The US gun-brigs Lawrence and Niagara were sister battle ships built for Master Commander Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet to fight the British Navy on the Great Lakes in the War of 1812. Being sister ships, they were built in tandem at…
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John Henry Bradley was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on July 10, 1923 to James and Kathryn Bradley and was the second of five children. He had an interest of joining the funeral business, but only completed his apprenticeship before entering…
Comments closedThe Battle of the River Raisin was the bloodiest and largest battle ever fought upon Michigan soil. The massacre served as a rallying cry for future successes of the War of 1812. “Remember the Raisin” saw a surge in enlistments…
Comments closedIn World War Two the United States Military saw the benefit for a carbine in its ranks to better suit the needs of troops. This led to the adoption of the M1 Carbine that was produced in part by the Saginaw…
Comments closedNamed for the man who previously owned the island, the Johnson’s Island Prison was constructed to hold Confederate officers captured during the Civil War. Overall, the Johnson’s Island Prison facility can be regarded as one of the better POW camps of…
Comments closedOn September 10, 1813, the fairly new and undisciplined American navy, under command of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated Great Britain in the Battle of Lake Erie. This victory was monumental in the War of 1812 because it allowed America…
Comments closedThe Black Hawk Statue, also known as the “Eternal Indian”, stands on bluff overlooking the Rock River, in Lowden state park 5 miles south of Oregon. The vision and initial design of the monument came from Lorado Taft, an accomplished…
Comments closedThe Duluth Air National Guard Base is currently home to the 148th Fighter Wing. The 148th Fighter Wing is one of the most decorated Air National Guard fighter units in the country, winning many awards for outstanding performances, such as:…
Comments closedWilliam Hull was the general at the Battle of Detroit in the war of 1812. Hull is commonly criticized for his unreasonable surrender and lack of leadership during the battle, having surrendered fort Detroit to the British without firing any shots. Hull…
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