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"Just a Little Joke, Mr. President"

Date: 1979
Description: During his remarks, Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is standing at the podium, cracks a joke, apparently at the President's expense. Wisconsin dignitaries to t...
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Campaign Shoot

Date: 1994
Description: Filming a campaign spot for Congressman David R. Obey (left), probably in the Wausau Family Practice Center. Health care and its associated costs were an i...
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Visiting a Log Drive

Date: 1912
Description: Businessmen visiting a log drive down the Wisconsin River. One man wearing a vest sits in a boat holding a peavey hook over his shoulder. Other men wearing...
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The President Waits To Speak

Date: 1979
Description: 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 ...
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Kruegers and Backhauses Fishing

Date: 1910
Description: Several members of the Krueger and Backhause families fishing along the bank of the Rock River. Mr. and Mrs. Backhouse and Florentina and Jennie Krueger ar...
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Francis Townsend Rally in Wausau

Date: 07 27 1938
Description: Several men are sitting on a raised platform with an awning overhead, and a banner along the front that reads: "Welcome Dr. Townsend." One man is speaking ...

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