Tag: Flu 1918

  • The Lost Summer with Sandra Cobb

    The Lost Summer with Sandra Cobb

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    In the early spring of 1950 signs like this one started to appear in the front windows or on the front doors of homes across America. This one from Connecticut and ones like it appeared as warnings that a quarantine was in affect designed to prevent the spread of polio. Postcard History’s guest contributor, Sandy…

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It is difficult to imagine a tourist leaving Venice without wanting to return. Venice is a city where memories are formed and whether it is history, architecture, food, or boat rides, everyone wants to tell about their visit. Buon viaggio e Ricorda, Venezia!

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