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McCarthy as Primary Winner

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Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, with supporters in his hometown of Appleton, hearing the news of his landslide victory over his Republican Party challenger.

Date Created:
September 10, 1952
Creator:
Associated Press

Publication Information

Creator Associated Press
Date Created September 10, 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Papers concerning Senator Joseph McCarthy, 1930-1978
Call Number PH 3247

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139SW
Legacy ID
WHi 47421

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