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"Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice"
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

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Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Swainson, 1963(?)

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream in Detroit
We celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here, he appears with John Swainson, Michigan governor of 1961-1962. The photo is undated but was most likely taken on Sunday, June 23, 1963. On that date, Dr. King and former governor Swainson both participated in the Detroit "Walk to Freedom."

• January 6, 1869—Henry P. Baldwin is inaugurated as governor.

• Business and Jobs Gateway


First and second state capitols in Lansing.

• Michigan's Capital, Lansing
These materials will help you prepare for a visit to the Capitol, Library of Michigan or Michigan Historical Museum.

• Michigan's State Capitols
Historical photos present each of Michigan's three capitol buildings.

• State Capitol Tours


Newswire
 • State Invests in Cultural Economic Development of Four Michigan Main Street Communities
 • One of Country's Largest Collections of Civil War Letters Donated to Archives of Michigan
 • Michigan's Roadside Tourist Attractions Featured in Special Exhibit Opening at Michigan Historical Museum Jan. 10
 • Edge of Empire Among Mackinac State Historic Parks' Newest Publications
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Online Services
 • ANSWER library catalog
 • County Clerks Directory
 • Michigan Authors and Illustrators Lookup
 • Talking Book and Braille Catalog
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Additional Michigan Resources
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 • Buy Michigan First
 • Shopping
 • Lighthouses
 • Voter Information
 • Business - Expand or Locate in Michigan
 • Tourist Information
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Facts and Symbols
 • Minerals Found in Michigan
 • History of the Great Seal
 • Michigan Lighthouse Map
 • What happened on this date in Michigan history?
 • 2009 Michigan Notable Books
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