Statement in Support of the Bennett Law
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- Created Date
- 1890-1891
- Description
William Dempster Hoard was an outspoken advocate of compulsory, English-only education. Soon after he was elected governor in 1888, the Bennett Law was introduced and passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, outraging many German Americans. In this short piece, Hoard explains his support for the law and his belief that German Americans will soon realize the benefit of its provisions. Despite his great contributions to the state's economy as a promoter of dairy interests, Hoard's stand on this issue cost him the governorship in the next election. This single sheet found among his manuscripts may have been notes for a speech, letter to the editor, or political flyer. Click "Zoom & Pan" to focus in on it more closely; click on "Page & text" in the "View" box on the left to see a transcription of the text
- Creator
Hoard, W. D. (William Dempster), 1836-1918
- Partner
- Recollection Wisconsin
- Contributing Institution
- Wisconsin Historical Society
- Collection
- Main Stacks
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Type
- text
- Language
- English; German
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- Hoard, W. D. (William Dempster), 1836-1918. Statement in Support of the Bennett Law. 1890-1891. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/50849. (Accessed March 29, 2024.)
- APA citation style
- Hoard, W. D. (William Dempster), 1836-1918, (1890-1891) Statement in Support of the Bennett Law. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/50849
- MLA citation style
- Hoard, W. D. (William Dempster), 1836-1918. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/50849>.