Tag Archives: 1919

One Hundred Years Ago: New Hampshire’s Thanksgiving of 1919

Posted on 27 November, 2019 by Janice Brown

Thanksgiving Day of 1919 was celebrated with feelings of both great sorrow and hope. Within the previous  two years, at least 4,000 New Hampshire residents had died before their time (war causalities plus those who died unexpectedly from the flu). … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment

Posted on 4 June, 2019 by Janice Brown

There are at least three dates that are of particular interest to New Hampshire regarding suffrage. It was 100 years ago today, on 4 June 1919 that the 19th Amendment was passed by the United States Congress. This amendment granted … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire in WWI: Heroes of Raymond

Posted on 8 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

The year 1917 was an especially difficult one for the Town of Raymond in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.  A month before the United States declared war the town hall burned down (13 March 1917). According to the book, Images of … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private 1C James Catsavos of Nashua

Posted on 19 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

It would be a tragedy to forget any of the brave American soldiers who died during World War I. In this particular case it seems that one man almost was. The name of James Catsavos appears on the New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Hudson

Posted on 19 May, 2018 by Janice Brown

When World War I was declared in the United States, Hudson like its neighbors, provided young men to the “cause”–70 in all [by my estimate]. They served in all branches of the military–army, navy, marines, and fledgling army air force. … Continue reading →

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