3964303 Joseph Kennedy, Chairman of U.S. Maritime Commission, before Congressional Committee, Washington DC, 1937 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Patrick Kennedy (1888-1969) American businessman, investor and politician, (father of Jack, Bobby and Ted) In 1937 he became the first Chairman of the United States Maritime Commission, charged with revitalizing America\'s deteriorating commercial fleet and broker peace with (and within) the tumultuous maritime unions.); American, out of copyright.