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| Date: | 11 1924 |
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| 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... |
| Date: | 1966 |
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| Description: | Supporters of Patrick J. Lucey for Governor distribute buttons and flyers to promote his campaign. |
| Date: | 1964 |
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| Description: | Warren P. Knowles, with Mrs. Knowles at his side, waves to his supporters during his campaign for governor. |
| Date: | 08 27 1957 |
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| 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... |
| Date: | 07 10 1954 |
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| Description: | Publicity photo at a pre-convention session of the Wisconsin State Democratic Party that includes William Proxmire and James E. Doyle, rival candidates for... |
| Date: | 10 03 1900 |
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| Description: | View from audience of William Jennings Bryan, as Democratic nominee for election to the presidency, addressing a crowd, estimated at 15,000 people, at a st... |
| Date: | 10 23 1960 |
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| Description: | Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at the Madison airport with state Democratic leaders. To Kennedy's left are Governor Gaylord Nelson and state Democr... |
| Date: | 06 12 1948 |
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| Description: | Warren Smith, Milwaukee, campaigning for State Treasurer at the Republican State Convention. |
| Date: | 1900 |
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| Description: | A political cartoon during the presidential campaign depicting W.J. Bryan repainting a sign with the word "imperialism". |
| Date: | 1944 |
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| Description: | Campaign sticker for the re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The use of the apple theme was a subtle reminder to those who might be tempted to vote for ... |
| Date: | 1960 |
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| 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... |
| Date: | 1948 |
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| Description: | Small button tag on a string promoting "Republican, General Douglas MacArthur for President." |
| Date: | 07 21 1952 |
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| Description: | John P. Duffy, Green Bay, (seated) and Ray Forcier, Eau Claire, huddle at Convention Hall. Forcier is on the rules committee. |
| Date: | 1984 |
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| Description: | Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro greets supporters while campaigning. A little rain failed to dampen their enthusiasm for the first... |
| Date: | 1987 |
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| Description: | Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin... |
| Date: | 10 19 1992 |
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| Description: | "Bill Clinton, President George Bush, and Ross Perot participate in the 1992 presidential debates." |
| Date: | 10 19 1992 |
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| Description: | "Bill Clinton, with wife Hillary, and daughter, Chelsea, relax at the conclusion of the debates." |
| Date: | 08 20 1958 |
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| Description: | Gaylord Nelson campaigning at the Wisconsin State Fair. |
| Date: | 08 20 1958 |
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| Description: | A straw hatted fairgoer from Oshkosh clutched Republican leaflets as he tried to straighten out State Senator Gaylord Nelson on world affairs. Nelson, Demo... |
| Date: | 1968 |
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| Description: | Political campaign poster that features a drawing of Richard Nixon surrounded by contemporary celebrities and politicians in the center. He is wearing a bu... |
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