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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Date: 1940
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt making a speech.
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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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"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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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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Newton Minow Speaking

Date: 1962
Description: Newton Minow speaks at a National Association of Broadcasters event.
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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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Anthony Earl Speaking to the AFL-CIO

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Description: Governor Anthony S. Earl stands at a podium on a stage. A man sits at a table draped in blue cloth on the left. Behind Earl sit several men in chairs. Some...
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Vel Phillips at Common Council Desk

Date: 1971
Description: Rear view of Vel Phillips sitting at her desk in the Milwaukee Common Council chamber. Other unidentified council members are sitting at their desks. The m...
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Sheryl Albers at Tommy Thompson Birthday Party

Date: 11 19 1994
Description: Sheryl Albers speaking from behind a podium, during what an attached note says is Governor Tommy Thompson's birthday party. The governor is standing and sm...
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Mike Huckabee

Date: 11 10 2015
Description: Presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talking to the media in the spin room at the Republican presidential debate.
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Interviewing Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch

Date: 02 11 2016
Description: Three journalists interviewing Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in the spin room of the Democratic presidential debates.
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Interviewing Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Date: 02 11 2016
Description: Greg Neuman of WKOW-TV sitting in a folding chair interviewing Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz who is sitting next to him...
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"Animal Liberation Now" Banner

Date: 04 03 2016
Description: Bernie Sanders standing behind a podium and gesturing with his hand while addressing the audience at his rally held in the Kohl Center. Behind him is a cro...
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Francis Townsend Rally in Wausau

Date: 07 27 1938
Description: Several men are sitting on a raised platform with an awning overhead, and a banner along the front that reads: "Welcome Dr. Townsend." One man is speaking ...
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Dixie Story

Date: 1957
Description: Elevated view of a man speaking at a podium and groups of people sitting at tables around the room. A banner suspended from a balcony reads: "Industrial Re...

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