Pearl Harbor Address and USS Arizona Memorial history
The article compiles Franklin D. Roosevelt’s December 8 1941 Pearl Harbor speech noting Japan’s attack on Hawaii and other Pacific targets. It continues with a historical overview of the USS Arizona memorial’s creation from 1950 to 1962, detailing its design, dedication, and significance as Hawaii’s top tourist site and a National Historic Landmark. It also references USS Utah and lists survivor shipmate bonds.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Empire of Japan
United States
Japan
Pacific
Oahu
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Honolulu
Malaya
Hong Kong
Guam
Philippine Islands
Wake Island
Midway Island
Army
Congress
Arizona
Arthur Radford
Secretary of the Navy
Eisenhower
Navy
Alfred Preis
Sand Island
Kennedy
Preis
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In memory of Ivan Butch Shifflett Jr birthday note
In memory of Ivan Butch Shifflett Jr our hearts were crushed as we stayed by your side till the end We send love from Linda Missy Brandon McKenzie Katelyn Dakota William and Austin wishing you a happy birthday on December 9 Our aching hearts will never forget you
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Ivan
Butch” Shifflett Jr
Love
Linda
Missy
Brandon
McKenzie
Katelyn
Dakota
William
Austin
Card shower for Tammy Davis on her 46th birthday
A card shower is planned for Tammy Sue Davis who turns 46 on Saturday December 17. Tammy invites greetings for Christmas and the New Year and provides her Elkton Virginia address 6031 Rocky Bar Road VA 22827 for cards and letters.
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Tammy Sue Davis
Tammy
Rocky Bar Road
Elkton
Birth of Layla Michele Merica in Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Chasity Hensley and Randall Merica announce the birth of daughter Layla Michele Merica born November 13 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 14.2 ounces and measured 18 inches. Grandparents are Michelle Hensley Elkton Jimmy Lawson Elkton and Virginia Lawson Elkton. Great grandparents are Bessie Wright Shenandoah Eunice McCoy Elkton and the late Ray and Alma Samuels Elkton.
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Chasity Hensley
Randall Merica
Layla Michele Merica
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Layla
Kathryn Merica
Michelle Hensley
Elkton
Jimmy
Virginia Lawson
Bessie Wright
Shenandoah
Eunice McCoy
Ray and
Alma Samuels
Sylvia Anthony thanks friends for 88th birthday cards
Sylvia Anthony expresses gratitude for the 123 birthday cards she received on her 88th birthday. She says she enjoyed each card and feels blessed to have so many friends.
Schwister completes Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB
Air Force Reserve airman Sarah K. Schwister graduated from eight weeks of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. The course covered military discipline core values fitness and basic warfare skills earning four CCAF credits toward an associate degree. Schwister is a 2010 Spotswood High School graduate, daughter of Michael Schwister and stepdaughter of Wendy Lee Schwister of Elkton.
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Air Force Reserve
Sarah K. Schwister
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Air Force
Community College of the Air Force
Schwister
Spotswood High School
Michael Schwister
Wendy Lee Schwister
Elkton
Shenandoah Merchants Host Second Christmas Decorating Contest
The Shenandoah Merchants Association sponsors its second annual Christmas decorating contest for residents and businesses in 22849. Eight categories judge décor with a 1 to 10 score. prizes go to top residential and business finishers. Entries due by Dec 10. decorations due by Dec 15. judging Dec 16. prizes awarded Dec 19. Contact details and drop by Enchanting Florals & Gifts for more info.
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Shenandoah Merchants Association
Shenandoahmerchants
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Gary
Kgpassociates.com
First St
Shenandoah
Valley Banner publication details from Elkton Virginia
The Valley Banner is a weekly periodical published in Elkton Virginia. It notes USPS registration 620 880 and mailing offices with postmaster address for changes.
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Che Valley Banner
The
Valley Banner Publishing Co
Elkton, Va
Elkton
Thank You Note From the Garrett Family
The Garrett family expresses heartfelt gratitude for condolences and support shown after a death. They acknowledge visits calls and words of kindness and thank friends for their thoughtful gestures during their time of sorrow.
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Phillip Scott Garrett
In memory of Amos Lee Shifflett Granddad
Amos Lee Shifflett born December 9 1928 passed away January 29 2011. The message expresses loss love and faith with prayers for peace and reunion in heaven. Faith Shifflett writes of missing him and his impact on family and friends.
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Amos Lee Shifflett
Jesus
Faith Shifflett
Mary Betty
ERHS Girls Hoops to Honor Local Players at Dec 16 Game
East Rockingham High School plans recognition for former Elkton Spotswood and other SHS attendees at the Eagles home game vs Luray on Dec 16. Interested former players and cheerleaders should call Stephanie Dofflemyer at 298-7450 by Dec 7.
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East Rockingham High School
Elkton High School
Spotswood High School
ERHS
SHS
Eagles
Luray
Stephanie Dofflemyer
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Carl Karlburg
Jimmy McDaniel
Clifford Shiflett
Augusta County
Butch’ Shifflett Jr
Sylvia Anthony
Shenandoah Merchants State
the Valley Banner
P.O
Albemarle Greene
Page
Funky's Skating Center
Miller Circle
Harrisonburg, VA
Riverside Plants & Mulch
Poinsettias
Reeee Area
Dry River
Dayton
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Red
S. High Street
Harrisonburg
Rocking Race Hardware
Rockinghamcoop.com
James McHone
Court Square
H’burg
Lea
Belmont
Ellen
Hammer
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