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The story of a Civil War veteran from Red Cliff
A member of the Red Cliff tribe walked from Red Cliff to St. Paul and then to Saginaw, Michigan, to join the U.S. Civil War.
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The True Story Of John Clem, The 12-Year-Old Boy Who Became A Civil War Officer
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers to fight for the Union Army as the Civil War broke out between the ...
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Local Civil War veterans honored more than 100 years after their deaths
Two Civil War veterans who lived in northern michigan -- were honored this afternoon -- more than 100 years after t ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump promised not to pardon kidnapping plotters
Trump told reporters that he would “take a look at” pardoning the men, saying the trial looked “like somewhat of a railroad ...
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While kicking off summer on Memorial Weekend, don’t forget to honor those who gave us freedom to enjoy it
Before Congress officially declared the last Monday of May as Memorial Day, it was first observed as Decoration Day on May 30 ...
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On the Job: Bringing the past to life through Midland County Historical Society's Civil War Cemetery Tours
Although most roles depict Civil War veterans, Historical Society board member Haley Hill portrayed Sarah Wesson—wife of Lewis Wesson, a musician in the First Michigan Cavalry. "Lewis had a ...
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Civil War veteran receives recognition in Albion
A Civil War soldier who died in Orleans County over a century ago has finally received proper recognition, thanks to the dedicated efforts of two Albion Middle School students and their teacher.