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Historical Essay

Progressivism and the Wisconsin Idea

The History of the Movement
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette, the Wisconsin Republican Party and the Progressive Movement reformed state and national government.
Historical Essay

Democratic Party in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Democratic party in the state of Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Albert Olaus Barton (1870 - 1947)

Journalist and Politician
Discover the history of journalist and politician Albert Olaus Barton
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Stephenson, Isaac 1829-1918

Lumberman, Financier and Congressman
Biography of Isaac Stephenson who was a lumberman, financier and congressman.
Historical Essay

Teddy Roosevelt Campaign Bandana

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandana featuring music score for campaign song "We Want Teddy," used at a Milwaukee campaign rally for Theodore Roosevelt, 1912. (Museum object #1970.204)
Historical Essay

Historic Changes in Wisconsin Primary Law

Learn about Robert M. La Follette's significant role in establishing the direct primary elections in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

The History of Recall Elections in Wisconsin

Read an account of the history of recall elections in Wisconsin. This article also includes a Wisconsin recall timeline and citations of scholarly sources.

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