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Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton (1889–1975) was an influential American painter and muralist, known for his role in the Regionalist art movement. His works often depicted everyday life in rural America, capturing scenes of working-class struggles and landscapes. Benton was also an accomplished writer, with notable publications like "An Artist in America," an autobiography that reflects on his life and philosophy. His art and writing emphasized a connection to American culture and a desire to highlight the country's social and political issues through accessible, relatable imagery.
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Mr. President: It is now three years since the resolve was adopted by the Senate, which it is my present motion to expunge from the journal. At the moment that this resolve was adopted, I gave notice of my intention to move to expunge it; and then expressed my confident belief that the motion would eventually prevail. That expression of confidence was not an ebullition of vanity, or a presumptuous...
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