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American LegionPost 210Middlebury, IndianaMemorial Day 2022Eighteenth AnnualDusk to Dawn VigilGrace Lawn Cemetery

Mark L. Wilt Post No. 210, American Legion103 York Drive Middlebury, Indiana 46540 574-825-5121 Fax: 574-825-0021Post OfficersAmerican Legion Post #210Commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard Langdon1st Vice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lonnie Franks2nd Vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally WhiteFinance Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed VellemanExecutive Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Weaver, Art Hyde, Leland Barksdale2

Mark L. Wilt Post No. 210, American Legion103 York Drive Middlebury, Indiana 46540 574-825-5121 Fax: 574-825-0021For a small community located in the heart of Amish country in Northern Indiana,the Middlebury area has a rich tradition of service to our country during a time of war.Beginning with the American Revolution, there are veterans of every war era residingin the cemeteries that are serviced by Mark L. Wilt Post 210. Over the Memorial Dayweekend the members of the American Legion belonging to Post 210 will continue withan annual tradition of honoring the veterans who reside in Grace Lawn Cemetery.Beginning at dusk Sunday May 29th until dawn Memorial Day May 30th themembers of post 210 will post an Honor Guard at the entrance of Grace Lawn, and theBoy Scouts will place battery powered lights on the grave of each veteran residing inGrace Lawn. There are 378 veterans residing in Grace Lawn. Each grave will have a WarEra Medallion, an American Flag and a light. Visitors will be given a chart when theyenter that lists the names, location of the grave, and war era for each of the veterans. Inthe south cemetery, around the war memorial, will be placed 33 white crosses. Each crosswill bear the name of a Middlebury area resident who was killed in combat and gave“that last full measure of devotion” to their country. There were 18 residents killed inthe Civil War, 1 in the Philippine War, 5 in World War I, including Post 210 namesakeMark L. Wilt, and 9 residents were lost in World War II. When they leave, visitors willreceive a flag lapel pin as a remembrance of their visit and perhaps a better understandingof the depth of service to their country by their fellow citizens.Visitors to the cemetery also have the opportunity to include in our service friendsor loved ones who are not interned at Grace Lawn. Please bring an artificial rose to beplaced in holes drilled in a lighted five foot cross. This addition has become part of ourceremony each year.The traditional Middlebury Memorial Day observance will begin at 10 AM May30th when the Post Honor Guard will lead the parade up main street from MiddleburyElementary to Memorial Park located in the center of town. Post 210 has invited allMiddlebury area WWII Veterans to attend as their special guests.The post began a program to replace the badly worn Head Stones of the veteransin the 14 cemeteries we are responsible for. We started with the War of 1812 Veterans andwill continue until all veterans have a well-marked and dignified grave to signify theirservice to their country. This long-term project is expected to last several more years.Please Note: Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of the information listed here. If youknow of an omission or correction, please contact the post at the address listed above.3

General OrderEstablishing Memorial Dayi.The 30th of May 1868, is designated for the purpose ofstrewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves ofcomrades who died in defense of their country during thelate rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost everycity, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In thisobservance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but postsand comrades will in their own way arrange such fittingservices and testimonials of respect as circumstances maypermit.We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us,for the purpose among other thing, “of preserving andstrengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which havebound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines whounited to suppress the late rebellion.” What can aid moreto assure this result than cherishing tenderly the memoryof our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricadebetween our country and its foes? Their soldier lives werethe reveille of freedom to a race in chains and their deathsthe tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guardtheir graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecratedwealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornmentand security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of herslain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on suchhallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the comingand going or reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let novandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testifyto the present or to the coming generations that we haveforgotten as a people or the coming generations that wehave forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undividedrepublic.4

If other eyes grow dull, other hands slack, and other heartscold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long asthe light and warmth of life remain to us.Let us, then at the time appointed gather around their sacredremains and garland the passionless mounds above themwith the choicest flowers of spring-time; let us raise abovethem the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us inthis solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assistthose whom they have left among us a sacred charge upona nation’s gratitude, the soldier’s and sailor’s widow andorphan.ii.It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inauguratethis observance with the hope that it will be kept up fromyear to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honorthe memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desiresthe public press to lend its friendly aid in bringing to thenotice of comrades in all parts of the country in time forsimultaneous compliance therewith.iii.Department commanders will use efforts to make this ordereffective.By order ofJOHN A. LOGANCommander-in-Chief5

Preamble to the Constitutionof The American LegionFor God and CountryWe associate ourselves togetherfor the following purposes:To uphold and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates of America; To maintain law and order; To fosterand perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; Topreserve the memories and incidents of our associationsin the Great Wars; To inculcate a sense of individualobligation to the community, state and nation; To combatthe autocracy of both the classes and the masses; To makeright the master of might; To promote peace and goodwill on earth; To safeguard and transmit to posteritythe principles of justice, freedom and democracy; Toconsecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotionto mutual helpfulness.6

