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Poster

Mass Meeting for Socialist Labor Party

Date: 1879
Description: Poster publicizing a socialistic labor party mass meeting in New York.
Photograph

Eugene Debs and Victor Berger

Date: 1897
Description: Formal studio portrait of Eugene Debs and Victor Berger.
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Sewer Socialism

How Wisconsin Became America's Most Socialist State
Discover how Milwaukee, Wisconsin became America's first Socialist city.
Historical Essay

Labor Day in Wisconsin

Beyond Beer and Brats
Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Berger, Victor, 1860-1929

Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism
Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance.
Historical Essay

The Birth of the Labor Movement

How Wisconsin Created the Workday
Discover the history of the labor movement in Wisconsin and how it created the modern work week.
Historical Essay

Meir, Golda (1898-1978)

Israel's First Female Prime Minister
Learn about the life of Israel's first female prime minster, her role in the Zionist movement, and her early years living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Ely, Richard Theodore, 1854-1943

Brief bio of Richard Theodore Ely, professor, economist, social reformer and author who played a votal role in shaping the "Wisconsin Idea."
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin

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