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Altmeyer at Inter-American Conference on Social Security

Date: 1951
Description: Arthur Altmeyer speaking at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security, which took place in Buenes Aires. Eva Peron is seated to his left, wearing he...
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Father Groppi Speaking in Assembly Chamber

Date: 1969
Description: Father James Groppi speaking at a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber protesting welfare cuts. Father Groppi is seated on the lef...
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Harold Stassen for President

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Description: Republican Harold Stassen giving a speech on a stage in Milwaukee during his campaign for the Republican nomination.
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John F. Kennedy

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Description: Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech.
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George Wiley at a Rally

Date: 1972
Description: George Wiley speaking at a rally, wearing a "Welfare Rights Now!" button on his shirt.
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Radio Lecture Set-Up with Glenn Morris

Date: 09 09 1941
Description: Set-up of radio equipment for a lecture. The man is probably Glenn Morris.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduation Speakers Podium

Date: 06 24 1925
Description: Dignitaries and speakers on podium at University of Wisconsin-Madison graduation in the Field House.
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Kelvinator School, Loraine Hotel

Date: 05 11 1934
Description: Woman lecturing to a large group of women at the Kelvinator School, in the Loraine Hotel.
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Janette Serrec with Bicycle

Date: 05 23 1933
Description: Janette Serrec, lecturer and writer on the "Fine Art of Successful Living," standing beside a Hawthorne bicycle from Ward's. She is wearing jodhpurs and bo...
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Central High School Debate

Date: 03 20 1929
Description: Central High School debate, Central vs. Beloit.
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Harvester "Plans for the Future" Meeting at Evansville Works

Date: 10 1946
Description: Executive giving speech to assembly of branch managers as part of "Harvester Plans for the Future Week" at International Harvester's Evansville Works (fact...
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100,000th International Farmall Celebration

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view over crowd towards an executive who is speaking to workers assembled by the receiving department at Farmall Works to celebrate the 100,000th ...
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Eleanor Roosevelt at Highlander Folk School

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Description: Eleanor Roosevelt speaks on the front porch of Highlander School. The woman seated behind Ms. Roosevelt is May Justus, who, with her partner Vera McCampbel...
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John L. Lewis

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Description: John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, speaking.
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John L. Lewis

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Description: John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Works of America, speaking at a hearing.
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Robert Kennedy Announces His Candidacy

Date: 03 16 1968
Description: Senator Robert F. Kennedy announcing his candidacy for the office of President of the United States. The announcement took place in the Caucus Room of the ...
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Robert Kennedy Speaking

Date: 1968
Description: Side view of Robert F. Kennedy speaking at a podium.
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World War I Monument Dedication in Humboldt Park

Date: 05 22 1921
Description: Crowd of spectators attend a dedication ceremony for a World War I monument in Humboldt Park. Caption on glass plate reads, "Humboldt Park, Unveiling Bay V...
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Civil Rights Workshop

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Description: A woman speaking at a Civil Rights workshop.
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Cuautla Educational Adults Seminar

Date: 12 16 1962
Description: A village near Cuautla, Mexico, where the Highlander-sponsored, Inter-American Educational Adults seminar was held, invited participants to a committee mee...

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