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Tag Archives: Independence
100 Years Ago: The Tidal Wave Ships of July 4th 1918
On the Fourth of July 1918 the United States celebrated the holiday with a Tidal Wave of ships. From both coasts–Portland, Maine to Portland Oregon and at Great Lakes ports a virtual tsunami when ninety-five new ships were launched. It … Continue reading
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1835 New Hampshire Toasts for Independence
For many years following America’s war for independence, it was traditional to offer a series of toasts to those involved living or dead, to our country and to our leadership. The American Centuries web site states that in the early … Continue reading