Wisconsin supplied many regiments to fight for the Union during the Civil War. Many of these men came as volunteers, answering the call of broadsides such as this one from April of 1861, to be patriots and defend the Union.
"Patriots of St. Croix Recruiting Poster."
Online facsimile at:
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=149;
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