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Red Cross Talking Letter Project

Date: 11 18 1959
Description: Mrs. Barbara Featherstone and Mrs. Edith Norman unveil a Christmas centerpiece for the annual Red Cross Christmas Talking Letter project. The centerpiece w...
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We Saw You at Air Power Banquet

Date: 11 01 1960
Description: Attendees at the Air Power banquet include, from left to right: Patricia Jensen; Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Gibson, commander of the Chicago Air Defense Sector;...
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ROTC Seniors Honored

Date: 05 05 1961
Description: Group portrait of about 1000 UW student cadets and midshipmen posed in formation inside Camp Randall Stadium for the presidents annual military review. 63 ...
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Sky Divers Jump for Political Reasons

Date: 02 28 1963
Description: Three U.W. students, Marty Christensen, Robert Falconer and Gary Schroeder, jumped out of an airplane over ice-covered Lake Mendota to advertise the politi...
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Armed Forces Day Observed with a Parade Around the Capitol Square

Date: 05 09 1964
Description: Navy servicemen parade around the Capitol Square in observance of Armed Forces Day in Madison. The theme of the day-long event held at Truax Field is "Powe...
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Armed Forces Day Observed with a Parade Around the Capitol Square

Date: 05 09 1964
Description: Dignitaries review the annual Armed Forces Day parade held around the Capitol Square in Madison. Shown (L-R) are Air Commodore W. Weiser; Col. Harrison Gar...
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ROTC Awards at University of Wisconsin

Date: 05 14 1965
Description: U.W. Chancellor R.W. Fleming is shown inspecting U.W. Air Force cadets at a ROTC review.
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Veteran's Day Observance at State Capitol

Date: 11 11 1955
Description: Veteran's Day observance at the cenotaph at the State Street entrance to the State Capitol in Madison. Gold Star Mothers and other patriotic groups observe...
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Veteran's Day Observance at State Capitol

Date: 11 11 1955
Description: Soldiers fire 21-gun salute during Veteran's Day ceremony held at the State Street entrance to the State Capitol. Businesses seen in the background left to...
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We Saw You . . . at the Armed-Forces Event

Date: 05 15 1957
Description: Vice-Admiral George L. Russell, deputy chief of Navy operations, was honored Wednesday in his first visit to Madison. He is shown here inspecting an honor ...
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We Saw You . . . at the Armed-Forces Event

Date: 05 16 1957
Description: At the reception, the Washington official is shown talking with Madison armed forces. Standing left to right are: Harrison L. Garner, supervisor of the Sta...
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We Saw You . . . at the Armed-Forces Event

Date: 05 16 1957
Description: Officers of other service clubs in the city were guests of the Rotary Club to hear Admiral Russell, speaking at the Armed Forces Day Rotary Recognition Day...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: A Navy Reservist dips his emblem in salute as he is passing the reviewing stand at the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square.
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Children with their parents are sitting on the curb and watching the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square. Other spectators are standing beh...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Helicopter pilot David Dorsey receives envious looks from some boys during the Armed Forces Day parade preparation at Truax Field.
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: The Navy ROTC drill team executes a salute during the Armed Forces Day parade before Madison's Capitol building. There is an American flag hanging from the...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Madison Marine Reservists marching in the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square.
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Officers of all services and Mayor Ivan Nestingen at the reviewing stand during the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square. They are surrounde...
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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Review

Date: 05 24 1957
Description: University of Wisconsin ROTC men stand at attention during a review at Camp Randall stadium. Empty bleachers fill the background and two flags are flying i...
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Military Displays at East Madison Shopping Center for Veterans' Day

Date: 11 09 1957
Description: Manchester's East store manager, Donald (Nick) Ustad, and three military officers set up part of a display at the East Madison Shopping Center to observe V...

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