Monthly Archives: February 2017

100 Years Ago: New Hampshire’s Valentine’s Day of 1917

Posted on 9 February, 2017 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s weather was unsettled on Valentines Day, February 14, 1917. So was the nation, and the world. Unbeknown to lovers, sweethearts and the devoted, the entrance of the United States into the Great War was only two  months away. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military, Really Old News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

New Hampshire Focus: World War One’s 100th Anniversary in 2017

Posted on 5 February, 2017 by Janice Brown

World War One was called ‘The Great War’ in 1917 when no one then living could conceive that there might be another. The hostilities affected the entire world, including the citizens of New Hampshire. 2017 is the 100th anniversary of … Continue reading →

Posted in Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

NH Tidbits: February is African American History Month

Posted on 1 February, 2017 by Janice Brown

Since 1976 every U.S. President has declared February to be Black History Month. Also called National African American History Month, it is considered an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans.  This month is also the time for recognizing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, NH Persons of Color, NH Tidbits | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment