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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. speaking to a large crowd from the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. This speech marked the end of his independent campaign for the...
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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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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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Proxmire Walking Through Wisconsin in Winter

Date: 12 22 1972
Description: Senator William Proxmire walked thousands of miles in Wisconsin to meet constituents. Here he is, in a snowmobile suit, shaking hands with a woman outside ...
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Senator Proxmire and Senator Mansfield

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Description: Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin, and Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, on the set of the Senate Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. From his first ...
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Channel 10 Auction

Date: 04 27 1976
Description: The set of the fundraising auction of Channel 10, Milwaukee's public television station. Senator William Proxmire is standing to the left of the closed B B...
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William Proxmire's Victory

Date: 08 27 1957
Description: William Proxmire, his wife, Ellen (to Proxmire's right), and his supporters celebrate his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated u...
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Wayne Morse

Date: 05 28 1966
Description: Oregon senator Wayne Morse, who was one of the early opponents of the war in Vietnam, speaking at a rally. Morse was born in Wisconsin.
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Jobs Now Rally

Date: 04 26 1975
Description: Speakers platform for the Jobs Now Rally called by the AFL-CIO at R.F. Kennedy Stadium. The rally was called to draw attention to the problems caused by th...
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Charles Enge and Supporters

Date: 1940
Description: Charles Enge, seventh from left, and supporters pose in front of the Al. Ringling Theatre. A sign on top of a car advertises his campaign for the Wisconsin...
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Father Drinan

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Description: Father Robert Drinan, the first Catholic priest elected to the U.S. Congress and a strong opponent of the war in Vietnam, at a panel sponsored by the Insti...
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Republican National Convention

Date: 07 07 1952
Description: Portrait of Senator Bernhard Gettelman, Milwaukee, left, and Frederick H. Holtz, Milwaukee, both Warren delegates on the convention floor at the Chicago Re...
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La Follette Papers Opened

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Four relatives of Senator Robert M. "Fighting Bob" La Follette look over the collection of his personal papers which were presented and opened at the Wisco...
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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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Wausau Hearing

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Description: Under the chairmanship of David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) the congressional Joint Economic Committee held hearings in Wisconsin. In the background are ...
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Two from Wausau

Date: 1970
Description: Two Democratic candidates for office in Marathon County, both from Wausau: (left) Congressman David Obey and Anthony Earl.
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Checking Out the Opposition

Date: 1974
Description: Campaigning at the Northern Wisconsin Fair, Democratic Congressman David R. Obey (left) of Wisconsin checked out the booth sponsored by the local Republica...
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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 1987
Description: Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin...
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Dairy Days

Date: 06 1990
Description: Congressman David R. Obey from Wausau and State Senator David Helbach from Stevens Point serving scrambled eggs at Marshfield Dairy Days.

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