McCarthy Defeats La Follette
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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 seat since 1906. McCarthy is pictured in his office as circuit court judge.
August 15, 1946
Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) |
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| Date Created | August 15, 1946 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Joseph McCarthy photographs and ephemera, circa 1947-1957 |
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| Call Number | PH 6022.8 |
| Conditions For Access | This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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