September 14, 1871

Newspaper editor Horace Greeley gave the principal address at a Hennepin County agricultural fair held in Minneapolis. In his speech he advocated federal and state regulations for the protection of farmers.

Thanks to Mrs. Judi Vittito’s 6th grade class at Northfield Middle School for the research on September’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

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