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Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals & SS Badger's MI-to-WI Ferry | Mar 21

1933: Diego Rivera's controversial "Detroit Industry Murals" unveiled at the Detroit Institute of Arts. This combined celebration and criticism of the Ford Motor Company and it's workers by the celebrated Mexican, marxist artist remain on display in Detroit. 1953: The S.S. Badger begins its ferry service between Michigan and Wisconsin.

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21 Mar 2024