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Maine Voices: Which Mainers get a commemorative day, and why them and not others?

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion November 12, 2022

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A question you have almost certainly never asked yourself is: What do Colonel Freeman McGilvery, James Weldon Johnson and R.B. Hall have in common? They are among the 10 individuals whom the Maine Legislature has, by statute, honored with a commemorative day. A few minutes on the internet reveals that each led an admirable life. At issue is not why they are honored but why others, with equal or arguably greater accomplishments, are not. ABOUT... + full article



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