Freedom’s CallThey are called to be in uniformTo serve both day & nightProtecting our great countryTo fight the valiant fightTo rescue us from dangerAt home-across the seaBrave & special peopleWho keep our nation freeAnd together on a missionOur heros, they are thereEvery color-every creedWith freedom’s light to shareAnd day by day – step by stepAll for one & one for allOur heros stand together strongTo answer freedom’s call7

TAPSWe in the United States have all heard the haunting song, “Taps”. It is the song thatgives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But do you know thestory behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humblebeginnings.Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain RobertEllicombe was with his men near Harrison’s Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Armywas on the other side of the narrow strip of land.During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severelywounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier. The Captaindecided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawlingon his stomach through the gun fire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and beganpulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, hediscovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock.In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had beenstudying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boyenlisted in the Confederate Army.The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to givehis son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partiallygranted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play afuneral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldierwas a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give himonly one musician.The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes hehad found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth’s uniform. This wish wasgranted. The Haunting melody, we now know as “Taps” . . . used at military funerals wasborn.The words are . . .Day is done . . . Gone the sun . . . From the lakes . . . From the hills . . .From the sky . . . All is well . . . Safely rest . . . God is nigh.Fading light . . . Dims the sight . . . And a star . . . Gems the sky . . .Gleaming bright . . . From afar . . . Drawing nigh . . . Falls the night . . .Thanks and praise . . . For our days . . . Neath the sun . . . Neath the stars . . .Neath the sky . . . As we go . . . This we know . . . God is nigh . . .Remember those lost and harmed while serving their countryand also those presently serving in the armed forces.8

Our Flag – Symbolism of the DesignWhen the Second Continental Congress proposed the Flag Resolution on June 14. 1777,there was no particular symbolism attached to the colors or their arrangement on the flag.However, on June 20. 1782. Charles Thomson, the secretary of the Continental Congress,gave a report to the Congress defining the new Great Seal of the United States. Meaningswere attached to the colors (which, contrary to popular misinformation, is not part of anyof the rules of heraldry). Rather, the meanings were a matter of contemporary fashion andpersonal preference on the part of Mr. Thomson.The colours of the pales are those used in the flag of the United States of America.White signifies purity and innocence. Red hardiness and valour and Blue thecolour of the Chief signifies vigilance perseverance and justice.Originally, both the number of stripes and the number of stars were supposed to representthe number of states. However, this became unwieldy as states were added to the union.During the debate that eventually resulted in the Flag Act of 1818. U.S. Naval CaptainSamuel C. Reid suggested that the number of stripes be set at thirteen to represent theoriginal 13 colonies and that only the number of stars be set to the number of states. Abook about the flag published by the Congress in 1977 gives further symbolism for theflag:The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspiredfrom time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating fromthe sun.George Washington is credited for saying the following about the symbolism of the flag:We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it bywhite stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripesshall go down to posterity representing Liberty.The flag of the United States consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top andbottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side comerbearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows ofsix stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars. The 50 stars on the flagrepresent the 50 states and the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies. The UnitedStates flag is commonly called “the Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory,” with the latternickname coined by Captain William Driver, a Salem, Massachusetts shipmaster.The current 50-star flag was designed by Robert Heft in 1958 while living with hisgrandparents in Ohio. He was 17 years old at the time and did the flag design as a classproject. His mother was a seamstress, but forced Heft to do all of the work on his own.He originally received a “B-” for the project. After discussing the grade with his teacher,it was agreed (somewhat jokingly) that if the flag was accepted by Congress, the gradewould be reconsidered. Heft’s flag design was chosen and adopted by presidentialproclamation after Alaska and before Hawaii was admitted into the union in 1959.According to Heft, his teacher did keep to their agreement and changed his grade to an“A” for the projectWhen a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of the United States, itshould be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. (Note: Most AmericanLegion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day,June 14.)From http:en.wikipedia.org9

UNITED STATES FLAG FOLDING CEREMONYThe flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country wasoriginally founded. The portion of the flag denoting honor is the canton of blue containing the starsrepresenting the states our veterans have honorably served while in uniform. The canton field of bluedresses from left to right and is inverted only when draped as a pall on the casket of a veteran whohas served our country honorably in uniform.In the evening in the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat after Tapshave been sounded, the flag is lowered and folded in a triangle fold and kept under watch throughoutthe night as a tribute to our nation’s honored dead. The next morning it is brought out at theceremony of reveille and run aloft as a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body. The First Fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The Second Fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life. The Third Fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks to give aportion of life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. We rememberthem here so that their sacrifice shall not have been in vain, and never forgotten. The Fourth Fold represents our weaker nature; for as American Citizens we proclaim ourtrust in God; for it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His DivineGuidance. The Fifth Fold is a tribute to our country; for in the words of the immortal Stephen Decatur,“Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country,be she right or wrong.” The Sixth Fold is for where our hearts lie. And it is with our heart that we pledge allegiance tothe flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stand, one nation underGod, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The Seventh Fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that weprotect our country and our flag against all enemies, whether they be found within or without theboundaries of our republic. The Eighth Fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, thatwe might see the light of day, also this fold is made to honor our mothers, for whom it flies onMother’s Day. The Ninth Fold is a tribute to womanhood, for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty anddevotion that the character of the men that made this country great have been molded. The Tenth Fold is a tribute to our fathers, for he has given also his sons for the defense of ourcountry since she was first born. The Eleventh Fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the Seal ofKing David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Twelfth Fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of the Holy Trinity,and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost.We fold from the stripes toward the stars, for, whereas the strips represent the thirteen originalcolonies that founded our republic, they are now embodied in the fifty sovereign states representedby the stars, so the stars now cover the stripes.When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto,“In God We Trust.”After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat,ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailorsand marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades andshipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, andfreedoms we enjoy today.10

