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Spotlight on Elders Across American History
Commentary traces aging in America from Jamestown settlers to Viet Nam refugees, noting limited old-age awareness early on and highlighting figures like Anne Bradstreet Simon Bolivar Franklin and Roger Williams. It then lists a community gymkhanna with many youth and adult winners and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peirce Randel
North America
Jamestown
Viet Nam
Great Britain
Anne
Bradstreet
Simon
Massachusetts
Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Ben Franklin
Samuel Sewall
Winthrop