For nearly 150 years historians have portrayed Orville Babcock as one of the principal actors in the corrupt Ulysses S. Grant administration. This narrative has left Babcock to be seen as only a classic villain beside a naive and sometimes simple-minded Grant. Local historian, Peter Adams has approached the subject by studying Babcock and Grant not just as historical figures, but as men.
History programs are sponsored by the Neenah Historical Society and co-sponsored by the Neenah Public Library
April 18, 2024 @ 07:00 pm
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