History of the Hampton Legion Post #35

Hampton, New Hampshire

Table of Contents

(Post #35 Established 1931)

TABLE OF CONTENTS


American Legion Emblem
  1. American Legion Post 35 of the Hamptons
    Photo gallery
  2. We're Here For You Now!
    The American Legion: "For God and Country" , 2006.
  3. General John A. Logan's Memorial Day Order
    General Order No. 11, Hdqtrs, Grand Army of the Republic
    Washington, D. C., May 5, 1868
  4. Teach Them of the Flag
    By Edgar Guest -- 1918
  5. Hampton's World War I Honor Roll
    The Hamptons Union , October 31, 1918
  6. Hampton Returned Heroes of World War One
    Photographed on the front steps of the Hampton Town Hall, November 11, 1918
  7. Minstrel Show & Dance, April 29, 1938
    American Legion Post 35
  8. Armistice Day Program -- ca. 1940
    Town Hall, Hampton, NH -- November 11, 1940.
  9. Photos of Post 35 Legion Auxiliary Minstrel Show, Ca. 1941
    Also a photo of a Hampton Beach Minstrel Show from 1921.
    [Photos courtesy Stan & Jewell Brown, 2006]
  10. Some Interesting Facts About the WAR BONDS you own.
    U.S. Government Printing Office, Ca. 1940s
  11. FDR Speech to Congress, December 8, 1941
    Pearl Harbor Speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt
    1882-1945
    FDR's speech also ran in the Hampton Union of December 7, 2010.
  12. Announce Program For Memorial Day Observance Here
    Hampton Union , May 1942
  13. Service Flag Will Be Dedicated Sunday
    Hampton Union , February 11, 1943
  14. Roll of Honor -- 1943
    Hampton Union , February 11, 1943
  15. The "Bundles For America" Chapter
    Hampton Union , February 11, 1943
  16. A Memorial -- April 22, 1945
    A Memorial for the Men Of The Hamptons
    Who Have Died In The Service Of Our Country.
  17. Brothers Meet for First Time in Two Years at Easter Reunion
    (Unknown newspaper) -- 1945
  18. Legion Post 35 Meeting - 1946
  19. Welcome Back, World War II Veterans -- 1946
    On steps of the Post 35 Legion Hall, (formerly Grammar School), Hampton, NH
    [Photo courtesy of Hamptons' American Legion Post 35]
  20. "The Deck of Cards"
    By T. Texas Tyler -- 1948
  21. Memorial Day Program -- 1950
    Hamptons' American Legion Post 35
  22. American Legion Post 35 Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley
    1946 - 1951
  23. The Private Life of Dick O'Donnell -- Ca. 1951
    Corporal With Microscope Inspects Rifle -- and Dick Passes
  24. Area Towns Join In Tribute To War Dead
    Hampton Union , May 31, 1956
  25. Nautilus Crewman Is Sports Night Speaker
    Bruce Aquizap Engineman 2nd Class, Guest of Honor
    Hampton Union , September 11, 1958
  26. 100 Youngsters At Christmas Party
    Hampton Union , December 22, 1960
  27. Hampton Legion Votes to Sell Hall
    Hampton Union , June 7, 1962
  28. 4th of July Field Day in 1963
    Hampton Union , July 11, 1963
  29. Memorial Day Program -- 1970
    The Merchants Review , May 27, 1970
  30. What's The Matter With November 11?
    The American Legion Magazine , Page 18 - November 1972
  31. "40 and 8" Presented MIA Flag to American Legion Post #35
    Hampton Union , March 13, 1985
  32. A Place Where Heroes Dwell
    Dedicated to the Veterans of Legion Post 35
    Memorial Day, May 30, 1990
  33. New Life For An Old Warrior
    Atlantic News , July 23, 1991
    Foster's Daily Democrat , July 17, 1991
    The Portsmouth Herald , July 1991
  34. Five NH Men Recall Battle For Okinawa
    New Hampshire Sunday News , Manchester, N.H., April 2, 1995
  35. 'Shining Examples of American Youths'
    Hampton Union , May 29, 1998
  36. Memorial Day Ceremony
    Hampton Academy Jr. High School , May 29, 1998
  37. The Story of Taps
    Compiled by Lt. Colonel Lewis Kirkpatrick, AUS (Ret.)
