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Marine Captain Joseph McCarthy

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Joseph R. McCarthy in his Marine Corps uniform at the time of his first campaign for the United States Senate. He is holding a piece of his campaign literature.

Date Created:
1944
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph McCarthy photographs and ephemera, circa 1947-1957
Call Number PH 6022.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01347W
Legacy ID
WHi 23589

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