November 21, 1891, Saturday Evening Press
Veterans Day is now in our rear view mirror, but it isn't too late to reflect on this event which turned into a celebration of freedom for one of Menasha's own. With so many historical events, the further back in the past it is, the easier it seems for me to forget that we're talking about real people with real life experiences to comment about. It is hard for me to imagine living in proximity to an Andersonville survivor from the Civil War, much less being able to converse with him about his experiences. But these Menasha residents from 1891 were able to identify with Civil War veterans because the conflict wasn't that long ago and many who served were still around, much like myself growing up around WWII and Korean War veterans. God love 'em all, each and every one of them.
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