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Memorial Continental Hall

Date: 1921
Description: A general view of the Disarmament Conference in Memorial Continental Hall from the balcony. Politicians sit around tables, and an audience gathers on the m...
Poster

Nixon's The One!

Date: 1968
Description: Political campaign poster that features a drawing of Richard Nixon surrounded by contemporary celebrities and politicians in the center. He is wearing a bu...
Photograph

Obey Family

Date: 1972
Description: David and Joan Obey shortly after the birth of their second son Douglas. Playing with Douglas is older brother Craig. This portrait was probably made for a...
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Abraham Lincoln

Date: 02 09 1864
Description: Formal portrait of Abraham Lincoln, seated.
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Senator Wiley and President Eisenhower

Date: 02 04 1954
Description: Senator Alexander Wiley and President Eisenhower.
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Woodrow Wilson

Date: 1913
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Woodrow Wilson taken early in his first term as president.
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Senator Wiley and Madame Chiang Kai-shek

Date: 07 21 1958
Description: Senator Alexander Wiley shaking hands with Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
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Harry S. Truman

Date: 1947
Description: Harry S. Truman in the oval office standing behind his desk.
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Senator Wiley with Vice President Johnson

Date: 06 27 1962
Description: Senator Alexander Wiley shaking hands with Vice President Lyndon Johnson.
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Woodrow Wilson

Date: 1917
Description: A portrait of Woodrow Wilson, taken shortly before his 61st birthday on December 28.
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Proxmire and President Carter

Date: 01 18 1978
Description: Senator William Proxmire meeting with President Jimmy Carter in the White House.
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Senator Wiley Presenting Cheese to Senator George

Date: 02 08 1956
Description: Senator Alexander Wiley presenting a block of cheese to Senator George.
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1908
Description: Portrait of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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President Lyndon Johnson Meets the Press

Date: 04 04 1964
Description: President Lyndon Johnson meets with the press in the Cabinet meeting room.
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Craig Obey and Tom Foley

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Description: Craig Obey, son of Congressman David Obey, and Tom Foley pose for a photo.
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Steve Gunderson at U.S. Capitol

Date: 1980
Description: Steve Gunderson posing outdoors in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
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Senator Wiley with Senator Proxmire and Astronaut Donald K. Slayton

Date: 05 28 1959
Description: Senators Alexander Wiley and William Proxmire posing with astronaut Donald K. Slayton and a model of a rocket.
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Gaylord Nelson at the U.S. Capitol

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Description: U.S. Senator and former Wisconsin Governor, Gaylord Nelson, standing on a sidewalk with the United States Capitol building in the background.
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Publicity Shoot in Nelson's Office

Date: 09 1972
Description: An informal moment during a photography session in the office of Senator Gaylord Nelson. Included, left to right, are Senator William Proxmire, Congressman...
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William Proxmire Walking Across U.S. Capitol Lawn

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Description: Senator William Proxmire strolls on the Capitol lawn wearing a suit and necktie.

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