    Atlantic News , November 5, 1998
  38. History of the 21 Gun Salute
    From various sources.
  39. Hampton Plaques Project Completed
    Atlantic News , November 12, 1998
  40. Seacoast Veterans Honored At Appreciation Dinner
    Atlantic News , October 26, 2000.
  41. Veterans' Day Assembly , Hampton Academy Jr. High School.
    Eastman Gym -- 9 AM -- 9 November 2000
  42. Honoring Our Nation's Servants
    Atlantic News , November 16, 2000
  43. A Lesson In Patriotism
    Veterans To Share Military Experiences With Students
    Hampton Union , November 7, 2000
  44. Honoring Those Who Served
    Ceremonies Honor Those Who Fought For Freedom
    Hampton Union , November 14, 2000
  45. A Star-Spangled Student
    Miss Kirstin Provencher, 5th grade student
    "What The American Flag Means To Me"
    21 Voices & Atlantic News , February 2001
  46. Seacoast Observes Memorial Day
    Atlantic News , May 31, 2001
  47. Honoring HAJH Alumni Who 'Gave the Supreme Sacrifice'
    Atlantic News , May 31, 2001
  48. Answering A Call To Service
    Atlantic News , May 31, 2001
  49. Marston School Students Honor Military Heroes
    Hampton Union , June 1, 2001
  50. Academy Students Remember Local War Casualties
    Hampton Union , June 1, 2001
  51. 'Pause For The Pledge' On Flag Day
    Compiled by John M. Holman, Contributing Writer
    Atlantic News , "Flag Day", June 14, 2001
  52. The Hamptons Legionnaire -- 2001
    American Legion Post 35 Newsletter; Summer 2001, Vol. 1, No. 1
    Tony Cote, Editor & Publisher
  53. 'We Are All New Yorkers'
    Hampton Union , Tuesday, September 18, 2001
  54. Purple Heart Long Overdue
    Hampton Union , October 2, 2001
  55. The Pledge of Allegiance & The American's Creed
    National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  56. National World War II War Memorial
    American Battle Monuments Commission
  57. Seacoast Marines Celebrate 226th Birthday, Heroism of Americans
    Hampton Union , November 13, 2001
  58. Veterans Honored /Throughout Hamptons
    Hampton Union , November 13, 2001
  59. HAJH Honors Local Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 15, 2001
  60. American Legion Post 35 Inducts New Slate Of Officers
    Atlantic News , May 23, 2002
  61. Hampton's 'Living Memorial'
    Atlantic News , May 23, 2002
  62. Memorial Day Assembly at Marston School
    Wednesday, May 29, 2002, @ 10:15 a.m.
