The Schoolhouse Blizzard

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Use code thehistoryguy at https://incogni.com/thehistoryguy to get an exclusive 60% off. So many harsh winters occurred during the 1880s that the decade is sometimes called “The Little Ice Age of the 1880s.” And one of the worst years of that age was the one that some argue was its last. On January 12, 1888 tragedy struck the American Midwest. Check out our new shop for fun The History Guy merchandise: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. Note: Just because you can think up a reason to criticize doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. Pedantic is not a compliment folks. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/ Please send suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] The History Guy: Histor

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