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On This Day: November 20

1880 - Governor Fred Zimmerman Born
On this date Governor Fred Zimmerman was born in Milwaukee. Zimmerman served as Secretary of State both before and after becoming the 25th governor of Wisconsin.  Zimmerman was elected governor in 1926 and defeated in 1928. For more on his life, see the Dictionary of Wisconsin History. [Source: Wisconsin Blue Book]

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