Episode
Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29
- Podcast
- Michigan Minute
- Published
- Jun 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 60
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Summary
On this day in 1863, Monroe native George Armstrong Custer was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade, playing a key role at Gettysburg. Also, in 1928, Michigan launched its first major pollution control effort to protect lakes and streams.