# Custer’s Rise & Michigan’s Pollution Fight | June 29

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-29/custers-rise-michigans-pollution-fight-june-29
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Duration seconds: 60

## Resource

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.

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