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A Hero of the Iowa 7th: Lieutenant Colonel Augustus Wentz

Posted on November 11, 2011 by SCblogger

Wednesday, November 13, 1861 was a day of mourning for the citizens of Davenport, Iowa.  Lieutenant Colonel Augustus Wentz would be buried on that crisp Autumn day. Only a few weeks before local residents had cheered as Wentz and members … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Remember: Armistice Day, 1925

Posted on November 11, 2010 by SCblogger

The ghosts and goblins were gone and local turkeys were still being fattened up in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner. But Davenporters, and most of the world, were about to pause in their holiday preparations on to remember those who fought … Continue reading →

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A Veteran’s View: Dale Elliot

Posted on September 24, 2009 by swesson

Since 2004, libraries across the world have organized events about freedom and issues that matter to their communities during the month of September. This grassroots project favors free over fee, public over private, and voices over silence.   Throughout the week of … Continue reading →

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A Veteran’s View: Joan McAdams

Posted on September 22, 2009 by swesson

Since 2004, libraries across the world have organized events about freedom and issues that matter to their communities during the month of September. This grassroots project favors free over fee, public over private, and voices over silence.   Throughout the week of … Continue reading →

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