Tag: The Great War
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South River Historical Society meeting to focus on World War I
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. Society President Brian Armstrong will discuss “The Great War” and recognize the role of local servicemen and women in World War I. Photos, letters, newspaper…
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World War I committee to display artifacts from The Great War
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A local committee formed to preserve the history of the Great War will present a special exhibit this weekend. The “North Brunswick Remembers” exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 at American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The exhibit will display objects, including…
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Legion post to hold World War I exhibit on Oct. 21
The World War I exhibit, “North Brunswick Remembers,” will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The exhibit will display objects which will include military uniforms, medals, diaries and historic photographs. Donations from the public are welcome. There will also…
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Committee to preserve history of World War I formed in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A local committee has been formed to preserve the history of the Great War. The North Brunswick World War I Centennial Commission will follow the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate, honor and educate the public through events and educational activities. The first meeting was held on Aug. 16, where several…
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Cemetery to hold World War I Centennial Commemoration Event
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson requested Congress to declare war on Germany. Men joined the armed forces, women entered nursing to serve the military and citizens and industry worked together to support the war effort. To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the U.S.’s entry into The…
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‘New Jersey and the Great War’ lectures set for April 9
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will present the latest installment of its event series honoring the centennial of the United States entering World War I with two sessions of the lecture “New Jersey and the Great War” at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on April 9 at the Indian Queen Tavern in East Jersey…
