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| Read amusing stories of presidential stays in the state, from Lincoln's broken heart to Roosevelt's Milwaukee gun wound. Links to photos and articles. |
| The Brief Stay of Rutherford B. Hayes |
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| Discover the visits US presidents have paid to Wisconsin |
| A Record in Documents and Pictures |
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| Discover the history of American politics through the Wisconsin Historical Society's images |
| Term: Adams County [origin of place name] in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History |
| Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. |
| Learn the true story behind the play "Hamilton" |
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| True story behind the play "Hamilton" |
| Editor, College President and Congregational Clergyman |
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| Explore the history of Aaron Lucius Chapin |
| Discover Madison's Kehl School of Dance through photographs of the performers, public events, dance studio, and other images. |
| Lawyer and Temperance Advocate |
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| Discover the history of temperance advocate Eugene Wilder Chafin |
| Milwaukee's First Photojournalist |
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| Read about the life and career of photojournalist John Robert Taylor, who captured the spirit of Milwaukee through photographs in the early 20th century. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Portrait of Lucius Fairchild by John Singer Sargent, 1887. (Museum object #1942.305) |
| Learn about Robert M. La Follette's efforts to instill primary elections in the Wisconsin political system, replacing bribery by party bosses. |
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