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New Hampshire Tidbits: Who Were the Boston Tea Party?

Posted on 15 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

December 16th 2019 is the 246th Anniversary of the so-called Boston Tea Party.  Some historians believe that the term ‘Boston Tea Party’ was referring not to the event itself, but rather to the “party of participants,” i.e. by definition “a … Continue reading →

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Descendant of Rev. James MacGregor of Londonderry NH — World War One Heroine: Ruth MacGregor (1889-1918)

Posted on 7 April, 2019 by Janice Brown

I was recently reviewing the list of “Gold Star Women” who had died during World War I service, and came across the name of a Delaware resident, Ruth MacGregor. Normally I would not be writing about her, then I discovered … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: The Leviathan–Transport Ship of Death

Posted on 28 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

On the 29th of September 1918, the transport ship Leviathan left the docks of Hoboken New Jersey on its voyage to Brest, France carrying troops and medical personnel. The problem started even before the ship departed, the passengers became victims … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: United States Naval Schools of WWI

Posted on 12 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

Although much of my focus has been on those who served in the United States Army during WWI, there were other branches of the armed services equally involved, including the marine corps and the navy.  The Sextant, a web site … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: The Tidal Wave Ships of July 4th 1918

Posted on 4 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

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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