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1961 Press Photo Representative John W. McCormack, Boston Federal Building

This is an original press photo. In Boston, where he got his start in politics in 1917, Representative John McCormack of Massachusetts looks over mail in his office in the Federal Building. In the background is a photograph titled "The Great Compromiser," showing McCormack speaking at a political convention. Skill in winning compromises a requirement of McCormack's new job in Washington, where he succeeds the late Sam Rayburn as Speaker of the House. Representative McCormack reads mail in his office. Photo measures 7.25 x 5.75 inches. Photo is dated 12-26-1961.

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