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Labor Works For Highway Safety

Date: 1969
Description: Three men, including Governor Patrick J. Lucey, pose in front of a sign that reads: "Labor Works For Highway Safety. Make Labor Day Weekend A Safe, Pleasan...
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John F. Kennedy and George McGovern

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Description: President John F. Kennedy and George McGovern, U.S. Senator from South Dakota.
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Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson

Date: 07 1952
Description: The Democratic convention, with Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson standing at a podium.
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Rally for John F. Kennedy

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: View of audience at a rally for John F. Kennedy for president.
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Harry S. Truman

Date: 1947
Description: Harry S. Truman in the oval office standing behind his desk.
Poster

Democratic Candidates poster

Date: 1922
Description: Poster for "Democratic Candidates Kept Off the Ticket" for "Election Tuesday Nov. 7, 1922." Candidates and their photos include: Joseph R. Pfiffner, Emil T...
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Gaylord Nelson At Microphone

Date: 1969
Description: Gaylord Nelson speaking at podium with microphone.
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Lyndon Johnson signs Medicare Bill

Date: 07 30 1965
Description: President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs the Medicare bill. Former President Harry S. Truman, "who started it all," is present with Mrs. Bess Truman, Hubert H...
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Arthur McArthur

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Description: Judge Arthur McArthur (1815-1896). Grandfather of General Douglas MacArthur and Wisconsin's fourth governor.
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Gene McCarthy Supporters

Date: 1968
Description: Midge Miller of Madison talking with an unidentified supporter of Eugene McCarthy at the Democratic Convention. Listening intently to their conversation is...
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Eleanor Roosevelt at ADA Meeting

Date: 1948
Description: Eleanor Roosevelt at a foreign policy committee meeting at the Americans for Democratic Action convention. Along with John Kenneith Galbraith, Hubert Humph...
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Gaylord Nelson Campaigning

Date: 1958
Description: Nelson talks with a gentleman at a campaign booth, at the State Fair, during his run for Governor. In the background there are several campaign signs endor...
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William Jennings Bryan

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Description: William Jennings Bryan (3/19/1860 – 8/26/1925), a famous orator and congressman, as well as the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States...
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Blessed Holiday Season

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Description: Photographic holiday card from Governor and Mrs. Martin Schreiber and family, governor of Wisconsin 1977-1979. The front of the card is an image of the fam...
Print

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Description: Photographic holiday card from Marie and Averell Harriman. Mr. Harriman was governor of New York 1955-1958, U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union 1943-1946, ...
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ACORN at Democratic Delegation

Date: 1980
Description: An elderly woman wearing an ACORN button sits next to a little girl at the Democratic delegation. They are clapping and there is a "Kennedy" banner behind ...
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President Jimmy Carter

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter speaks to a small group of well wishers while Congressman David R. Obey looks on. Photographers are in the crowd. The space is decor...
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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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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter waves to the audience who had come to hear him speak. Standing next to the President is Congressman David R. Obey and his family. Se...
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Welcome to Appropriations

Date: 02 1970
Description: Congressman George Mahon of Texas, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, welcomes newly-appointed Congressman David R. Obey to the committee and ...

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