIME MAGAZINE
February 17, 1967
Autographed by Senator Edward Brooke
Brooke served as Senator from Massachusetts. He was elected as a Republican and served from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1979. Brook was the first black candidate elected to the Senate by popular vote. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on June 23, 2004, and the Congressional Gold Medal on July 1, 2008.
TIME MAGAZINE
November 18, 1966
Autographed by Senator Mark Hatfield
Hatfield served as Senator from Oregon. He was elected as a Republican and served from January 10, 1967, to January 3, 1997. Prior to that he was the Governor of his home state, 1959 to 1967.
TIME MAGAZINE
September 18, 1964
Autographed by Senator Charles Percy
Percy served as Senator from Illinois. He was elected as a Republican and served January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1985. In 1956, Percy was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal representative to presidential inaugurations in Peru and Bolivia with the rank of special ambassador.
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