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Governor Thompson Boosts Amtrak

Date: 10 30 1989
Description: Tommy G. Thompson, governor of Wisconsin and an enthusiastic member of the Amtrak governing board, salutes the expansion of Hiawatha service between Chicag...
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Philip La Follette addressing National Progressives of America

Date: 04 28 1938
Description: Governor Philip La Follette addressing the newly formed National Progressives of America at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion. La Follette...
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Wisconsin Council of Churches

Date: 04 09 1948
Description: Three men seated at a microphone, at WKOW radio, representing the Wisconsin Council of Churches.
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Brian Willson Gives the Peace Sign

Date: 1988
Description: Brian Willson, Vietnam veteran who lost both legs during a demonstration in 1987, holds up his arm to give the peace sign to audience at a New York peace c...
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Union Merger

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Description: Events leading up to the merger of the Amalgamated Meatcutters and the United Packinghouse Workers unions included this appearance by Patrick Gorman of the...
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President Carter Speaking at Podium

Date: 1980
Description: President Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium during the Wisconsin State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 11th biennial ...
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Tommy Thompson

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Description: Tommy Thompson, Secretary of Health & Human Services (2001-2005) being interviewed while on a visit to La Crosse.
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Norman Ebron Band

Date: 02 18 1950
Description: The Norman Ebron Band, members of the American Federation of Musicians, segregated Local 587, play coronet, saxophone, piano, drums and standup bass in a d...
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Milwaukee Grape Boycott Panel

Date: 1969
Description: John Schmitt, AFL CIO president; Manuel Salas, labor contractor for Libby, McNeil and Libby; Cesar Chavez and Eliseo Medina sit together on a panel in Milw...
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"Just a Little Joke, Mr. President"

Date: 1979
Description: During his remarks, Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is standing at the podium, cracks a joke, apparently at the President's expense. Wisconsin dignitaries to t...
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Wautoma WERC Hearing

Date: 1967
Description: Migrant farm workers testify at the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) hearing after a strike in Bancroft. Seated on the left is Obreros Unid...
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Governor Earl

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Description: Governor Anthony Earl speaking at a political tribute taking place at the Edgewater Hotel.
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American Cancer Society Dinner Meeting

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: Pictured at the speakers' table at the dinner at Maple Bluff Country club are, left to right: Juliana Luberg; Dr. W.D. Stovall, director of the State Labor...
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United Givers' Fund Trophy Presentation

Date: 11 11 1958
Description: The Madison Chamber of Commerce trophy for the division of the United Givers' Fund achieving the highest percentage of its goal is awarded to the business ...
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Priesthood Suprise Party

Date: 06 1987
Description: Parishioners surprise Reverend Charles D. Loehr with an anniversary party celebrating 40 years in the priesthood.
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Newton Minow Speaking

Date: 1962
Description: Newton Minow speaks at a National Association of Broadcasters event.
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National Association of Broadcasters Event

Date: 1962
Description: Elevated view of Newton Minow (seated fourth from the right) attending a NAB conference. He is sitting at a table on a stage with six other men. Another ma...
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President Jimmy Carter Speaking

Date: 10 06 1980
Description: President Jimmy Carter standing behind a podium withGaylord Nelson on the left. Another man is behind the podium on the right. A banner hangs in the backgr...
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President Carter Speaking on Stage

Date: 10 06 1980
Description: View from audience of President Jimmy Carter addressing a crowd of people from a stage. On the left Vel Phillips sits on the stage near an American Flag. A...
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President Carter Speaking on Stage

Date: 10 06 1980
Description: View from audience of President Jimmy Carter addressing a crowd of people from a stage. On the left Vel Phillips sits on the stage near an American Flag. A...

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