  63. The Seacoast Remembers . . .
    Atlantic News , May 30, 2002
  64. The Hamptons Legionnaire -- 2002
    American Legion Post 35 Newsletter; Summer 2002, Vol. 2, No. 1
    Ralph G. Fatello, Commander
  65. Congressman Takes To Grill At Annual Cookout
    Hampton Union , June 4, 2002
  66. Remembrances
    Atlantic News , June 6, 2002
  67. Duty, Service and Dedication
    Atlantic News , June 6, 2002
  68. A True Patriot, American and Friend
    Atlantic News , June 6, 2002
  69. Children's Park Dedicated To Hampton Man Killed in Vietnam
    Hampton Union , June 18, 2002
  70. Stars and Stripes Retired With 'Honor'
    Hampton Union , June 18, 2002
  71. Dedication of "Philbrick Children's Park"
    Atlantic News , June 20, 2002
  72. Seaside Clambake Honors Veterans
    Atlantic News , August 8, 2002
  73. The Hamptons Legionnaire -- Fall 2002
    American Legion Post 35 Newsletter; Summer 2002, Vol. 2, No. 2
    Ralph G. Fatello, Commander
  74. A Salute To Maurice F. Brown, Jr.
    Atlantic News , September 5, 2002
    Also, Maurice F. Brown, Jr.'s Obituary
  75. Seacoast Set To Remember 9-11
    Atlantic News , September 5, 2002
  76. Sept. 11 Ceremonies Pay Tribute To Those Whose Lives Were Lost
    Hampton Union , September 13, 2002
  77. A True Patriot, American, and Friend
    The New Hampshire Legionnaire , September/October 2002
    Atlantic News , June 6, 2002
  78. Sununu: Hampton Army Veteran Dedicated To His Flag, Country
    The New Hampshire Legionnaire , September/October 2002
  79. Legion Urges Vets To Enroll In VA
    "Legion News"
    The American Legion Magazine, October 2002, Page 54
  80. Armistice Day -- Veterans' Day - 2002
    By John M. Holman, Legion Post 35 Chaplain
    Atlantic News , November 7, 2002
  81. A Veterans' Day 2002 Message
    By Ralph G. Fatello, Post 35 Commander , Atlantic News , November 7, 2002
  82. Origins Of Veterans' Day
    Compiled by John M. Holman, Legion Post 35 Chaplain
    Atlantic News , November 7, 2002
  83. HAJH Students Pay Tribute To Town Veterans
    The Hampton Union - Herald Sunday , November 10, 2002
  84. We Will Never Forget
    Hampton Union , November 12, 2002
  85. A Veterans' Day Poem
    Hampton, New Hampshire
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2002
  86. Terms Of The Armistice & Explanations
    Terms Provided by John M. Holman, American Legion Post 35
    Explanations Provided by John Hirtle, Production Manager, A/N
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2002
  87. "Veterans' Day"
    A Poem by Jerry McConnell
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2002
  88. Honoring Those Who Served
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2002
  89. Schools Celebrate Local Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2002
  90. The Flag-Folding Ceremony
  91. Blue Star Banners Back on Front Doors
    The Associated Press , Camillus, N.Y., 2002
  92. "Our Flag"
    By George R. McKinney, Legion Post 70, Seabrook, NH
    New Hampshire Legionnaire , March/April 2003
  93. Seacoast Ready To Observe Memorial Day
    Atlantic News , May 15, 2003
    Hampton Union , May 16, 2003
  94. Memorial Day Ceremony Focuses On Modern History
    Hampton Union , May 27, 2003
  95. Governor Benson Helps Hampton Honor 9/11 Victims
    Hampton Union , May 27, 2003
  96. HAJH Students Honor Those Who Died In Wars
    Hampton Union , May 27, 2003
  97. Seacoast Observes Memorial Day
    Atlantic News , May 29, 2003
  98. Rita G. Palmer of Hampton - Table of Contents
    Various newspaper articles pertaining to 1st Lt. Rita G. Palmer, Army Nurse Corps.
