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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20L0_long-island-motor-parkway_Westbury-NY.html
On this site was the first parkway built exclusively for automobiles (1908-1938). This section of the parkway was also used for the historic Vanderbilt Cup races held here from 1908 to 1910.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JY_the-four-immortal-chaplains_Westbury-NY.html
George L. Fox, Methodist Minister · Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi · Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister · John P. Washington, Catholic Priest During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943 the USAT Dorche…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JW_america-legion-auxiliary-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
To honor our sisters in the American Legion Auxiliary Proudly serving to improve the lives of our U.S. veterans, active military and their brave families, both at home and abroad American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York Nas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JU_the-comfort-women_Westbury-NY.html
In remembrance of the more than 200,000 women and girls who were abducted for the use of sexual slavery by the armed forces of the Government of Imperial Japan, 1930's-1945. Known to the world as "comfort women", they suffered heinous crimes again…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20II_francis-cardinal-spellman-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
Dedicated to Francis Cardinal Spellman for his life of service to God and country and to men of every race, creed, and color in times of peace and war, and especially for his personal visitations to America's fighting men throughout the wo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DY_the-silent-service-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
This monument is dedicated to the memory of all those who served their country in the United States Submarine Service and to those who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve American Freedom. Their legacy will live on in future generatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DP_still-on-patrol_Westbury-NY.html
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on "patrol." Albacore · Amberjack · Argonaut · Barbel &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20D6_82nd-airborne-division-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
American paratroopers - Devils in Baggy Pants - pop up from nowhere and we never know how they strike next. Seems like they're everywhere. Extract from Dead Enemy Officer's Diary Dedicated to the memory of all paratroopers and glidermen. Their…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20D4_african-american-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
Dedicated to the memory of The Tuskegee Airmen 761st Tank Battalion The Buffalo Soldiers In grateful tribute to all those Black servicemen and women who served so honorably and valiantly in all of America's wars from the Revolutionary …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20CI_battle-of-the-bulge-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Westbury-NY.html
In Memory of The Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Ardennes Campaign World War II Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Long Island Chapter
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