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Philip La Follette speaking in Wausau

Date: 1936
Description: Governor Philip La Follette speaking to the crowd at a Progressive Party picnic in Wausau, Wisconsin.
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Hubert H. Humphrey Speaking to Workers

Date: 1968
Description: Hubert H. Humphrey speaking to factory workers through a megaphone from the back of a convertible.
Postcard

Reuben Gold Thwaites Speaking at Newport

Date: 08 1909
Description: A man is standing on a small ridge, surrounded by people sitting on the ground. He is holding an open book and speaking. Caption reads: "Reuben G. Thwaites...
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"Carry A Nation"

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Description: View of (Carry) Carrie Nation speaking from a stage surrounded by a crowd at a county fair.
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Lindbergh Speech

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh speaking to a crowd at a stadium.
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Robert La Follette, Sr., Speaking to Crowd

Date: 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., speaking to a crowd with his arms spread wide for emphasis. This photograph is thought to have been taken during the 1924 presi...
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Groundbreaking

Date: 07 1957
Description: Ralph Helstein, president of the United Packinghouse Workers of America, speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony.
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Anti-Klan Rally

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Description: Civil rights activist Anne Braden speaking to a rally that was called by the National Anti-Klan Network, an organization of which she was a founder.
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Americans for Democratic Action Meeting

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Description: A view from the stage of a man speaking to a large crowd at an Americans for Democratic Action event.
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Barack Obama Speaking at Rally

Date: 10 01 2008
Description: President Barack Obama speaking at rally.
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Daniel Hoan Speaking to a Crowd

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of Mayor Hoan speaking to a crowd at the Seaman Body Corporation.
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John F. Kennedy at U.W. Fieldhouse

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Democratic Presidential candidate John Kennedy speaking from a podium before a large crowd at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Fieldhouse.
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Barack Obama Speaking at Rally

Date: 10 01 2008
Description: President Barack Obama speaking at rally. Members of the crowd are raising their signs in support.
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Lithographers' Strike Vote Meeting

Date: 01 11 1949
Description: Lithographers' Local #7 strike vote meeting held in a large auditorium. A man is standing speaking and every seat in the house is filled.
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John F. Kennedy at Podium

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Description: Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy speaks from a stage.
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Edgewood College Graduation

Date: 06 06 1964
Description: Angus Rothwell, state superintendent of public instruction, speaking to the graduating class of Edgewood College. Bishop William P. O'Connor is present on ...
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Wayne Morse

Date: 05 28 1966
Description: Oregon senator Wayne Morse, who was one of the early opponents of the war in Vietnam, speaking at a rally. Morse was born in Wisconsin.
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Sigurd F. Olson at Rededication of the Uhrenholdt Memorial Forest

Date: 05 1969
Description: Sigurd F. Olson standing outdoors speaking to a group of people. Sigurd was a son-in-law of Soren and Christine Uhrenholdt.
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Sigurd F. Olson at Rededication of the Uhrenholdt Memorial Forest

Date: 05 1969
Description: Sigurd F. Olson standing outdoors speaking to a group of people. Sigurd was a son-in-law of Soren and Christine Uhrenholdt.
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Lincoln's Second Inauguration

Date: 03 04 1865
Description: Large crowd gathered for Lincoln's second inauguration.

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