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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.
Thomas Fairchild Brochure
September 1952
Campaign brochure issued by Thomas Fairchild after his victory in the 1952 Democratic Party primary over Henry S. Reuss. Although Fairchild did not mention by name his Republican opponent, Senator...
Joe McCarthy Postcard
1946
Postcard depicting Joe McCarthy issued by the Republican Party of Wisconsin during the 1946 senatorial campaign.
Joseph R. McCarthy
1944
Portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy used in literature issued for his unsuccessful 1944 Senate campaign.
Bob La Follette Jr. Brochure
August 1946
Campaign brochure issued by Robert M. La Follette, Jr., after his decision to return the Wisconsin Progressive Party to the Republican Party. The brochure reminded voters "This year it's the Prima...
McCarthy Campaign Brochure
1944
Campaign brochure issued in behalf of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy during his successful campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1944. The text stressed his status as a Marine officer among his qualificatio...
