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Joseph Gurney Cannon
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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
Cannon c. 1909–1923
Cannon c. 1909–1923
Cannon as a younger congressman c. 1875–1880
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.
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 deposi
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.
Cannon House Office Building
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The Cannon House Office Building, completed in 1908, is the oldest office building of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. A significant example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture, it o
Joseph Gurney Cannon
…Norris, was a contributing factor to the Republican Party split in the elections of 1910 and 1912 and led to significant reforms to the House rules. The Cannon House Office Building, the oldest congressional office building, was named for him in 1962. Cannon was born in Guilford County, North Carolina. on May 7, 1836. He was the…
The Cannon House Office Building viewed from near Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue SE (2026)
The Cannon House Office Building viewed from near Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue SE (2026)
Cannon Building rotunda
Cannon Building rotunda
Aerial view looking southeast of Cannon House of Representatives Office Building from Capitol dome
Aerial view looking southeast of Cannon House of Representatives Office Building from Capitol dome
Aerial view looking west (Capitol at right / north, out of view) of the Cannon House Office Building in 2015 while undergoing latest renovation (scaff
Aerial view looking west (Capitol at right / north, out of view) of the Cannon House Office Building in 2015 while undergoing latest renovation (scaffold crane in center courtyard). Longworth House Office Building adjacent and further west at top of photo. Rayburn House Office Building barely seen at photo top to the far west.