    WWII Prisoner of War For 3 Years -- February 23, 1918 - February 14, 2002
  99. Bradley Part Of Remembrance
    Hampton Union , June 3, 2003
  100. "Citizen Of The Year" awarded to Joe Kutt
    Hampton Union , June 13, 2003
  101. Rotary Names Joe Kutt 'Citizen Of The Year'
    Atlantic News , June 12, 2003
  102. Unserviceable Flags Receive Dignified Disposal
    Atlantic News , June 19, 2003
  103. The Hamptons' Legionnaire
    Fall 2003 -- Volume 3, Issue 4
    Commander Ralph G. Fatello, Editor
  104. HAJH Honors Local Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 13, 2003
  105. Veterans Day Marks Time To Give Thanks For Those Fighting Overseas
    Hampton Union , November 14, 2003
  106. Past Commanders' Plaque
    List of Present & Past Commanders of Legion Post #35, from 1932 to 2003
  107. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents & Legion Post 35 Past Commanders
    1932-1951
  108. Nursing Memories
    Hampton Union , February 20, 2004
  109. John Glenn On The Senate Floor
    New Hampshire Legionnaire , April/May 2004
  110. National World War II Memorial Opens
    The Washington Post , April 29, 2004
  111. The Hamptons' Legionnaire
    Spring 2004 -- Volume 3, Issue 1
    Commander Ralph G. Fatello, Editor
  112. Never Forgotten Memorial Day Ceremonies - 2004
    Atlantic News , June 3, 2004
  113. The Hamptons' Legionnaire -- Fall 2004
    Fall 2004 -- Volume 3, Issue 5
    Commander Ralph G. Fatello, Editor
  114. Veterans Day Service -- 2004
    Hampton Union , November 12, 2004
  115. 2004 Veterans Day Assembly
    HAJH on the 10th of November 2004
    Produced & Directed by Sheila Nudd, Music Director
  116. No Ordinary Joe
    Atlantic News , November 11, 2004
  117. Army Officer With Local Ties Receives Promotion
    Special to the Atlantic News
    Atlantic News, Friday, February 18, 2005
  118. Testimonial Banquet Honoring Thomas P. Cadmus
    American Legion National Commander, 2004-05
    Testimonial Banquet honoring Thomas P. Cadmus
    April 3, 2005 @ Post 7, Rochester, New Hampshire
  119. Local Dad Loses Son In Iraq
    Hampton Union , July 1, 2005
    The Portsmouth Herald , June 30, 2005
  120. Near-escape From Infamous Stalag 17
    Herald Sunday , July 10, 2005
  121. POW/MIAs Honored At Veterans' Dinner
    Atlantic News , November 11, 2005
  122. Honoring All Veterans On This Day
    An Editorial, Hampton Union , November 11, 2005
  123. The Hamptons' Legionnaire -- Fall 2005
    Fall 2005 -- Volume 4, Issue 7
    Commander Ralph G. Fatello, Editor
  124. Part-time Veterans Are Recognized
    Hampton Union , November 15, 2005
  125. Veterans Honored At Hampton Schools
    Atlantic News , November 18, 2005
  126. 'They Are All Veterans'
    Atlantic News , November 18, 2005
  127. Hampton Boy Scout Troop 177 Goals for 2006
    December 27, 2005
    Douglas S. Aykroyd. Scoutmaster, Troop 177
    Dan Pierson, Senior Patrol Leadaer, Troop 177
  128. American Legion Uniform Cap Etiquette
  129. Memorial Day Service Invocation & Benediction -- 2006
    By Lynn A. Davis, Patchogue, N.Y.
  130. The Hamptons Legionnaire -- Spring 2006
    Spring 2006 -- Volume 5, Issue 6
    Commander Ralph G. Fatello, Editor
  131. Post #35 To Conduct Memorial Day Ceremonies
    Atlantic News , May 5, 2006
  132. Legion Wants Two Honored
    Hampton Union , May 12, 2006
  133. Hampton To Name Pier, Park After Men Killed In Vietnam War
    Hampton Union , May 26, 2006
  134. Bruce Brown Deserves Honor
    Hampton Union , June 13, 2006
  135. We'll Never Forget
    Atlantic News , June 2, 2006
  136. Why We Remember
    Atlantic News , June 2, 2006
  137. Scouts Get The Job Done
    Atlantic News , June 2, 2006
  138. Burning With Pride
    Atlantic News , June 23, 2006
  139. Veterans Honored by Special Invocation
    Written by Lynn A. Davis, Atlantic News , November 17, 2006
  140. Seacoast Honors Its Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 17, 2006
  141. Veterans: The Defenders of Freedom
    Atlantic News , November 17, 2006
