The following commentary by Gary Brueggemann, dated June 26, 2015, was published on the Opinion Page of the Star Tribune
Perspective on the Namesake of Lake Calhoun
There really were two sides to John C. Calhoun — and one of them had a profound influence on this region.
A statue of John C. Calhoun, a pre-Civil War South Carolina statesman and slavery supporter stands in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Calhoun was also secretary of war, and during that time was instrumental in establishing Fort Snelling
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