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Wisconsin Centennial Celebration

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Seated in the Wisconsin State Capitol during a state centennial observance are, left to right: E.B. Fred, President of the University of Wisconsin; Governo...
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 11 1951
Description: The Wisconsin State Legislature listens to a speech by Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. The senators are seated in the first row, with Warren Knowles seated ...
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Wisconsin Centennial Celebration

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Charles E. Bohlen, United States State Department counselor, speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House during a program which launched Wi...
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John F. Kennedy at U.W. Fieldhouse

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Democratic Presidential candidate John Kennedy speaking from a podium before a large crowd at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Fieldhouse.
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson delivering his inaugural address in the State Capitol rotunda.
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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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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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Dawn Manor Historic Marker

Date: 05 20 1955
Description: Elevated view over crowd towards speaker during Women's Auxiliary 5th annual pilgrimage to historic sites in Wisconsin. Over 200 members and guests made th...
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Earth Day 1970

Date: 04 1970
Description: Acting on the suggestion of his mentor Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin congressman David R. Obey participated (here at a gym) at the first Earth Day even...
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Wisconsin Power and Light Stockholders Meeting

Date: 05 27 1964
Description: Seen from the rear, Carl Forsberg, president of Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL) company, is addressing a crowd of about 400 shareholders during a meeting a...
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Milwaukee-Downer College Historic Marker

Date: 06 15 1965
Description: Leslie Fishel, Director of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, speaking from the stage at the dedication and unveiling of the Milwaukee-Downer Colle...
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Soledad O'Brien

Date: 11 06 2013
Description: Posed, seated portrait of national television journalist and featured speaker Soledad O’Brien at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Democratic Election Rally

Date: 10 12 2012
Description: Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crowd at a 2012 Democratic Election rally held at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is standing at a podium ...
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Phillip La Follette Addressing the Legislature

Date: 1931
Description: Elevated view of Governor Phillip La Follette addressing the Legislature.
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U.W. Graduation in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House

Date: 06 15 1951
Description: Hundreds of students in cap and gown listen to a Commmencement Day speaker. Honored guests, most in cap and gown, sit on stage. On the far right center is...
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Learning Better Farming

Date: 1925
Description: A Caucasian man in a suit is standing at the center of a large arbor. Native American men and women are sitting or standing around him, while a Native Amer...
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Government Reorganization

Date: 1968
Description: David R. Obey, then a Wisconsin assemblyman, testifying in the Capitol in behalf of the reorganization of state government proposed by the Kellett Commissi...
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Health Care Concerns

Date: 1991
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin (seated, second from the right) listens while Virginia McGinley testifies at a public forum on health care. This was...
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Crowd at a Speech

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Description: Crowd of men and boys gathered around a tent, probably listening to a political or patriotic speech or debate.
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Crowd at a Speech

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Description: Crowd of men, women, girls and boys gathered around a tent, probably listening to a political or patriotic speech or debate.

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