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Hello, Merrill
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A brief shower failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Democratic Presidential candidate Walter Mondale and Vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro during a campaign visit. Applauding them is Congressman David R. Obey who represented that area in Congress.
September 3, 1984
Obey, David R.
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WHi 92025
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Wisconsin Democrats
1984
The audience at the Lincoln County fairgrounds who gathered to hear Democratic candidates Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, with the national media covering the candidates on the platform behin...
Geraldine Ferraro on the Campaign Trail
1984
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro greets supporters while campaigning. A little rain failed to dampen their enthusiasm for the first woman nominated to that position by a maj...
Democratic Phone Bank
1984
Loyal Democrats sit at a table while calling to remind local residents of the upcoming Merrill rally, at which both Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro appeared.
Obey and Humphrey
1969
Congressman David Obey (left) and presidential candidate Vice President Hubert Humphrey (4th from left) pose with three other men.
Michael Dukakis in Wisconsin
1988
Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis campaigning in northern Wisconsin.
Testing the Political Waters
1987
Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin.
