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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. speaking to a large crowd from the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. This speech marked the end of his independent campaign for the...
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University of Wisconsin Students with Senator Mueller

Date: 03 09 1933
Description: University of Wisconsin students representing the U.W. Student Budget Committee present a petition to Senator Otto Mueller at the Wisconsin State Capitol. ...
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Senator Gerald P. Nye

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota, at the podium, speaking in the Assembly Chambers at the 10th annual Robert M. La Follette Sr. Memorial Service.
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Senator Gerald P. Nye

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota, at the podium, speaking in the Assembly Chambers at the 10th annual Robert M. La Follette Sr. Memorial Service.
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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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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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Legislators Signing In

Date: 1951
Description: Newly-elected members of the Wisconsin Assembly signing in. Facing the camera left to right are: E. William Proxmire (D-Madison), Hermann Eisner (D-Cross P...
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 11 1951
Description: The Wisconsin State Legislature listens to Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. The Senators are seated in the first row.
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 11 1951
Description: The Wisconsin State Legislature listens to an address from Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. The State Senators are seated in the first row, including Melvin ...
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Wisconsin Assembly

Date: 1929
Description: Composite of portraits of the men of the Wisconsin Assembly. Includes an exterior view of the Wisconsin State Capitol, and an interior view of the Assembly...
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William Proxmire Walking Across U.S. Capitol Lawn

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Description: Senator William Proxmire strolls on the Capitol lawn wearing a suit and necktie.
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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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"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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Obey and Lucey

Date: 1965
Description: Assemblyman David R. Obey and Patrick J. Lucey meeting with a group of students and their teacher, a nun, in the Wisconsin Assembly Parlor. Although undat...
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Special Flag

Date: 1990
Description: Federal officials frequently delivered flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to organizations in their district. Here, Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin a...
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Obey and Farmers

Date: 01 1969
Description: David R. Obey posed with dairy farmers as part of a photo shoot for his first campaign for Congress. The farmer in the center is Laurence Day, a farmer-Sta...
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Obey and Day on the Farm

Date: 01 1969
Description: As part of a campaign photo shoot, Laurence Day gives candidate David R. Obey a tour of his dairying operation in Marathon County. Day was both a dairy far...

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