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Portrait of Patrick Henry

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Description: Portrait of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), orator and politician. The painting was completed in 1815 by Thomas Sully (1783-1872)
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Gaylord Nelson by the St. Croix River

Date: 1967
Description: Gaylord Nelson seated on a rock overlooking the St. Croix River.
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Ceremony at Normandy Groundbreaking

Date: 08 28 2004
Description: The Normandy Interpretive Center groundbreaking ceremony. Soldiers carrying the American flag march between two tents filled with guests. Participants in t...
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Obey and Nelson Shake Hands

Date: 1962
Description: Congressman David Obey and Senator Gaylord Nelson shake hands as Joan Obey looks on. The occasion was a dinner, and a man and woman sit at a table with foo...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1976
Description: Framed assortment of campaign buttons for Jimmy Carter and running mate Walter Mondale, and Gerald Ford and running mate Bob Dole. Most are simple round bu...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1972
Description: Framed assortment of political campaign buttons for Richard Nixon and running mate Spiro Agnew, and George McGovern and running mate Sargent Shriver. The c...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

Date: 1960
Description: Framed assortment of political campaign buttons for John F. Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon and running mate Henry Cabot Lodg...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons 1976-1980

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Description: Framed assortment of presidential campaign buttons between Ronald Reagan and running mate George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter and running mate Walter Mondal...
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Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

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Description: Two presidential political campaign buttons for Jimmy Carter. The button on top has a green circular border around a black and white portrait of Jimmy Cart...
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Inauguration day with Lt. Governor Philleo Nash and Family

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Family group portrait of (left to right): Lt. Governor Philleo Nash; Mrs. Nash; Nash's sister, Jean Nash, Wisconsin Rapids; and Mrs. Nash's mother, Mrs. He...
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Obey and Lilly

Date: 1976
Description: Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
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The New "Head Honcho"

Date: 04 1985
Description: Martin P. Koll poses after being elected village president.
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Obey and Lech Walesa

Date: 11 15 1989
Description: Congressman David Obey and Chairman of Solidarity Lech Walesa of Poland shake hands.
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Attorney General George H. Thompson

Date: 09 30 1964
Description: Wisconsin Attorney General George H. Thompson.
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Vel Phillips in Copenhagen

Date: 07 1980
Description: Vel Phillips wearing pearls and a name tag sitting at a table.
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Vel Phillips and President Bill Clinton

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Description: Vel Phillips, standing with a crowd, attending a political campaign meeting for Bill Clinton.
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Steve Gunderson Speaking

Date: 1990
Description: Steve Gunderson standing in front of a chalkboard and speaking about a Unified Budget.
Historical Object

Presidential Political Campaign Advertisement

Date: 1972
Description: Blue and white plastic bag, promoting George McGovern for president, printed with the words: "President McGovern, '72."
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Presidential Political Campaign Bumper Sticker

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Description: A bumper sticker with black text on a yellow background that reads: "Adlai, Estes and Joe Smith."
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Presidential Political Campaign Sign

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Description: A metal sign with blue text on white background with blue border that reads: "Hoover for President."

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