February 7 in American History

February 7, 1867 — Laura Ingalls Wilder is born

Born in a Wisconsin log cabin, Wilder drew on her pioneer childhood to write the Little House books, which taught generations of American children what frontier life actually took: hard work, family, self-reliance, and making do. Her plain, warm chronicle of settling the prairie became a permanent part of the American self-image.

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What happened on February 7 in American history?

In 1867: Laura Ingalls Wilder is born. Born in a Wisconsin log cabin, Wilder drew on her pioneer childhood to write the Little House books, which taught generations of American children what frontier life actually took: hard work, family, self-reliance, and making do.

Why is February 7 significant?

Born in a Wisconsin log cabin, Wilder drew on her pioneer childhood to write the Little House books, which taught generations of American children what frontier life actually took: hard work, family, self-reliance, and making do. Her plain, warm chronicle of settling the prairie became a permanent part of the American self-image.

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