Season 1 · Episode 1578
Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29
On this day in 1863, Monroe native George Armstrong Custer was promoted to…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
June 29, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1863, Monroe native George Armstrong Custer was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade, playing a key role at Gettysburg. Also, in 1928, Michigan launched its first major pollution control effort to protect lakes and streams.