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04/12/2023

On this date in history, General Washington bids an emotional farewell to his troops.

https://www.wackyexplorer.com/general-washingtons-emotional-farewell-at-fraunces-tavern/

28/11/2023

Glenn Curtiss invented the streamlined Aero-Car trailer in 1927 and had them manufactured in Opa-locka. The first photo is of Curtiss with the Aero-Car at his home, the Curtiss Mansion at 500 Deer Run in Country Club Estates(Miami Springs) in 1929. The second photo is a picture of Curtiss in 1927 standing next to an earlier version of the Aero-Car. The third photo is of the Aero-Car Ambulance that was to be used at Hialeah Park and Madison Square Garden in New York. Curtiss also had an Aero-Car dealership in Coral Gables.

23/11/2023

Remember!!!

23/11/2023

Winner: best picture TG 2023. Thank you Vicki Oler for the pic. (Oh, thanks Skip Mahaffey who’s page I took this from)

15/11/2023

Longtime Miami Springs resident Francis S. (Franny) Taylor -1924-1982- “was the founder and President of the Airboat Association of Florida and a member of many other conservation organizations. He was a tireless conservationist known as the “Johnny Appleseed of the Everglades”. He dedicated his time, effort, and money to save the Everglades for future generations to enjoy.
He sought no fame or recognition for his work (which he called a labor of love); however, many posthumous honors have been bestowed in his name, including the Florida Wildlife Federation’s annual “Outdoorsman of the Year” award given in his honor. The single greatest tribute, was the renaming of the “Everglades and
Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area” throughout the State. What an honor and joy it is to drive throughout the Everglades and see signs honoring his hard work and selfless dedication to wildlife conservation.
Franny was considered to be the father of the modern day Airboat. He designed and built the first aircraft aluminum Airboat in the world. Franny’s many innovative design concepts are still the most widely imitated; and, if you own a Taylor Hull, you know the quality that is unsurpassed, as each boat was custom built by hand with great precision.
Franny was a “flag waving patriot” and a decorated WWII Veteran, serving in Europe as a Combat Engineer under the great General George Patton. He deeply loved and honored this great Country and instilled that patriotism in his family."
Information published in the Miami Herald Sept 20, 2007 ”

10/11/2023

On 11-11 at exactly 11:11 am, every Veterans Day, the sun aligns perfectly with the Anthem Veteran’s Memorial in Arizona to shine through the ellipses of the five marble pillars representing each branch of the Armed Forces, illuminating The Great Seal of the United States!

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