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South Milwaukee Public Library

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Description: Interior view of the South Milwaukee Public Library. Reverse of cardboard backing reads: "South Milwaukee branch: a children entertainment." Stamped into p...
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Wilbur J. Cohen Speaking at Event

Date: 1965
Description: Wilbur J. Cohen is speaking from a podium at an outdoor event celebrating the Social Security amendment adding Medicare.
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Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, standing at a podium smiling and holding up both hands.
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Public Housing Hearing at Madison Common Council

Date: 06 26 1950
Description: Elevated view of members of the Madison Common (City) Council and speakers at a hearing of the Madison Housing Authority's (MHA) proposed public housing pr...
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Social Security Anniversary

Date: 08 14 1968
Description: Arthur Altmeyer stands at the podium speaking about the 33rd anniversary of the Social Security bill. Wilbur Cohen and Robert Ball and an unidentified man ...
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Wilbur J. Cohen Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: Wilbur J. Cohen stands at the podium during his swearing-in as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Seated on the stage with him are his wife Eloise...
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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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Eau Claire Public Library Cornerstone Ceremony

Date: 06 16 1903
Description: View from back of stage toward men sitting in chairs listening to a man standing and speaking at the ceremony at which the cornerstone for the Eau Claire P...
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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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Preacher Delivers Sermon on Tuberculosis

Date: 04 1924
Description: Preacher Chas V. Reed delivering a sermon on tuberculosis in conjunction with an International Harvester Agricultural Extension Department lecture. Mr. Ree...
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Social Security Anniversary

Date: 1968
Description: Robert Ball and Wilbur Cohen stand at the lectern during a celebration of the anniversary of Social Security. Robert Ball was Commissioner of Social Securi...
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Central High School Debate

Date: 03 20 1929
Description: Central High School debate, Central vs. Beloit.
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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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Harold Stassen for President

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Description: Republican Harold Stassen giving a speech on a stage in Milwaukee during his campaign for the Republican nomination.
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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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Sigrid Schultz Speaking at a Victory Rally

Date: 02 22 1944
Description: Sigrid Schultz speaks to a large audience at a victory rally in a recreation hall.
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Niebuhr Addressing An Audience

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Description: A view from a balcony of Reinhold Neibuhr at a podium on a stage, speaking to a seated audience. This is probably at an event for Americans For Democratic ...
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Barack Obama Speaking at Rally

Date: 10 01 2008
Description: President Barack Obama speaking at rally.
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President Carter Speaking on Stage

Date: 10 06 1980
Description: View from audience of President Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium. On the left Vel Phillips sits near an American Flag. A banner above reads: "Pres. Jimmy ...
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Vice President Richard Nixon Makes a Campaign Stop in Madison

Date: 11 07 1960
Description: Then-Vice President Richard Nixon addresses a crowd at the Madison Municipal Airport while campaigning for the 1960 Presidential election.

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