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Floating Lanterns and Other Festivities.

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June 5th 2006
Our island, having the sites of 2 National Veterens Memorial Cemetaries, was naturally a hotbed of activity on Memorial Day. Cub Scouts made sure a flag and flower lei (garland) was placed on every Veteren's grave. Newspapers appealled for 50,000 leis from groups or individuals to donate. Jets roar overhead during or after the Ceremony at Punchbowl. Well, Arlington and Washington D.C., I'm sure ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more