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Historical Essay

Bragg, Gen. Edward Stuyvesant (1827-1912)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lawyer, Politican, "War Democrat", U.S. Congressman, U.S. Ambassador
Read about General Edward Stuybesant Bragg from Fond du Lac, who served with the Iron Brigade in the Civil War.
Historical Essay

McArthur, Gen. Arthur (1845-1912)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Congressional Medal of Honor, Spanish-American War Soldier,
Read about the youngest colonel in the Wisconsin volunteers during the Civil War. This article includes several links.
Historical Essay

La Grange, Col. Oscar H., 1837-1915

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
Read about this ardent abolitionist who rose from company captain to brigadier general.
Historical Essay

Senator William Proxmire (1915-2005)

Read a short biography about this U.S. Senator famous for his penny-pinching attitude toward government spending and his courage in taking unpopular stands

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