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Rufus King
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"Dictionary of Wisconsin Biography"
Vocabulary:
public
organized
Interesting Fact:
King was the first Milwaukee superintendent of schools, serving from 1859 to 1861.
Study Questions:
Besides being the first Milwaukee school board president, what other things is Rufus King known for?
Was public education a common thing in Wisconsin in 1846? Give examples to support your answer.
When were the public schools started in your community?
U.S. historical events that occurred on April 14:
1865: Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth.
1939: John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath," is first published.
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