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Detroit Marks End of War of 1812 & MI's First Blind State Rep | Mar 29

1815: Detroit holds "Pacification Ball" to soothe tensions with Canadians during the conclusion of The War of 1812. 2017: Former MI State Representative Robert Daniel Mahoney passes away. Mahoney was the first blind person to be elected to the state house and served with distinction for 18 years, showing many just how much differently-abled people are able to accomplish.

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29 Mar 2024