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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.
Dueholm and Nelson
1979
State Legislator Harvey Dueholm (left) with Senator Gaylord Nelson, at the dinner marking Dueholm's retirement.
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.
Earth Day 1970
April 1970
Acting on the suggestion of his mentor Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin congressman David R. Obey participated (here at a gym) at the first Earth Day events in Wausau, and Wisconsin State Universi...
The President Waits To Speak
1979
President Jimmy Carter listens to Senator Gaylord Nelson as he waits for his turn to speak. Sitting next to the President is Congressman David R. Obey and his family. A large banner in the backgrou...
Obey and Mondale
circa 1970-1979
Walter (Fritz) Mondale and David Obey have a conversation at the Better Way Club.
