Thomas Brackett Reed, Portland, ca. 1899

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Thomas Brackett Reed, Portland, ca. 1899

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Thomas Brackett Reed (1839-1902) resigned in 1899 from the U.S House of Representatives seat he had held since 1877 due to a disagreement over the U.S. going to war with Spain.

Reed, a Republican, is noted for introducing modern parliamentary procedures to the House while serving as Speaker.

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  • Title: Thomas Brackett Reed, Portland, ca. 1899
  • Creation Date: circa 1899
  • Subject Date: circa 1899
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Local Code: Photographs -- People -- R
  • Object Type: Image

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