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| The Benefits and Costs of War |
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| Discover how World War II affected daily life in Wisconsin. |
| The Struggles at Home |
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| Discover the how American patriotism during World War I led to Xenophobia and fear of Germans. |
| Celebrations of Memorial Day Throughout History |
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| Discover the history of Memorial Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Women's coveralls worn by Teresa Kuykendall while working in a factory in Beloit, Wisconsin during World War II. (Museum object #2007.92.1) |
| World War II and it Effect on Blacks |
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| Discover the effects World War II had on Blacks in Wisconsin. |
| Read about the history of one of Wisconsin's largest and most successful printing firms during World War II. Includes links to images. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| “Sons in Service” flag from the Washbush home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1917-1918. (Museum object #1985.34.1) |
| Brief history of the automobile industry in Wisconsin. |
| Civil War unit |
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| Discover the only Civil War brigade made up chiefly of Wisconsin men, The Iron Brigade. |
| How a Senator From Wisconsin Created the Red Scare |
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| Discover how a senator from Wisconsin named Joseph McCarthy created the climate of fear known as the "Red Scare." |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| "Welcome" sign used to decorate lamp posts in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1957 World Series. (Museum object #2007.68.1) |
| America's Longest, Most Expensive War |
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| Discover the history of America's longest, most expensive war and the incredible events that happened in Wisconsin. |
| A Wisconsin Civil War Story |
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| Read a letter from an anonymous writer in the 5th Wisconsin Infantry that applauds the positive impact of women in the army. |
| An Insubordinate General Educates his Superiors |
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| Discover how Milwaukee's General William Mitchell was charged for insubordination when he warned the U.S. military of an impending new threat. |
| Brief history of the meat packing industry in Wisconsin. |
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