May 27, 2011 - Richard Howe

“Big E” Incorporated in 1914

May 27, 2011 by Marie Posted in Culture, Current Events, Education, History Leave a Comment

Many calendars already have a big circle drawn around an important time on the Fall Calendar. This time is set aside for what is well-known as the “Big E” – officially known as the Eastern States Exposition. The Big E is billed far and wide as “New England’s State Fair.”…

Did You Ever Notice the Resemblance?

May 27, 2011 by PaulM Posted in Culture, History, Lowell, Politics 2 Comments

Rolling Thunder

May 27, 2011 by Tony Posted in History Leave a Comment

In 1987 four Vietnam Vets concerned with the plight of American Prisoners of War and soldiers Missing in Actions organized a rally of 2500 motorcycles to ride through the streets of Washington DC as a protest. They called it Rolling Thunder. This first event took place on Memorial Day. Once…

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