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Proxmire Jogging

Date: 07 11 1967
Description: Senator William Proxmire jogging on the mall in front of the U.S. Capitol. Proxmire was a physical fitness advocate, and he was well known for his daily ru...
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Proxmire Parade

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Description: Senator William Proxmire waves to the crowd from an open antique automobile during a parade in downtown Milwaukee.
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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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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter stands in the open rear passenger door of a car to wave to a crowd of spectators during a visit to Congressman David R. Obey's homet...
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Briefing Book

Date: 1988
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin crouches just outside of his car, reviewing the information in his briefing book during a congressional trip to Hond...
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Capital Offenses

Date: 1986
Description: Photograph taken to illustrate the jacket of a recording issued by the Capital Offenses, the blue grass band headed by Congressman David R. Obey of Wiscons...
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Grass Roots Campaigning

Date: 1992
Description: Congressman David R. Obey (right) hits the pavement in Marathon with aide Tom Springer. Hack's Diner, run by Alfred Hack, was a popular local hangout.
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Obey and Knowles

Date: 06 1966
Description: Assemblyman David R. Obey (left) and Governor Warren P. Knowles outdoors at an unidentified ceremonial event. The two men are holding the Wisconsin State F...
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William Proxmire Shaking Hands

Date: 01 1973
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire shaking the hand of a man on the street of a Wisconsin town.
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Family Honors New Congressman from Iowa

Date: 11 28 1958
Description: John L. Wolf (right), a Madison automobile salesman from Black Earth, welcomes his brother, Leonard G. Wolf, who is a newly-elected congressman from Iowa.

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