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Swearing-In Native American Civil War Recruits

Date: 1861
Description: Thomas Bigford (in cap, on left) and another official swearing-in two Native American Civil War recruits. Thomas Bigford (1815-1890) of Taycheedah, Wiscons...
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Voter Registration

Date: 1933
Description: Citizens line up at the City Clerk office to register to vote while a woman raises her hand to take the oath.
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Swearing Allegiance

Date: 05 02 1963
Description: During part of a ceremony, citizens raise their right hands and swear allegiance to the United States in the federal building to receive citizenship certif...
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UPWA Officers

Date: 02 11 1949
Description: Swearing-in ceremony for Local 190 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America in Detroit by field representative George Sinclair: Daniel Penn, president...
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"Operation Badger" Air Force Recruits

Date: 12 06 1951
Description: Mayor George Forster, far left, looks on as Col. Robert D. Montagne of General Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, also at left, administers the oath of enlistment ...
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Inauguration of Secretary of State

Date: 01 03 1955
Description: Glenn M. Wise (Mrs. John E. Wise) raises her hand while taking her oath of office before a robed judge. An audience looks on from the background. The origi...
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Arthur J. Altmeyer Taking the Oath as Assistant Secretary of Labor

Date: 06 08 1934
Description: Arthur J. Altmeyer taking the oath as Assistant Secretary of Labor. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins stands on the left, and Samuel Gompers on the right,...
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William L. Mitchell after Being Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security

Date: 1959
Description: Caption: "William L Mitchell after being sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security. From left to right: his son, George Bigge, Ellen Woodward, Mitchell, ...
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Nurses from University Hospitals Appointed Lieutenants in Army Nurse Corps Reserve Unit

Date: 04 11 1960
Description: Three nurses from University Hospitals are appointed lieutenants in the Army Nurse Corps Reserve. Major Duane F. Alexander, unit adviser from the 44th Gene...
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Attorney Michael B. Torphy Jr., Dane County District Attorney

Date: 06 02 1964
Description: The new Dane county district attorney, Michael B. Torphy Jr., 3833 Council Crest, getting a kiss on the cheek from his wife, Maureen Torphy, after he took ...

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