In 1912, former President Teddy Roosevelt was about to deliver a campaign speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when he was shot in the chest by John Schrank. Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
America's Public Enemy No. 1 had a presence in the state of Wisconsin, including a couple hideouts, which we discuss in this episode.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
Camp Randall Stadium is known as the home of the Wisconsin Badger's football team, but the Camp Randall grounds as a whole holds much history that dates back to before the Civil War.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
Why are so many of Milwaukee’s bridges angled? Today, we look into the Milwaukee Bridge War that took place in 1845, as well as the tension that engulfed the city.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
During WWII, the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was home to a shipyard that built some of the best and most successful submarines.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
Today we look into how the state of Wisconsin got its name, beginning with the Native American roots and French influences behind it.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
In this episode, we look at how a small gathering of aviation enthusiasts in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, turned into the largest air show in the world, which also produces the busiest airport in the world.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked
In our first episode, we discover how Cold War tensions brought nuclear-armed Nike missile sites to Wisconsin, and the legacy of them today.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlockedHow Did Wisconsin Get Its Name?