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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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La Follette's Labor Day Address

Date: 1924
Description: Independent presidential candidate Robert M. La Follette, Sr., standing behind a radio microphone delivering a Labor Day address.
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Pounding his Fist

Date: 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., striking an emphatic pose with his fist raised over his hand. This photograph was probably taken for publicity purposes during ...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Date: 1940
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt making a speech.
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John F. Kennedy

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Description: Senator John F. Kennedy giving a speech.
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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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Eisenhower and Joe McCarthy

Date: 10 03 1952
Description: Presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower and Wisconsin Senator Joseph R. McCarthy together on the rear car of the "Eisenhower Special." The location of thi...
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Republican State Convention

Date: 06 12 1948
Description: Representative Glenn Davis, chairman of the Republican State Convention, shown at the podium addressing the delegates.
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Nelson and 2nd Earth Day

Date: 04 20 1971
Description: Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is credited with conceiving of Earth Day, listens while Wisconsin Governor Patrick J. Lucey addresses the Wisconsin L...
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William Proxmire in Striped Suit

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Description: William Proxmire gives a speech wearing a striped suit and raising his fist.
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William Proxmire in Front of Microphones

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Description: Senator William Proxmire giving a speech in front of several microphones.
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William Proxmire Giving Speech Wearing Eyeglasses

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Description: Senator William Proxmire gives a speech in front of many microphones, wearing eyeglasses.
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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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Testimonial Dinner

Date: 04 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey speaking at a testimonial dinner marking the first anniversary of his election to Congress. To his right is Mayor Ralph...
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Clinton-Gore in Wisconsin

Date: 1992
Description: Bill Clinton (standing) and Al Gore (in the red shirt to Clinton's right) campaigning together in Wisconsin. Although the precise location is unidentified,...
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David Obey at the Podium

Date: 2004
Description: Congressman David Obey speaks outdoors at a podium.
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Hearing on War in Vietnam

Date: 07 31 1965
Description: State Representative Robert Kastenmeier speaking during a hearing sponsored by him on the war in Vietnam. Of the 23 persons who spoke at the hearing, only ...
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Save the Mounds Demonstration

Date: 01 12 2016
Description: Save the Mounds demonstration at the Capitol Square against Assembly Bill 620. Wisconsin State Representative Robb Kahl is standing in the center speaking ...
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Steve Gunderson Speaking

Date: 1990
Description: Steve Gunderson standing in front of a chalkboard and speaking about a Unified Budget.

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