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**Governors Ask President to Continue Heavy Spending** Washington D.C. - March 6 - Calling on President Roosevelt today, governors of six important states asked that the government continue its heavy unemployment spending in the 1938 plans. The governors protested against administration plans to cut work rolls by 600,000 persons to keep WPA within the appropriation limit. In this picture, left to right: Governors Charles F. Hurley, Massachusetts; Herbert H. Lehman, New York; and Robert E. Quinn, Rhode Island. This meeting underscores the ongoing struggle between federal and state leaders over New Deal spending during the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a cornerstone of Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed at providing public works jobs for the unemployed. The governors' request highlights the tension between the need for fiscal responsibility and the demand for continued economic relief to support millions of unemployed Americans. === This 7x10” original type 1 photograph is from the personal collection of photographer Wes Howland (1906-1956). Howland was a reporter with the Harris-Ewing news service in Washington D.C from 1931-1941, and went on to serve with the military. He was one of a small number of photographers with complete access to the White House, Capitol, Senate, and House. This photo was part of a collection of over 1200 8x10” Wes Howland personal archive images that we acquired from his estate. These original prints are exceptionally rare. Not only did Mr Howland have incredible access to the government figures of the day, but he was a highly skilled photographer who produced some stunning historical images and documented Washington D.C. in the 1930s like few others. This photo is a unique piece of history, and we trust you will enjoy it in your collection. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you would like to purchase. We are happy to combine shipping and refund any excess paid.