Keywords: state war aid
Item 104323
Poster and letter promoting the sale of War Bonds, 1944
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944 Media: Lithograph
Item 9277
Letter from Emma Manson to Ellen Forbes, 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper
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Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.
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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.
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"It is still standing near Rite Aid. The monument is of a “dough boy”. A dough boy is a specially trained soldier who is able to fight one on one with…"
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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War
"Some families requested aid from the State, from funds that had been set aside for this purpose. This did help in some cases, but difficulties caused…"
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Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR
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Memories of a mission in Vietnam, January 11, 1970
by SGT. Ronald Santerre, 1st Calvary Division
Extracting villagers from the Viet Cong in Vietnam