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Obey and Farmers
January 1969
David R. Obey posed with dairy farmers as part of a photo shoot for his first campaign for Congress. The farmer in the center is Laurence Day, a farmer-State Legislator. The photograph was taken on...
Obey and Day on the Farm
January 1969
As part of a campaign photo shoot, Laurence Day gives candidate David R. Obey a tour of his dairying operation in Marathon County. Day was both a dairy farmer and a member of the Wisconsin Assembly.
Obey Photo Shoot
January 1969
A photo shoot for David R. Obey's first campaign for Congress picturing him as assistant majority leader with Majority Leader Bob Huber (partially obscured).
Obey Replies to Reagan
August 30, 1986
Congressman David R. Obey delivering the Democrat's reply to a Labor Day speech by President Ronald Reagan.
Obey and Lilly
1976
Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
Obey at the Fair
1976
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey chats with a constituent manning the dairy bar as part of a campaign shoot.
