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Robert M. La Follette, Jr. and his father, Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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Portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., on the right, in discussion with his son, Robert M. La Follette, Jr. This photograph was taken during the same year La Follette senior was nominated for President of the United States on the Progressive Party ticket.
1924
Underwood & Underwood
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. with his family, Mary, Belle Case La Follette, Robert, Jr. (standing), and Philip in Washington, D.C.
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View over crowd towards Senator Robert M. La Follette, Jr., speaking to a Progressive Party rally at Mauston, Wisconsin. Bob, Jr., became senator after the death of his father, Robert M. La Follett...
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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Publicity photograph of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr., in a characteristicly forceful pose, shortly after his selection as an independent, third-party Presidential candidate in 1924.
Robert La Follette, Sr., Speaking to Crowd
1924
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., speaking to a crowd with his arms spread wide for emphasis. This photograph is thought to have been taken during the 1924 presidential campaign.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Pounding his Fist
1924
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., striking an emphatic pose with his fist raised over his hand. This photograph was probably taken for publicity purposes during La Follette's independent Presidential cam...
