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Wisconsin Democrats
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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 behind them. The hand-lettered sign a woman holds in the foreground reads, "Asbestos Workers Local 127 for Mondale-Ferraro." A woman next to her holds a bouquet of flowers and miniature American flags.
1984
Obey, David R.
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WHi 92027
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Hello, Merrill
September 3, 1984
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 Cong...
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.
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...
Testimonial Dinner
April 1970
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey speaking at a testimonial dinner marking the first anniversary of his election to Congress. To his right is Mayor Ralph Voight, and to his left is Anthony Earl w...
Obey and Mondale
circa 1970-1979
Walter (Fritz) Mondale and David Obey have a conversation at the Better Way Club.
Obey and Nelson Shake Hands
1962
Congressman David Obey and Senator Gaylord Nelson shake hands as Joan Obey looks on. The occasion was a dinner, and a man and woman sit at a table with food, drink and candles in front of them. A f...
