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William Proxmire Shaking Hands

Date: 01 1973
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire shaking the hand of a man on the street of a Wisconsin town.
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Checking Out the Opposition

Date: 1974
Description: Campaigning at the Northern Wisconsin Fair, Democratic Congressman David R. Obey (left) of Wisconsin checked out the booth sponsored by the local Republica...
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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 1987
Description: Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin...
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Wausau Hearing

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Description: Under the chairmanship of David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) the congressional Joint Economic Committee held hearings in Wisconsin. In the background are ...
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Obey at O'Mally's Manufacturing

Date: 1978
Description: David Obey (2nd from right) and Harvey Dueholm (left) visit O'Mally's Manufacturing.
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John Byrnes Puzzles Over Proxmire Data

Date: 1958
Description: John Byrnes, Republican Senator from Wisconsin, puzzles over a chart of data introduced by William Proxmire, Democratic Senator from Wisconsin. The second ...
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State Republican Party Convention

Date: 06 21 1947
Description: Jake Lindgard, Mount Horeb, greeting Congressman Glenn Davis, representative for the Second Congressional District.
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William Proxmire with Money Saving Graphic

Date: 1960
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire posing with a poster detailing money saving bills he has introduced and how the savings can be used.
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Father Groppi Speaking in Assembly Chamber

Date: 1969
Description: Father James Groppi speaking at a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber protesting welfare cuts. Father Groppi is seated on the lef...
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Earth Day 1970

Date: 04 1970
Description: Acting on the suggestion of his mentor Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin congressman David R. Obey participated (here at a gym) at the first Earth Day even...
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Check-in at the Airport

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Description: Congressman David R. Obey (right) at the check-in counter at a Wisconsin airport. This view from behind the counter shows a woman checking his ticket and t...
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Proxmire Walking Through Wisconsin in Winter

Date: 12 22 1972
Description: Senator William Proxmire walked thousands of miles in Wisconsin to meet constituents. Here he is, in a snowmobile suit, shaking hands with a woman outside ...
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Clinton-Gore in Wisconsin

Date: 1992
Description: Bill Clinton (standing) and Al Gore (in the red shirt to Clinton's right) campaigning together in Wisconsin. Although the precise location is unidentified,...
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Senator Proxmire and Senator Mansfield

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Description: Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin, and Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, on the set of the Senate Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. From his first ...
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Military Spending

Date: 1995
Description: During his meetings with constituents Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin often used charts and graphs to make his points about public policy issues. He...
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Wisconsin United States Senator Speaks to Young Republicans

Date: 10 05 1961
Description: Wisconsin's senior United States Senator Alexander Wiley is greeted by three members of Dane County Young Republicans. The greeters are, left to right: Pet...
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Testimonial Dinner

Date: 04 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey speaking at a testimonial dinner marking the first anniversary of his election to Congress. To his right is Mayor Ralph...
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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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Politicians Shaking Hands

Date: 10 09 1928
Description: George A. Nelson, Milltown, former assemblyman and president of the Wisconsin Union of the American Society of Equity, and John E. Cashman, Denmark, State ...
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Charles Enge and Supporters

Date: 1940
Description: Charles Enge, seventh from left, and supporters pose in front of the Al. Ringling Theatre. A sign on top of a car advertises his campaign for the Wisconsin...

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