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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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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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Robert A. Taft

Date: 1952
Description: Robert A. Taft outdoors shaking hands in a crowd after giving a speech in the Municipal Building during his campaign. He was ultimately unsuccessful in his...
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Running for Re-election

Date: 1970
Description: Running hard for re-election after having served less than a full term, Congressman David R. Obey greets card-playing seniors.
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Clinton-Gore in Wisconsin

Date: 1992
Description: Bill Clinton (standing) and Al Gore (in the red shirt to Clinton's right) campaigning together in Wisconsin. Although the precise location is unidentified,...
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Ceremony at Normandy Groundbreaking

Date: 08 28 2004
Description: The Normandy Interpretive Center groundbreaking ceremony. Soldiers carrying the American flag march between two tents filled with guests. Participants in t...
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Save the Mounds Demonstration

Date: 01 12 2016
Description: Save the Mounds demonstration at the Capitol Square against Assembly Bill 620. Wisconsin State Representative Robb Kahl is standing in the center speaking ...
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Joe Davis Speaking to a Crowd of Protesters

Date: 11 10 2015
Description: Joe Davis, Milwaukee's 2nd district Alderman, speaking through a megaphone to a crowd of protesters outside the Republican presidential debate. He is stand...
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Jesse Jackson at a PUSH March

Date: 01 15 1975
Description: The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Delegate Walter E. Fauntroy and Representative Bella Abzug at a PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) March supporting the pro...

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