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Obey in the Middle East
circa 1970-1979
Congressman David Obey outdoors in a group of men listening to a speaker in the Middle East. They are surrounded by tents.
Apostle Islands Tour
1979
David and Joan Obey (right) with Senator Gaylord Nelson (2nd from left) and Secretary of the Interior Cecil Andrus (on Nelson's left) on an Apostle Islands Tour given by National Park Rangers.
Obey and Mondale
circa 1970-1979
Walter (Fritz) Mondale and David Obey have a conversation at the Better Way Club.
The One That Didn't Get Away
circa 1970-1979
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey, his son Craig, and the catch of the day.
Congressman David Obey and His Son Craig
1980
Congressman David Obey and his son Craig have a private talk, seated in a wooded area.