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Library Dedication
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Individuals at the dedication of the Wausau Public Library. From the left: Kermit Goertz, president of the local library board; Henry C. Ahrnsbrak, chairman of the Wisconsin Library Development Committee, Congressman David R. Obey; and Mayor John L. Kannenberg. Obey, only recently elected to Congress, was at the event to present a flag that had flown over the Capitol. Such flag presentations were often the reason for a legislator's presence at an event in the district.
October 1969
Obey, David R.
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Flag Presentation
1989
At the dedication of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield facilty, Congressman David R. Obey was present to present a flag that had flown over the United States Capitol building.
Obey and Knowles
June 1966
Assemblyman David R. Obey (left) and Governor Warren P. Knowles outdoors at an unidentified ceremonial event. The two men are holding the Wisconsin State Flag.
Obey House in Wausau
January 1969
The Obey family walking in the snow at their house located at 515 N. 9th Avenue in Wausau; a casual portrait taken for David Obey's first campaign for Congress.
Special Flag
1990
Federal officials frequently delivered flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to organizations in their district. Here, Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin assists with raising a new flag. Although t...
Building Dedication
April 1992
Congressman David R. Obey speaking at the podium at the dedication of the new Naval Reserve building. Three naval officers, a man in a suit, and three sailors are sitting or standing behind him. Tw...
Flag Raising in Rudolph
September 1995
Local members of the VFW raise a new flag in front of the Rudolph Municipal Building. The flag, which had flown over the U.S. Capitol, was presented by Congressman David R. Obey.
