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Joseph McCarthy

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Joseph McCarthy at the time of his election victory over Senator Robert M. La Follette, Jr., in the Republican primary.

Date Created:
1946
Creator:
Wisconsin State Journal

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin State Journal
Date Created 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 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
W01348I
Legacy ID
WHi 23590

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Photographs
McCarthy, the Primary Winner

McCarthy, the Primary Winner

September 18, 1952

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy speaking with reporters at LaGuardia Airport shortly after his victory over Len Schmitt in the Wisconsin Republican primary. McCarthy had felt so confident of his victory...

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Photographs
Senator Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn

Senator Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn

January 1953

Joseph (Joe) McCarthy is seen here with his chief counsel, Roy Cohn, whom he hired on the advice of J. Edgar Hoover.

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Posters
McCarthy for U.S. Senator

McCarthy for U.S. Senator

November 5, 1946

Campaign poster for Republican candidate Joseph R. McCarthy, for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. His image is a painted portrait.

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Photographs
McCarthy Defeats La Follette

McCarthy Defeats La Follette

August 15, 1946

Joseph R. McCarthy opens congratulatory telegrams after his primary election victory over Senator Robert M. La Follette, Jr., a victory which ended the La Follette's hold on the Wisconsin Senate se...

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Joseph McCarthy with G. David Schine and Roy M. Cohn

Joseph McCarthy with G. David Schine and Roy M. Cohn

March 12, 1954

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy with G. David Schine and Roy M. Cohn.

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Photographs
Joseph McCarthy

Joseph McCarthy

1943

Portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy in his Marine uniform, which appeared in his unsuccessful 1944 U.S. Senate campaign literature. Making the most of military status, one brochure urged "Elect Capt. Jo...

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