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Read an account of the French explorer who claimed much of Wisconsin for France and who traded with several Indian tribes near Green Bay, Wisconsin. |
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 |
French Fur Trader |
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Learn about one of the first French fur traders to visit Wisconsin. Read about his experiences with Indian tribes and his exploration of the countryside. |
A Wisconsin Educator |
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Read about the Wisconsinite who was one of the first women to attend the University of Wisconsin and became the president of Milwaukee-Downer College. |
Menominee War Chief |
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Learn about the leadership of this Menominee War Chief and his negotiations with the U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs. |
Industrial Designer |
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Learn more about this Milwaukeean whose life's work greatly influenced the field of industrial design and the art of salesmanship. |
Cinematic Visionary |
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Learn about this Wisconsin-born director, his relationship with the film industry, and his lasting legacy as a filmmaker. |
Read this informative article about the life of the Wisconsin born author, most famous for the children's book series Little House on the Prairie. |
Learn more about this Madisonian's contribution to the literary community. This article details his Pulitzer prize-winning plays and novels. |
Father of the Social Security Act |
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Learn about this Wisconsin-born economist and his active role in the development of the Social Security Act. |
Read about the life of this influential Wisconsonite and his contributions to the field of architecture. Article includes links to many primary sources. |
Read about this Wisconsonite, whose leadership in the Women's Suffrage Movement helped Wisconsin become the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment. |
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