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Birthplace of Republican Party

Date: 1929
Description: 75th anniversary celebration of the birth of the Republican Party at Ripon. Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., stands on the podium in front of the Little Whi...
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Philleo Nash

Date: 1958
Description: Life on the campaign trail with Philleo Nash, in front of the Philleo Nash Rambler, greeting young supporters. Nash was running as the Democratic candidate...
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Adolf Germer

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Description: Adolf Germer seated in his office with posters for socialist candidates on the wall behind him.
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William H. Upham

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Description: A signed head and shoulders portrait of William H. Upham, Republican, the 18th Governor of Wisconsin.
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Harry S. Truman with Madison Labor Leaders

Date: 10 23 1944
Description: Democratic candidate for vice-president, Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri, being greeted by Madison labor leaders. From left: Roy E. Bewick, President o...
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G.A.R. Hall

Date: 1997
Description: Organizing Assembly in G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Hall.
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Keefe, Frank Bateman

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Description: Portrait of Frank Bateman Keefe. 1887-1952 Keefe was a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Winneconne, Winnebago County, Wis., September 23, 1887; atte...
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Tammany Hall Presidential Campaign

Date: 11 08 1856
Description: Political drawing for the Democratic Presidential Campaign, which included Buchanan and Breckenridge.
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Adlai Stevenson

Date: 1952
Description: Men gather for a banquet on the occasion of a visit by Adlai Stevenson, Democratic Candidate for President. Stevenson on left.
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Republican Nomination of Rutherford B. Hayes for President

Date: 07 08 1876
Description: Political cartoon for presidential campaign. The cartoon depicts the artist rejoicing over the nomination of Hayes and the declaration of republican princi...
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Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland Front Cover Cartoon

Date: 08 11 1892
Description: Political cartoon for presidential campaign. Pro-Benjamin Harrison, anti-Grover Cleveland. Shows "John Bull" (Cleveland was labeled "The English Candidate"...
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Woodrow Wilson Political Cartoon

Date: 10 18 1916
Description: Political cartoon for presidential campaign critical of Woodrow Wilson's cautious approach to the war. Cartoon shows sign which says "He Kept Us Out of War...
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Presidential Campaign Cartoon

Date: 1856
Description: Political cartoon for Presidential Campaign that is Pro-Fremont, anti-Buchanan. John C. Fremont, Republican, and his wife Jessie Benton Fremont, are shown ...
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Grant Campaign

Date: 1872
Description: Ulysses S. Grant loyalist demonstrates his strength in a display showing various sized potatoes with politicians names attached. The opposition is depicted...
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Presidential Candidate Richard M. Nixon

Date: 1960
Description: Republican presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon speaks at an outdoor event. There is an airplane in the background. Patricia Nixon is shown seated behin...
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Ronald Reagan Campaigning for President

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Description: Ronald Reagan shakes hands with workers in front of a Manitowoc crane.
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Republican Delegates for Eisenhower

Date: 03 02 1956
Description: Papers containing President Eisenhower's consent to be a candidate in the Wisconsin presidential primary and the President's certified list of delegate can...
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Birthplace of the Republican Party

Date: 08 08 1960
Description: Republican candidates for state office started a week-long campaign at the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, the birthplace of the GOP in 1854. Standing o...
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Obey and Earl Pay Tribute

Date: 02 1984
Description: Congressman David Obey and Governor Tony Earl pay tribute to 20 years of service by Marathon County Clerk Ray Ott and Register of Deeds Bob Gernetzke.
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Wisconsin United States Senator Speaks to Young Republicans

Date: 10 05 1961
Description: Wisconsin's senior United States Senator Alexander Wiley is greeted by three members of Dane County Young Republicans. The greeters are, left to right: Pet...

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