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Item 8879
Title: Veterans Memorial Plaque, Garland, 2002
Contributed by: Garland Historical Society
Date: 2002
Location: Garland
Media:
Item 60545
Title: Veterans Memorial, Lubec, ca. 1948
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society
Date: circa 1948
Location: Lubec
Media: Photographic postcard
Item 74450
Title: WWII Veteran's Honor Roll, Limestone, ca. 1947
Contributed by: Robert A. Frost Memorial Library
Date: circa 1947
Location: Limestone
Media: Photograph
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In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.
Exhibit
Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.
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An extensive history of a small central Maine town as compiled by team members from Guilford Historical Society and Piscataquis Community Middle School, with input from Guilford Memorial Library, Guilford Economic Development Board, and the Guilford’s town office. Manufacturing, festive events, historic buildings, notable veterans, and education, are covered in depth.