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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 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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