Obey Near Ground Zero | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Obey Near Ground Zero

Obey Near Ground Zero | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (in blue shirt) standing at the intersection of Vesey Street and the West Side Highway near the World Trade Center site. In the background to Obey's right is World Trade Center Building 6, which was damaged during the collapse of the twin towers, and to his left, the Verizon Building, which experienced major damage. Obey was at the site because of his position as ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, the committee for authorizing emergency federal funding.
DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (in blue shirt) standing at the intersection of Vesey Street and the West Side Highway near the World Trade Center site. In the background to Obey's right is World Trade Center Building 6, which was damaged during the collapse of the twin towers, and to his left, the Verizon Building, which experienced major damage. Obey was at the site because of his position as ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, the committee for authorizing emergency federal funding.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:96284
Creation Date: 09 2001
Creator Name:Unknown
City:New York City
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:David R. Obey papers, 1962-2014 (bulk 1969-2010)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:digital file
Original Format Number:1201000419
Original Dimensions:1024 X 768 pixels
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The original image exists as a digital file: Obey4_greenDisk, FILE002.JPG.
SUBJECTS
Architecture
Clothing and dress
Eyeglasses
Assistance in emergencies
Building failures
Land use, Urban
Men
Outdoor photography
Political leadership
Politicians
Ambulances
Streets
Trucks

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