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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr., with his fist in the air, speaking from the back of a wagon. It was in part due to his vigorous speaking style that La Follette won the nickname "Fighting Bob." This image is one of a series of views of his appearance at a fair in Cumberland, Wisconsin, in 1897. After three unsuccessful campaigns during which he brought his reform message to Wisconsin at events such as this, La Follette was elected governor of Wisconsin in 1900.
1897
Michigan State College Press
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
1897
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., with his arms spread wide, speaking from the back of a wagon. It was in part due to his vigorous speaking style that La Follette won the nickname "Fighting Bob." This im...
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
1897
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., with his fist in the air, speaking from the back of a wagon. He is wearing a hat and a suit without the coat. It was in part due to his vigorous speaking style that La F...
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
1897
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., with his fist in the air, speaking from the back of a wagon. He is wearing a hat and a suit without the coat. It was in part due to his vigorous speaking style that La F...
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
1897
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., speaking to a crowd from back of a wagon. This image is one of a series of views of his appearance at a fair in Cumberland, Wisconsin, in 1897. During this time La Foll...
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wagon
1897
Robert M. La Follette, Sr., campaigning in Cumberland. La Follette led the reform faction in Wisconsin's Republican party and in 1900, he was elected governor. Under his leadership, Wisconsin becam...
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.
