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Unveiling Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Statue

Date: 1929
Description: Members of the La Follette family and guests in front of the Robert M. La Follette, Sr., statue in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol at the time of its unv...
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Robert La Follette, Sr., at Maple Bluff Farm

Date: 1906
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., at Maple Bluff Farm with three of his children, Philip F. La Follette, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., and Mary, all of whom are dr...
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Senator Proxmire and Constituents

Date: 07 1969
Description: Senator William Proxmire hands his cards to constituents outside a Milwaukee grocery store.
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Robert M. La Follette Sr. and Jr.

Date: 1908
Description: Posed portrait of Senator Robert M. La Follette Sr., and Jr., seated at a table with a stairway behind them. It is likely this photograph was taken in the...
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Vito Marcantonio

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Description: Vito Marcantonio, New York congressman, with some future voters. He is standing outdoors with a group of young boys in front of his office, which is in a t...
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The One That Didn't Get Away

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Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey, his son Craig, and the catch of the day.
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Cat in the Hat Day

Date: 02 1998
Description: Congressman David R. Obey reads from "The Cat in the Hat" to young constituents who are wearing special hats. In the background are several shelves of book...
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Computer Assisted Learning

Date: 05 1998
Description: As part of his support for education, Congressman David Obey visited many schools within his district. Here he observed elementary school students in Wisco...
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Seeking Votes at the Fair

Date: 1970
Description: Running for re-election for the first time, Congressman David R. Obey greets voters at the fair. A merry-go-round is in the background. Although unidentifi...
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Obey House in Wausau

Date: 01 1969
Description: The Obey family walking in the snow at their house located at 515 N. 9th Avenue in Wausau; a casual portrait taken for David Obey's first campaign for Cong...
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Obey at the Fair

Date: 1976
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey chats with a constituent manning the dairy bar as part of a campaign shoot.
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A Photo Op with Vice President Gore

Date: 04 1999
Description: Vice President Al Gore holds an unidentified child for a photograph at the Wausau Airport. Gore was in town to speak to the Better Way Club. Wisconsin Con...
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The President Waits To Speak

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter listens to Senator Gaylord Nelson as he waits for his turn to speak. Sitting next to the President is Congressman David R. Obey and ...
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Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree

Date: 12 14 1983
Description: U.S. Representative David Obey, his wife Joan and their son Douglas pose with Connie G. Hicks (with guitar) and U.S. Representative Tom Petri. Between Doug...
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Congressman David Obey and His Son Craig

Date: 1980
Description: Congressman David Obey and his son Craig have a private talk, seated in a wooded area.
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Obey Family

Date: 1973
Description: The Obey family poses for a casual outdoor portrait seated on a rock wall. (Left to right), David, Craig, Douglas and Joan. Craig is holding a basketball. ...
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Obey Family

Date: 1978
Description: The Obey family poses, standing, for a casual outdoor portrait. (Left to right), Craig, Joan, Douglas and David. Douglas is holding a walking stick. Trees ...
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Obey Family

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Description: The Obey family poses for a casual outdoor portrait. (Left to right, standing), David, Douglas and Joan, (sitting) Craig. Trees and foliage fill the backgr...

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