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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20L0_long-island-motor-parkway_Westbury-NY.html
On this site was the first parkway built
exclusively for automobiles (1908-1938).
This section of the parkway was also
used for the historic Vanderbilt Cup races
held here from 1908 to 1910.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JY_the-four-immortal-chaplains_Westbury-NY.html
George L. Fox, Methodist Minister · Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi · Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister · John P. Washington, Catholic Priest
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943 the USAT Dorche…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JW_america-legion-auxiliary-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
To honor our sisters in
the American Legion
Auxiliary
Proudly serving to improve
the lives of our U.S. veterans,
active military and
their brave families, both at
home and abroad
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New York
Nas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JU_the-comfort-women_Westbury-NY.html
In remembrance of the more than 200,000 women and girls who were abducted for the use of sexual slavery by the armed forces of the Government of Imperial Japan, 1930's-1945. Known to the world as "comfort women", they suffered heinous crimes again…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20II_francis-cardinal-spellman-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
Dedicated to
Francis Cardinal Spellman
for his life of service to God and country
and to men of every race, creed, and color
in times of peace and war, and especially
for his personal visitations to America's
fighting men throughout the wo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DY_the-silent-service-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
This monument is dedicated
to the memory of all those
who served their country in the
United States Submarine Service
and to those who made the
supreme sacrifice to preserve
American Freedom.
Their legacy will live on
in future generatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DP_still-on-patrol_Westbury-NY.html
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on "patrol."
Albacore · Amberjack · Argonaut · Barbel &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20D6_82nd-airborne-division-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
American paratroopers - Devils in Baggy Pants - pop up from nowhere and we never know how they strike next. Seems like they're everywhere.
Extract from Dead Enemy Officer's Diary
Dedicated to the memory of all paratroopers and glidermen. Their…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20D4_african-american-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
Dedicated to the memory of
The Tuskegee Airmen
761st Tank Battalion
The Buffalo Soldiers
In grateful tribute to all those
Black servicemen and women who
served so honorably and valiantly
in all of America's wars
from the Revolutionary …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20CI_battle-of-the-bulge-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
In Memory of
The Veterans
of the Battle of the Bulge
Ardennes Campaign
World War II
Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945
Veterans of
the Battle of the Bulge
Long Island Chapter