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New Hampshire Tidbits: Old Toasts and Traditions of the New Year

Posted on 29 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

Tradition is interwoven with the changing of the year. On New Year’s Day it is common to bid farewell to the old and to welcome in the new with an optimistic perspective. For a brief moment at the striking of … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: Live Free or Die on Automobile License Plates

Posted on 4 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

In July of 1969 the New Hampshire legislature voted to print the New Hampshire state motto–“Live Free or Die” on automobile license plates. The printing began in 1971, replacing the word “Scenic” which described the state at that time.  [Info … Continue reading →

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1835 New Hampshire Toasts for Independence

Posted on 3 July, 2015 by Janice Brown

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 →

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Live Free or Die Here–You’re Going to Love It

Posted on 19 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

I'm embarrassed. 

Not over the “You're Going To Love It Here” signs, but that NH State officials (and others) … Continue reading →

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