James Beauchamp Clark was an American politician and attorney who served as the 36th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919. He was the only Democrat to serve as speak
Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1910s
Portrait by C. M. Bell c. 1893–1894
Speaker Clark's official portrait
Joseph Gurney Cannon was an American politician from Illinois and a leader of the Republican Party. Cannon represented parts of Illinois in the United States House of Representatives for twenty-three
Champ Clark
…Clark Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1910s 36th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives In office April 4, 1911 – March 3, 1919 Preceded by Joseph G. Cannon Succeeded by Frederick H. Gillett Leader of the House Democratic Caucus In office March 4, 1909 – March 2, 1921 Preceded by John Sharp Williams Succeeded…
Cannon as a younger congressman c. 1875–1880
Cannon at the 1904 Republican National Convention in Chicago, where Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for a full term in office.
The cover of Puck for September 30, 1908, satirizing Cannon as "Abdul the Damned," the Ottoman sultan and subject of frequent assassination and deposition attempts.