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Governor Philip F. La Follette

Date: 11 24 1931
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette delivers a special message on welfare relief to a special session of the legislature in the assembly chamber of the Wisconsi...
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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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Medicare Reform

Date: 1995
Description: Wisconsin congressmen (left to right) Gerald Kleczka, David R. Obey, and Thomas Barrett listening to citizen opinions on Medicare reform at a forum.
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Governor Lucey Signs the Equal Rights Amendment

Date: 1975
Description: Several men and women watch as Governor Patrick Lucey signs the Equal Rights Amendment. Lloyd A. Barbee (left), Marlin Schneider, two unidentified people, ...
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Social Security Anniversary

Date: 08 14 1968
Description: View towards podium of Wilbur Cohen presenting Arthur Altmeyer, the first director of the Social Security Board, with a plaque at the anniversary celebrati...
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Wilbur J. Cohen Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 05 16 1968
Description: President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the podium, announces the promotion of Wilbur J. Cohen to Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Among the group are W...
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Governor Anthony Earl

Date: 02 01 1983
Description: Governor Tony Earl at the signing of the executive order creating the Wisconsin Women’s Council. At the end of the remarks he invites women from the legisl...
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...
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Public Testamony For and Against Equal Opportunity Commission

Date: 04 29 1965
Description: An Assembly bill to establish a full-time Equal Opportunity Commission got 5 1/2 hours of pro and con testimony at a public hearing before the Assembly Jud...
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State Senator Kathryn Morrison and Governor Patrick Lucey

Date: 1977
Description: Kathryn Morrison (far left) observes as Governor Patrick Lucey signs, possibly, a piece of legislation. State Representative Mary Lou Munts (seated next to...
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Signing of the Inheritance Tax Bill

Date: 1975
Description: Signing of the 1975 Inheritance Tax Bill, 1975 Senate Bill 113. Protestors used the occasion to show opposition to the upgrade of Highway 18-151 to an expr...
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Gov. Gaylord Nelson

Date: 01 22 1959
Description: Photograph of Gov. Gaylord Nelson delivering a speech at a podium asking the state's lawmakers to help create a Wisconsin Economic Resources Commission to ...
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Wisconsin Legislature Public Hearing

Date: 02 21 1961
Description: Public hearing on the proposed abolition of the House Un-American Activities committee at the Wisconsin State Capitol. University of Wisconsin Professor Ed...
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Wisconsin Legislature Public Hearing

Date: 02 21 1961
Description: Public hearing on the proposed abolition of the House Un-American Activities committee at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Emil Muelver, Milwaukee, listens to ...
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Governor Lucey Signing University Merger Bill

Date: 07 03 1974
Description: Governor Patrick J. Lucey signing the Bill merging the University of Wisconsin and the state university system, with several onlookers surrounding him. The...
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Persuasion

Date: 1975
Description: The State Legislature in session at the State Capitol. The board indicating votes cast is overhead.

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