Keywords: volunteer observers
Item 34447
Ground Observer Post WW II, Scarborough, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1940 Location: Scarborough Media: Photographic print
Item 66661
Ground Observer Corps. observation post, Strong, ca. 1942
Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1942 Location: Strong Media: Photo negative
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Cultures from the ancient Greeks and Chinese to contemporary societies have set aside time to give thanks, especially for the harvest. In 1941, the United States set a permanent date for the observance.
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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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John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864
"… used part of the building pictured to recruit volunteers. He reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which…"
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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War
"… on April 28, 1861, and on May 3 Luther joined the volunteers of the 1st Maine Volunteer Regiment. These 779 men signed up to serve for three months."
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Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR
