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German U-Boat U-853 Stripped of Some of Its Major Artifacts
4 years ago

German U-Boat U-853 Stripped of Some of Its Major Artifacts

One of the significant stories of World War II emanating from the United States is the sinking of the German U-Boat 853 in Rhode Island waters on May 5, 1945, …
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The Founders of Brown & Sharpe and Gorham Manufacturing Companies
4 years ago

The Founders of Brown & Sharpe and Gorham Manufacturing Companies

Two of Rhode Island’s greatest companies in its history are Brown & Sharpe and the Gorham Manufacturing Company.  Each company showed remarkable innovation, produced incredible products, employed thousands of Rhode …
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Three Rhode Island History Books for Your Consideration
4 years ago

Three Rhode Island History Books for Your Consideration

Rhode Island history books keep flying off the presses!  This is not surprising, given the tremendously impressive and diverse history of Rhode Island.  It may be the smallest state, but …
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