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Battle of Tarawa Memorial
Gilbert-Islands
Skene's Mills
Whitehall, NY
Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations
Philadelphia, PA
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General Richard Montgomery Statue
General Richard Montgomery Statue. . The town of Montgomery, formed on December 3, 1819, through the joining of New Philadelphia and East Alabama, is named for Major General Richard Montgomery, who was the first American general officer ki… more »
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Fredck Staring
Herkimer, NY
Fredck Staring Known as Frederick Starns on VA Frontier; Lost sons & grandsons in Revolutionary War 1777-80; Patriarch of old Southern family Starn(e)s … more »
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Howard's March to Buckhead
Sandy-Springs, GA
July 18, 1864. Howard's 4th A.C. left Crossroads Ch 4:30 A.M., Newton's div leading, followed by Stanley's & Wood's. Just below Mt. Paran Rd. Newton's column was assailed by Williams' Kentucky Brigade of Wheeler's cav., which opposed the Fe… more »
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