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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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Manchester, New Hampshire: Victory Monument and Park

Posted on 10 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Victory Park of Manchester, New Hampshire is located between Concord and Amherst, Pine and Chestnut streets. It was originally part of a larger park called Concord Square or Concord Common and it extended to Vine Street (that portion is now … Continue reading →

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