Description: You are bidding on: James A Reed, senator from Missouri; antique photo showing him with a cigar, surrounded by other men in hats and coats; ID’d and dated verso 2/22/28; approx 10" x 8"; minor wear, Good see photos James Alexander Reed (November 9, 1861 – September 8, 1944) was an American Democratic Party politician from Missouri. In 1910, he was elected to the US Senate from Missouri as a Democrat. He served in the Senate for three terms, from 1911 to 1929, when he decided to retire. Unlike many members of his party, he opposed the League of Nations. He sought and failed to receive the Democratic nomination for president. He served as chairman of the Committee on Weights and Measures from 1917 to 1921. One of his biggest contributions to the State of Missouri came in 1913 when as a member of the Senate Banking Committee, he changed his vote to break a deadlock to pass the Federal Reserve Act, which resulted in Missouri getting 2 of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks (in St. Louis and Kansas City). Missouri is the only state with multiple headquarters of the Federal Reserve. Reed was very involved in the Senate Banking Committee's work to improve the Federal Reserve Act, including amendments to strengthen the power and independence of the Federal Reserve Board. President Wilson acknowledged the value of Reed's contributions in a letter sent to him while the bill was pending in committee.International bidders, please be aware that I use the ebay international shipping program. Photos are considered an essential part of the description, please examine carefully. Please ask any questions before the end of the auction. I am happy to answer any and all question. Please pay within 3 days of auction end. All items in as-is condition. No refunds unless it can be established that the item was not accurately described (photos are considered an essential part of the description). Thanks!
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-10-08T14:06:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Country/Region: United States
Theme: Politics
