The Pullman Strike (1894) and Railroad Strike (1877) were both considered state active duty, said Adriana Schroeder, command historian for the Illinois National Guard. Both of those involved the union, spread throughout the United States, and drew the attention of the president who was in close c
Date: Oct 08, 2025
Category: U.S.
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Some Gettysburg soldiers hailed from Winnebago County
Two of the three units that fought in the Battle of Gettysburg the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and 12th Illinois Volunteer Calvary had Winnebago County men in them, said Adriana Schroeder, the Illinois National Guards command historian.