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August 14, 1925
The Butler County Press
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Plans underway to transform the late Senator La Follette's Maple Bluff farm near Madison, Wisconsin, into a national memorial shrine like Mt. Vernon, with a committee formed to discuss with his family.
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LA FOLLETTE'S ADMIRERS
Plan to Make Home National Memorial
By International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. C.-Maple Bluff farm, home of the late Senator La Follette, near Madison, Wis., is likely to become a national shrine after the fashion of Mt. Vernon. At a meeting held in Madison initial steps were taken for the formation of a La Follette National Memorial Association to perpetuate the memory of the great statesman and progressive leader.
A committee was appointed to confer with the La Follette family in regard to converting the homestead into a memorial park.
Plan to Make Home National Memorial
By International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. C.-Maple Bluff farm, home of the late Senator La Follette, near Madison, Wis., is likely to become a national shrine after the fashion of Mt. Vernon. At a meeting held in Madison initial steps were taken for the formation of a La Follette National Memorial Association to perpetuate the memory of the great statesman and progressive leader.
A committee was appointed to confer with the La Follette family in regard to converting the homestead into a memorial park.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
La Follette Memorial
National Shrine
Progressive Leader
Maple Bluff Farm
Madison Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator La Follette
La Follette Family
Where did it happen?
Maple Bluff Farm Near Madison, Wis.
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Key Persons
Senator La Follette
La Follette Family
Location
Maple Bluff Farm Near Madison, Wis.
Story Details
Admirers of the late Senator La Follette hold a meeting in Madison to form a national memorial association, appointing a committee to confer with the family about converting his homestead into a memorial park similar to Mt. Vernon.