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History: What Holiday Are They Honoring?
Early picture snapped in Port Jefferson depicts people honoring what upcoming holiday?
Taken during the early 20th century by famous local photographer, Arthur S. Greene, this postcard depicts Civil War veterans, Lewis O. Conklin Post 627, Grand Army of the Republic, posing somwhere in Port Jefferson.
Can you say where they are and what upcoming holiday they are gathered together for? Extra points for the original name of the holiday and not just what it's known as in modern times.
Put your guesses in the comments below.
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