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Truman, Rennebohm, Thompson
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President Harry Truman, Governor Oscar Rennebohm, and Senator Carl Thompson of Stoughton riding in the back of an open car during a Presidential visit to Madison in 1948. Although active in charitable work and in professional organizations, Rennebohm, the wealthy founder of Rennebohm Drug Stores, Inc., had little experience in politics when he was elected lieutenant governor in 1944. Rennbohm became governor when Governor Goodland died in office in 1947.
October 14, 1948
Miller, James Roy, Capital Times
Publication Information
| Creator | Miller, James Roy, Capital Times |
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| Date Created | October 14, 1948 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm records, 1907-1988 |
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| Call Number | PH 3344 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | The Capital Times; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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