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Judge McCarthy
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Judge Joseph R. McCarthy sitting at the bench at the Outagamie Courthouse. This photograph was featured in McCarthy's U.S. Senate campaign literature in 1946 along with a caption concerning his ability to cut red tape and streamline operations of his circuit.
1946
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W0134BJ
WHi 47587
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McCarthy Defeats La Follette
August 15, 1946
Joseph R. McCarthy opens congratulatory telegrams after his primary election victory over Senator Robert M. La Follette, Jr., a victory which ended the La Follette's hold on the Wisconsin Senate se...
Judge McCarthy in Court
July 1942
Circuit Judge Joseph R. McCarthy wearing his Marine uniform a few days before he left for active duty.
McCarthy's Second Campaign
1939
Campaign poster for Joseph R. McCarthy's campaign for circuit judge. McCarthy was considered an underdog in this race, but he campaigned successfully by drawing attention to the incumbent's age. At...
McCarthy Wins
November 5, 1946
Joseph R. McCarthy receiving the congratulations of supporters after his victory over Democrat Howard J. McMurray in the 1946 U.S. Senate election. The victory party was held at the Hotel Appleton.
McCarthy for U.S. Senator
November 5, 1946
Campaign poster for Republican candidate Joseph R. McCarthy, for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. His image is a painted portrait.
McCarthy Grade School Group Portrait
1915
Class group portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy's grade school classmates. McCarthy is in the center of the group. McCarthy dropped out of school at age 14.
