Tag Archives: Corruption

Truth to Power: US Senator McGee’s Fight Echoed in “Oppenheimer”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by ahcadmin

Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming was an important figure in the groundswell of political change occurring in his time. Notably, as one of the rare Democrats in the state’s predominantly political sphere, he brought his extensive knowledge of history to … Continue reading →

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Behind the Foibles of Wyoming’s Prohibition Era

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ahcadmin

Many of us popped the cork on a bottle of champagne to welcome 2024. But a century ago, such celebrations that involved alcohol were illegal across the United States. Wyoming’s own noble experiment banning liquor began on June 30, 1919, … Continue reading →

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