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Item 20683

American and French aviators, Old Orchard Beach, 1929

Contributed by: Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Date: 1929 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Item 20681

Maine to Spain Flyers, Old Orchard Beach, 1929

Contributed by: Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Date: 1929-06-12 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Item 22196

Crews of 'Yellow Bird' and 'Green Flash,' Old Orchard, 1929

Contributed by: Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Date: 1929-06-04 Location: Old Orchard Beach; Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

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Waterville City Hall during the centennial celebration, 1902

"We are growing to be somewhat cosmopolitan..." Waterville, 1911

Between 1870 and 1911, Waterville more than doubled in size, becoming a center of manufacturing, transportation, and the retail trade and offering a variety of entertainments for its residents.

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Skowhegan Doughboys in France, WWI, France, 1918

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.

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Hyman Deletetsky note to family from boot camp, Florida, 1944

Fallen Heroes: Those Who Gave Their Lives: World War II

At least twenty-three Jewish men from Maine died in the military during World War II. Photographs and other memorabilia are available for fewer than half of them. Read more about them.