Source: WI Alumni Association / Presidential Project / Civic Media
Rediscovering a Wisconsin Man’s Story: ‘He Gave Us Veterans Day’
The little-known history of Harvey Higley and how he persuaded a president to turn Armistice Day into a lasting national tribute for all who served
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Nov 7, 2025, 1:28 AM CST
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Teri Barr is Civic Media’s Content Creator and a legend in Wisconsin broadcast journalism. Email her at [email protected].
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