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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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Rally for John F. Kennedy

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: View of audience at a rally for John F. Kennedy for president.
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Nixon/Lodge Supporters

Date: 1960
Description: Campaigners for the 1960 Republican ticket of Richard M. Nixon for president and Henry Cabot Lodge for vice-president.
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William Proxmire's Victory

Date: 08 27 1957
Description: William Proxmire, his wife, Ellen (to Proxmire's right), and his supporters celebrate his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated u...
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Proxmire Supporters Celebrate

Date: 08 28 1957
Description: Jubilant Proxmire supporters dance in the streets in Milwaukee after Democrat William Proxmire won the special election to fill the seat left vacant by the...
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Richard Arrington, Jr.

Date: 10 1991
Description: Richard Arrington, Jr. (at the microphone), the first black to be elected mayor of Birmingham, speaks to a re-election rally. Among the supporters applaud...
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Campaign Headquarters for the Primary Election

Date: 09 1924
Description: Several men and children pose outside the La Follette-Wheeler-Blaine-Schneider campaign headquarters before the primary election.
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Girl and Dog Campaigning for Zeidler

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Description: A young girl on a city sidewalk with a St. Bernard that's wearing a sandwich board reading "Carl Zeidler For Mayor."
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Button Seller

Date: 08 2000
Description: A man sells Gore-Lieberman buttons at Riverside Park.
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League of Women Voters Candidate Forum

Date: 02 22 1956
Description: Margaret Johnson and Betty Hancock, members of the League of Women Voters, display a poster announcing a public meeting where candidates for mayor, 20th wa...
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York For Assembly

Date: 11 1984
Description: "Supporters of Dwight York watch election returns on the TV screen."
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Get Out the Vote for William Proxmire

Date: 11 05 1956
Description: Telephone callers started a new phase of the "get out the vote" campaign Monday at Proxmire for Governor headquarters, 135 W. Wells Street. More than 40 te...
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Kuehn for Governor Campaign

Date: 08 08 1960
Description: Secretary of State Robert Zimmerman spoke at the brief program at the Little White Schoolhouse (also known as the Birthplace of the Republican Party) while...
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GOP Campaign at the Little White Schoolhouse

Date: 08 08 1960
Description: A Republican campaign starts at the Little White Schoolhouse, also known as the Birthplace of the Republican Party. Philip Kuehn, Republican candidate for ...
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GOP Campaign at the Little White Schoolhouse

Date: 08 08 1960
Description: Ivan Kindschi, Dane County dairy farmer and candidate for state treasurer, speaks from the steps of the Little White Schoolhouse as the GOP candidates begi...
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Nuckles for Mayor

Date: 04 01 1961
Description: Billboard on a trailer that reads: "Robert E. Nuckles for Mayor."
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Republican Candidate Campaigns at Madison Labor Temple

Date: 10 29 1964
Description: Two politicians and three labor officials are standing behind a campaign sign that says: "Elect Ken Luedtke State Senator." Exchanging greetings are Willia...
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Kohler Campaign Caravan Tours Dane County

Date: 08 24 1957
Description: A thirteen-car caravan tours Dane County campaigning for former Governor Walter J. Kohler, the Republican nominee for United States Senator. The caravan is...
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Dorothy Honeck Participates in U.S. Senate Campaign Caravan for Former Gov. Walter J. Kohler

Date: 08 24 1957
Description: Dorothy Honeck (11), daughter of State Attorney General Stewart Honeck (of 714 Oneida Place), with her pet hamster and a poster for U.S. Senate candidate W...
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Walther Supporters

Date: 04 03 1968
Description: Many people are standing or sitting in a room with "Walther for Mayor" signs on the wall. Some are looking at a television in the foreground. Caption reads...

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