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An Earth Day Gallery in Gaylord Nelson's Honor - Image Gallery Essay

Read about Earth Day's founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator and early environmentalist.
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marl (farming)

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terrace (farming)

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colter (farming)

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Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005

Founder of Earth Day
This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources.
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silex (mining)

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Death and Destruction at Spotsylvania's Bloody Angle

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, in May 1864 pitted 100,000 Union troops against 52,000 Confederates.
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Okee

Origin of Okee, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Okee, Wisconsin.
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Lake Butte des Morts

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Spirit Rock

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Ozaukee County

Origin of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
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The Modern Environmental Movement

Read about Wisconsin's role in the development of the environmental movement in the United States in the 20th century.

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