Kerr recounts Flag Day tale from grandfathers legacy
Dr Thomas Kerr of Marple Newtown School District told Loomis Elementary students about his grandfather William T Kerr of Yeadon who lobbied for Flag Day to be a national holiday. The talk recalled the 1949 Public Law 203 designating June 14 as Flag Day and the White House pen he witnessed Truman use.
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Copter pioneer honored at Immigrants Plaza dedication
Frank N Piasecki, pioneer in transport helicopters, will receive the first American Heritage Award at the Immigrants Plaza dedication in the Media Courthouse complex. The ceremony noon Thursday features Piasecki, a Haverford native of Polish descent, whose P V Engineering Forum evolved into Piasecki Helicopter Corp.
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