  142. Legion Post #35 Celebrates Milestone
    Atlantic News , December 22, 2006
  143. 'A Grand Old' Time At Post 35
    Hampton Union , December 22, 2006
  144. Hampton Academy Holds Memorial Day Tribute
    Atlantic News , May 25, 2007
  145. Patriotic Remembrances
    Atlantic News , June 1, 2007
  146. Burning With Pride Flag Day Ceremony 2007
    Atlantic News , June 22, 2007
  147. The Hamptons' Legionnaire Newsletter, Fall 2007
  148. Meet the Pease Greeters, Part 1
    Atlantic News , August 31, 2007
  149. Meet the Pease Greeters, Part 2
    Atlantic News , September 7, 2007
  150. Veterans Day Assembly, Marston School, 2007
    Veterans Day Assembly Program at Marston School, November 16, 2007
  151. Schools Salute Local Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 16, 2007
  152. What Veterans Day Means To Me
    Atlantic News , November 16, 2007
  153. Hampton Honors Veterans at Ceremony
    Hampton Union , November 16, 2007
  154. Marston School Honors Veterans
    Hampton Union , November 16, 2007
  155. Seacoast Salutes Bravery, Heroism of Veterans
    Atlantic News , November 16, 2007
  156. Museum With A Mission
    Atlantic News , April 4, 2008
  157. First Female Veteran to Speak at Hampton's Memorial Day Observance
    Hampton Union , May 23, 2008
  158. Memorial Day 2008: 'Patriotism is Alive and Well'
    Hampton Union , May 27, 2008
  159. Honoring Memorial Day With Respect, Celebration
    Hampton Union , May 27, 2008
  160. Legion Honors Students with Recognition
    Hampton Union , June 20, 2008
  161. Legion of Friends
    Hampton Union , August 15, 2008
  162. Wounded Warriors Ride the Waves
    Hampton Beachcomber , August 26, 2008
  163. American Legion Honors Three Fallen Service Members
    Hampton Union , September 12, 2008
  164. Wish For Peace on 9/11 Anniversary
    Hampton Union , September 12, 2008
  165. Thank You letter from Hampton Academy for participation at Veterans' Day Assembly in 2008
    Thank You letter from Christina M. Hamilton, Hampton Academy 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
  166. Brief History of Veterans' Day, 2008
    Compiled by John M. Holman, American Legion Post 35
  167. Hampton Honors Freedom & Patriotism
    Portsmouth Herald , November 12, 2008
  168. Veterans' Day '08: Seacoast Salutes Our Heroes
    Atlantic News , November 14, 2008
  169. Veterans Are 'Fiber of the Word Freedom'
    Hampton Union , November 14, 2008
  170. Memorial Wreath Presented To Legion Post 35
    Atlantic News , December 19, 2008
  171. Eight more fallen soldiers added to Hampton memorial
    Hampton Union , September 11, 2009
  172. Honoring Those Who Serve , Veterans Day, 2009
    Hampton Union , November 11, 2009
  173. Fatello named Rotary Citizen of the Year
    Hampton Union , May 7, 2010
  174. Memorial Day Assembly at Marston Elementary School
    Marston School , May 28, 2010
  175. Memorial Day Assembly at Hampton Academy
    Hampton Academy , May 28, 2010
  176. Memorial Day Services 2010 in the Hamptons
    Hampton Union , May 30, 2010
  177. Meaning Returning to Memorial Day 2010
    Hampton Union , June 4, 2010
  178. Surfing for a Cause
    365 waves to go: Commander Ralph Fatello surfing every day.
    Hampton Union , July 16, 2010
  179. Fatello Keeps On Giving
    'A Commentary'
    Hampton Union , July 23, 2010
  180. Another Charitable Year
    By Alison Arteaga
  181. He's catching waves for Molly
    Hampton Union , July 27, 2010
  182. John Neylon, National Executive Committeeman Report
    New Hampshire Legionnaire , September/October 2010
  183. Students Thank Veterans
    Hampton Union , November 12, 2010
  184. Hampton Area Honors Veterans
    Hampton Union , November 12, 2010
  185. Hampton Region Observes Memorial Day
    Hampton Union , May 31, 2011
  186. Hampton Academy Memorial Day Assembly 2011
    Words of Welcome by Principal David O'Connor
  187. Marston School Memorial Day Assembly 2011

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