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Korean War Memorial
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A veteran leans forward, perhaps to better hear the proceedings, at the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial of Wisconsin. The (out of focus) speaker may be Congressman David R. Obey.
1997
Obey, David R.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial of Wisconsin
1997
Visitors at the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial of Wisconsin.
World War I Veteran
1964
Congressman David Obey, Ben Riehle, a rural Marathon County WWI veteran, and two women pose for a photograph.
Schwartzkopf Conference
1991
Congressman David Obey was part of a delegation that visited the Middle East during the Persian Gulf War. This photograph was taken following a briefing by General Norman Schwartzkopf.
Mideast Peace Meeting
1985
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin leans across the table (left) during a discussion with Shimon Perez in Israel. Congressman Thomas Petri, also from Wisconsin is next to and behind Obey.
Obey and Staff
1980
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) and his staff. The conference table is covered with papers and pencils. Framed maps are on the walls.
Wisconsin Congressmen
1991
Wisconsin was well represented on a congressional leadership trip to the Persian Gulf in 1991. Here Congressman David Obey (in plaid shirt) leans over the seat to chat with Congressman Robert Kaste...
