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John Shimkus: “The owners of the farm say it was a natural place for the celebration because the original owner of the farm, Col.…”

On the recordJuly 14, 1999
The owners of the farm say it was a natural place for the celebration because the original owner of the farm, Col. William Fulkerson, fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois
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congress.gov
Jul 14, 1999

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Historical significance of Hazel Dell farm related to veterans.

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