Excerpt from Inaugural Exercises in Wakefield, Mass;, Including the Historical Address and Poem: Delivered on the Occasion of the Assumption of Its New Name, by the Town Formerly Known as South Reading, on Saturday, July 4th, 1868
The report of this Committee, and also that of another Town Committee, selected to consider the expediency of erecting a Soldiers' Monument, or a Memorial Hall, in said town, are herewith presented, presuming they will furnish ample explana tion of the reasons which influenced the town in its decision.
With these explanatory lines, this condensed record of action and events, is respectfully submitted.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a concise record of the historical proceedings and notable addresses delivered at the lively festivities that accompanied the change of the New England town of South Reading's name to Wakefield in July of 1868. The local event is contextualized within the broader celebration of Independence Day and the recent end of the Civil War. The author provides a historical overview of the town from its founding in 1644 to its transformation into a bustling industrial center in the mid-19th century. The speeches and toasts transcribed in this volume capture the patriotic spirit of the occasion, while also providing valuable insights into local and national identity, civic pride, and the aspirations of a community on the cusp of great change. The book is a valuable resource for local historians and anyone interested in the history of New England and the commemoration of national holidays in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331806509_0
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