Rep. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) smiles in his Washington office Oct. 19, 1943 after receiving a citation as a member of the staff of the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enterprise as a Lt. Commander. He was placed on the inactive list when President Roosevelt ordered members of Congress should not be permitted to serve in the Armed Forces. (AP Photo)
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October 19th, 1943 (as well as January 14th, 1954)
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