Racism – Austin M. Frederick

1857 - Abby Louise Smith Tallmadge Died
On this date Abby Louise Smith Tallmadge died in Empire, Fond du Lac County. She was born between 1803 and 1804 in Lithgow, Duchess County, New York. She
1863 - (Civil War) Battle of Mine Run Unfolds in Virginia
The seven-day series of engagements known as the Battle of Mine Run in northern Virginia pitted 81,000 Union troops against 48,000 Confederates. The 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry regiments and the 1st U.S. Sharpshooters G Company were involved. Although the two sides skirmished repeatedly, neither could claim victory. This was the last battle in t […]
1882 - Ringling Brothers' First Performance
On this date the
1903 - Green Bay Packer Johnny Blood Born
On this date Johnny Blood (aka John McNally) was born in New Richmond. Blood was an early NFL halfback playing for Green Bay from 1929 to 1933 and 1935 to 1936. He also played for the Milwaukee Badgers, Duluth Eskimos, Pottsville Maroons, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. An elusive runner and gifted pass receiver, he played a major role in the Packers' drive […]

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