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Governor Schmedeman Signs the Beer Bill

Date: 06 02 1933
Description: Governor Albert G. Schmedeman signing the Beer Bill with 14 men observing.
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Lyndon Johnson signs Medicare Bill

Date: 07 30 1965
Description: President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs the Medicare bill. Former President Harry S. Truman, "who started it all," is present with Mrs. Bess Truman, Hubert H...
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Save the Family Farm Act

Date: 1986
Description: At a press conference Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin announces the Save the Family Farm Act introduced with 27 other farm state legislators. Among ...
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Gov. Wallace Given Good Reception Here

Date: 04 03 1964
Description: Alabama governor George Wallace shaking hands with members of the Madison Exchange club. They invited Wallace to give a speech at the Cuba Club restaurant ...
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Gov. Wallace Given Good Reception Here

Date: 04 03 1964
Description: Three people of the 18 protestors outside of the Cuba Club restaurant. A large protest sign states, "Wallace: Blood is on your hands." The protestors were...
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Full Employment Bill Ceremony Attendees

Date: 05 17 1945
Description: The opening of the campaign for the Full Employment Bill of 1945 was attended by, from left to right: Ted Silvey, Chairman of the Reconversion Committee CI...
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Presidential Political Campaign Advertisements

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Description: Two political campaign door flyers for John Kerry and running mate John Edwards. The one on the left includes a portrait of John Kerry standing behind a po...
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1959 Wisconsin State Legislature Comes to Order

Date: 01 14 1959
Description: Lieutenant Governor Philleo Nash gavels the Wisconsin State Senate to order for the 1959 session. He is a Democrat from Wisconsin Rapids.

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