Tag Archives: Manchester

Manchester New Hampshire’s Marine Corps Iwo Jima Flag Raiser, Rene Arthur Gagnon (1925-1979)

Posted on 13 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rene Gagnon, son of French Canadian mill workers, was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. According to some, he … Continue reading →

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Rene Arthur Gagnon

Posted on 3 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rene Arthur Gagnon, the Marine Corps flag raiser of Iwo Jima.  Look for article about his life. Continue reading →

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Who Stole New Hampshire’s ‘Live Free or Die’ Hard?

Posted on 2 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

General John Stark is rolling over in his grave….  at least I imagine he is.  The last time … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire Actor: Thomas Edward Bourassa, aka Christopher Stone (1940-1995)

Posted on 27 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Christopher Stone was an actor for 35 years and his roles included television series and movies. 

Some of his … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Statue of John Stark

Posted on 25 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Richard Recchia, a sculptor whose works were exhibited in more than a dozen museums around the country

created the statue … Continue reading →

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