1863: Michigan initiated the recruitment of Native Americans for the Civil War, forming Company K, who notably flew a live eagle instead of a flag and fought valiantly to end slavery. 1910: The Dodge Brothers began construction on a car parts factory in Hamtramck, transforming it into a city of nearly 50,000, primarily inhabited by Polish immigrants. However, by 1980, Dodge Main was considered obsolete and closed down.

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01 Jun 2024