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Historical Items

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Item 102327

Flag Day celebrated in Biddeford, 1917

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1917-06-14 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Item 27195

Memorial Day Parade, Thomaston, 1890

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 8757

Flag Pole gathering, Waterford, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Waterford Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Waterford Media: Postcard

Online Exhibits

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Great War and Armistice Day

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

La St-Jean in Lewiston-Auburn

St-Jean-Baptiste Day -- June 24th -- in Lewiston-Auburn was a very public display of ethnic pride for nearly a century. Since about 1830, French Canadians had used St. John the Baptist's birthdate as a demonstration of French-Canadian nationalism.

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World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Site Pages

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"… 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, shown here: "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes…"

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Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Ten days later, Dr. Wilson G. Smillie penned a letter to the State Commissioner of Education explaining that the flagpole had been erected in memory…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"The members also gave battle-stained flags, mementos, and documents to local museums. Members of all GAR posts first decorated veterans' graves with…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

How 20 years in the Navy turned me into an active volunteer
by Joy Asuncion

My service didn't end when I retired from the Navy

Story

An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania

Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021

Story

We will remember
by Sam Kelley

My service in the Vietnam War