Arsenal of Democracy
As the United States entered World War II, the US military needed weapons. Already well known for expertise in manufacturing, Michigan seemed the logical place to begin mass production of defense products.
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Look
A leisurely Look at Michigan’s stories and traditions from yesterday to yesteryear.
About Look
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." The Michigan state motto served as the inspiration for this blog. If you look, you will find stories, photos and more to connect you to this great state and its wonderful history.
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Towering Achievments
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part one of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
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- Island Backdrop
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- Michigan's "Birth Certificate" Comes Home
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- Main Street: Lake Linden — As a native of Lake Linden, now living in the Detroit area, your article and postcard collection bro
- Island Backdrop — Very interesting. A topic rarely if ever discussed.
- Michigan's "Birth Certificate" Comes Home — I was surprised to see that these historical documents were returned to Michigan. Thanks to then Sen
