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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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Levitan Building

Date: 07 27 1940
Description: The Art Deco, Egyptian-influenced facade of the Levitan Building at 15, 17, & 19 West Main Street, including the F&W Grand 5&10 cent store, Rennebohm Drugs...
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy at the Podium

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: A campaign speech by presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House.
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Joseph R. McCarthy and Governor Walter S. Goodland

Date: 08 16 1946
Description: Governor Walter S. Goodland (left) and Circuit Judge Joseph R. McCarthy (right), Republican nominees for governor and senator, exchanging promises of suppo...
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Wright for Stevenson

Date: 1952
Description: Among those attending a dinner for Democratic Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson in 1952 was Frank Lloyd Wright and Oligavanna Lloyd Wright.
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Taft in Madison

Date: 03 26 1952
Description: Senator Robert A. Taft speaking to a large audience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House shortly before the April 1 Wisconsin Presidential pr...
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Harold Stassen Rally

Date: 03 31 1948
Description: A group of veterans, members of the Wisconsin Veteran's-for-Stassen Club, seated in the reserved section at the Harold Stassen rally which was held at the ...
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Harold Stassen Rally

Date: 03 31 1948
Description: Republican candidate for president, Harold E. Stassen, addressing a crowd of 3,800 persons at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion during a S...
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Harold Stassen Rally

Date: 03 31 1948
Description: Men and women wait at the doors of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion where hundreds of people had to be turned away because of lack of spa...
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Harold Stassen Rally

Date: 03 31 1948
Description: Republican presidential candidate Harold E. Stassen surrounded by the crowd following his speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion.
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Earl Warren for Vice-President Campaign

Date: 10 07 1948
Description: California Governor Earl Warren and his family at a rally at the University of Wisconsin stock pavilion where Gov. Warren made a half-hour talk in his bid ...
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Mrs. Harry S. (Bess) Truman and Daughter Margaret Truman

Date: 10 15 1948
Description: Mrs. Harry S.(Bess) Truman, at left, and her daughter, Margaret Truman, at right, seated on the speaker's platform at the University of Wisconsin stock pav...
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President Herbert Hoover Speaking at the University of Wisconsin Fieldhouse

Date: 11 05 1932
Description: President Herbert Hoover addressing a crowd of 12,000 at the University of Wisconsin fieldhouse. On the platform behind the president are, left to right: J...
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Governor Walter Kohler

Date: 10 30 1954
Description: Wisconsin Governor Walter Kohler sits at his desk in the Wisconsin State Capitol executive office while making phone calls to encourage state residents to ...
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First Campaign

Date: 1962
Description: Running for his first term in the Wisconsin Assembly, Wausau Democrat Obey met with Governor Gaylord Nelson to take a publicity photograph.
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Schmedeman for Governor

Date: 1934
Description: Governor Albert G. Schmedeman stands next to a large campaign sign for his re-election as governor outdoors at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The sign reads:...
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Mayoral Candidates George Hall and Otto Festge

Date: 04 02 1965
Description: Mayoral Candidates George Hall, left, and Otto Festge on the campaign trail.
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People in Line for the Bernie Sanders Rally

Date: 04 03 2016
Description: View across barriers towards a line of men and women waiting outside the Kohl Center to get into the Bernie Sanders Rally. A police officer is standing at ...
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"Bernie Sanders, The People's Choice!" Lawn Sign

Date: 04 03 2016
Description: A lawn sign sitting in front of the Kohl Center reads: "Bernie Sanders 2016, The People's Choice!" In the background a line of people are waiting to enter ...
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Entering the Bernie Sanders Rally

Date: 04 03 2016
Description: Elevated view over a crowd of men and women walking through the east doors of the Kohl Center to attend the Bernie Sanders rally. One man is holding up a b...

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