Alice Walker—Part II
The photo is of one of Alice's childhood homes with brother Curtis standing at the left corner. The old building is being restored by Danny Copelan.
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Memories of a Bygone Era
U. S. Legacies is the place to share true historical stories about life, from the last generation in this country that traveled in covered wagons, horse and buggies or Model T's, went to one room schools, lived through one or two world wars or cooked on wood burning stoves.
Our goal is to obtain, preserve and share as many of these stories as possible, before the last remaining survivor of this special generation, leave us.
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Bernard Montgomery
Country: Britain
Position: Commander of the British 8th Army and 21st Army groups
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (November 17, 1887 - March 24, 1976) was a British military officer during World War II.
He was born in London, England in 1887.
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Travels of Levi Branham
Submitted by: Kathryn Seiley for Miss Lucille Branham
The First Memory, Civil War Slave, was put on this website on 11/17/21.
CHAPTER 2
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MAMA--REMEMBERED
by Ursula Furi-Perry
The letter came as a surprise. It originated in Hungary, and that could only mean Mama sent it. Yet the loopy letters on the outer envelope looked nothing like her handwriting. Perplexed, I opened it---only to be confronted by a gray and grim death certificate.
She had been sick, my step-grandfather wrote. She died in her sleep, peacefully and most likely quickly. She didn't suffer any more than the usual nausea and aches that came with her kidney failure.
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If a Tree can Grow in Brooklyn, a Bush can Grow in the Bronx
If a Tree can Grow in Brooklyn,
a Bush can Grow in the Bronx
By Pearl Hoffman
My maternal grandparents immigrated from Russia to America in 1893. When my grandfather was interviewed at Ellis Island, the first question he was asked was his name.
I GOT YOUR BACK
Author Unknown
I am a small and precious child, my dad’s been sent to fight…
The only place I’ll see his face, is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud.
My daddy’s got your back.
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Fifteen Stars & Stripes
When two new States were admitted to the Union (Kentucky & Vermont), a resolution was adopted in January of 1794, expanding the flag to 15 stars and 15 stripes. This flag was the official flag of our country from 1795 to 1818, and was prominent in many historic events.
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Flag Etiquette
When displaying the flag, it is important to remember certain guidelines of proper flag etiquette.
They are:
******* When on display or carried in a procession with other flags, the flag should be positioned to its own right. Also, it should be placed to the right of a speaker or staging area, while other flags are placed to the left.
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Independence Day
Connie Sychowski
Editor Genealogy Corner
U.S. Legacies
In keeping with this month’s celebration of our country’s independence and the tradition of a fireworks display, I thought it would be interesting to review our first celebration of Independence Day.
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