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Where the Heck is Muroc?
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The history of a little-know place and a few biographical notes on a USAAF corporal combine to make this fascinating story. Postcards the young airman mailed home help us understand what military training in a desert was like over eighty years ago.
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Fire Hydrants
History and a Collector’s View8 Comments
Fire hydrants are essential devices; everyone knows that. Located mostly in urban and suburban areas, they provide a quick and efficient water supply in all sorts of emergencies. Strategically placed, hydrants ensure safety and help protect lives and property. They are also a great postcard topic.
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King Arthur’s Round Table
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So long ago that no one knows for sure, there may have been a king named Arthur who was brave, honest, and benevolent. He was a leader of men, well actually, knights. And they all sat around a table to plan good things for their country. This is the story of their table. Part of…
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La Belle Suffragette
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Boadicea was a Celtic queen who led a rebellion against the Roman Empire. As Queen of the Iceni, she incited a revolt in opposition to Roman oppression and the execution of her family. She fought bravely but was ultimately defeated and ended her life by her own hand.
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