Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29
- Author
- WKAR Public Media ([email protected])
- Published
- Sun 29 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.wkar.org/season-1/2025-06-29/custers-rise-michigans-pollution-fight-june-29
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.
