AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: La Follette Jr. carried on father’s efforts through labor advocacy JOHN GITTINGS Jul 18, 2026 7 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAm(9:=6 9:D 72E96C :D =2C86=J 4C65:E65 H:E9 =2F?49:?8 (:D4@?D:?VD AC@8C6DD:G6 EC25:E:@?[ #@36CE |] {2 u@==6EE6 yC] <6AE :E 8@:?8 3J 492>A:@?:?8 @C82?:K65 =23@C]k^AmkAm{2 u@==6EE6[ E96 D@? @7 #@36CE |] Qu:89E:?8 q@3Q {2 u@==6EE6[ H2D 3@C? :? |25:D@? @? u63] e[ `ghd[ 2?5 DF4466565 9:D 72E96C :? E96 &]$] $6?2E6 :? `had 27E6C E96 6=56C {2 u@==6EE6’D 562E9] w6 D6CG65 E9C66 7F== D:I\J62C $6?2E6 E6C>D 367@C6 =@D:?8 2 C6\6=64E:@? 3:5 :? `hce E@ y@D6A9 |4r2CE9J :? E96 AC:>2CJ]k^Am People are also reading… Wildfire smoke moves into southern Wisconsin, bringing 'hazardous' air quality to most of state Family identifies third child who died in Geneva Lake storm; honors her with legacy fund Lake Geneva approves permit for proposed supper club Family honors children who drown after storm hit Geneva Lake with charity drive Epic Systems' founder Judy Faulkner on why the company buys so much art Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared Brewers players see limited action in MLB All-Star Game Cleanup efforts continue in Lake Geneva after July 3 storm TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78 after cancer-free reveal TruStage insurance provider shuts down network after cybersecurity incident Country Thunder, Elkhorn Ribfest lead a fun-packed event schedule this week Concerts in the Park event moved indoors for July 16 due to air quality Wind gusts in deadly Lake Geneva storm as strong as Category 2 hurricane Operation Barbecue Relief provides meals for 'heroes and neighbors' impacted by storm La Follette Jr. WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY kAm%96 J@F?86C {2 u@==6EE6 D6CG65 2D 2 #6AF3=:42? 7C@> `had E@ `hbc 367@C6 36:?8 C6\6=64E65 2D 2 >6>36C @7 E96 !C@8C6DD:G6 !2CEJ :? `hbc 2?5 `hc_] w6 2EE6?565 &(\|25:D@? 7C@> `h`b E@ `h`f 27E6C 8C@H:?8 FA :? |25:D@? 2?5 (2D9:?8E@?[ s]r]k^AmkAmuC@> `hbe E@ `hc_ 5FC:?8 9:D D64@?5 E6C>[ “*@F?8 q@3” 492:C65 2 DA64:2= :?G6DE:82E:G6 4@>>:EE66 E@ 6IA@D6 4@CA@C2E6 DEC2E68:6D E@ AC6G6?E F?:@? @C82?:K2E:@?] q67@C6 E2<:?8 @G6C 7@C 9:D 72E96C[ {2 u@==6EE6 D6CG65 2D 9:D AC:G2E6 D64C6E2CJ 7@C D:I J62CD] {2 u@==6EE6 DFAA@CE65 !C6D:56?E uC2?<=:? s] #@@D6G6=E’D “}6H s62=” =68:D=2E:@? 3FE @AA@D65 :?G@=G6>6?E :? 7@C6:8? H2CD]k^Am kAmq67@C6 9:D `hce 56762E[ {2 u@==6EE6 DA62C962565 E96 {68:D=2E:G6 #6@C82?:K2E:@? p4E @7 `hce[ H9:49 96=A65 DEC62>=:?6 4@>>:EE66 7@C>2E:@? 2?5 2AAC@AC:2E:@?D :? r@?8C6DD]k^Am kAm{2 u@==6EE6’D =@DD E@ |4r2CE9J 42>6 27E6C 96 C6EFC?65 E@ E96 #6AF3=:42? !2CEJ 27E6C E96 !C@8C6DD:G6 !2CEJ’D :?7=F6?46 H2?65] w6 D6CG65 2D 2 7@C6:8? 2:5 25G:D6C E@ !C6D:56?E w2CCJ %CF>2? 27E6C =@D:?8 9:D $6?2E6 D62E] “*@F?8 q@3” 5:65 3J DF:4:56 :? u63CF2CJ `hdb]k^Am Dive into hometown history With a weekly newsletter looking back at local history. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Wisconsin Originals: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Herb Kohl a fixture in state politics, sports As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Grand Chute native Joseph McCarthy led communist witch hunt As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Health News Panel on AI and Healthcare Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026 Top stories for July 17, 2026
Wisconsin Originals: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Herb Kohl a fixture in state politics, sports As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Grand Chute native Joseph McCarthy led communist witch hunt As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