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCETo the Flag of the United States of AmericaRed Skelton’s version of the PLEDGE was a big hit on radio across the country.He first recited it on his television show, probably in January of 1969. So popular wasthe Skelton piece that several congressmen had it read into the Congressional Record.Skelton’s office was swamped with more that 200,000 requests for copies of his Pledgewhich was printed on a scroll. Red Skelton said he learned this version of the Pledge froma teacher while he was a schoolboy in Vincennes, Indiana.Mr. Skelton said, “I remember this one teacher. To me he was the greatestteacher, a real sage of my time. He had such wisdom. We were all reciting the Pledge ofAllegiance, and he walked over, Mr. Lasswell was his name. He said, “I’ve been listeningto you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester, and it seems as thoughit is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you themeaning of each word:“Ime, an individual, a committee of one.”“Pledgededicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity”“Allegiancemy love and devotion”“To the Flagour standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherevershe waves there is RESPECT because your loyalty hasgiven dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job.”“Of the Unitedthat means we have all come together”“Statesindividual communities that have united into 48 greatstates. Forty Eight individual communities with prideand dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginaryboundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’slove of country.”“Of America”“And to the Republica state in which sovereign power is invested inrepresentatives chosen by the people to govern. Andgovernment is the people and it from the people to theleaders. Not from the leaders to the people.”“One Nationmeaning, so blessed by God”“Indivisibleincapable of being divided”“With Libertywhich is freedom and the right of power to live one’s ownlife without threats or fear of some sort of retaliation.”“And Justicethe principle of quality of dealing fairly with others”“For Allwhich means its as much your country as it is mine.”This is Red Skelton’s version of the pledge as he would have given it as a child,since that time we have added two more states to our nation and the phrase “Under God”to the pledge to remind ourselves of the blessing this great nation has received from God.The reciting of the pledge has as much meaning today as it did when Mr. Skelton wasgrowing up here in Indiana.11

Tomb of the Unknown SoldierHow many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknownsand why?Twenty-one steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honorgiven any military foreign dignitary.How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?Twenty-one seconds, for the same reason as above.Why are his gloves wet?His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if not, why?He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across thepath, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.How often are the guards changed?Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5’-10” and6’-2” tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30”.Other requirements of the guard They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb,and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swearin public for the rest of their lives, and cannot disgrace the uniform (fighting) or thetomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on theirlapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn.The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from theirfeet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make theloud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. All offduty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington NationalCemetery. A guard must memorize who they are, and where they are interred. Amongthe notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis (the boxer), and Medal of Honor winner,Audie Murphy (the most decorated soldier of WWII) of Hollywood fame.Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.In 2003, as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, our US Senate/Housetook 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned theduty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspendthe assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, “No way, Sir!” Soaked to the skin,marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb wasnot just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person.The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7 since 1930.God Bless and keep them.12

War MemorialsThe photograph above shows a memorial erected in1942 on the lawn in front of the Middlebury townhall. Sponsored by the Loyal Ladies’ Circle, it wasconstructed by David O. Nihart and the late Ira E.Miller, and bore the names of men and women in thearmed forces from York and Middlebury townships.This plaque was intended to serve as a temporary memorial until the end of the war, when a bronze platemounted on granite was designed by Mr. Nihart andplaced in the park opposite the town hall. The permanent memorial, shown at the left, was also sponsoredby the Loyal Ladies’ Circle, and was unveiled duringa ceremony on the evening of August 14, 1946.The solemnity of the occasion was more pronounced as the plaque was unveiled by Mrs.George B. Juday, Mrs. Jerry C. Yoder, Mrs.Lester Caton, and Mrs. Merle Bickel, each of whom lost a son in World War II.Speech Given by David Nihart at our Dedication ServiceDear Chairman and Friends:We have gathered, here at this quiet spot in our community to dedicate as a memorial asmall monument of granite into which has been set a few pounds of bronze.In themselves, these materials mean little and have but slight intrinsic value. What wehave really gathered together to honor, what we have assembled to dedicate, are notthe things on which a price can be placed. Our assemblage here would be but a uselessceremony were we to merely unveil this memorial and present it to posterity.Upon those few pounds of bronze have been stamped for the ages, the names of thosewho have again been called upon to go out from their homes, and from our community,to repel the forces of evil aggression which threatened to overwhelm the world. Thosenames have placed upon this monument of granite and this plate of bronze a valuebeyond the sum of the world’s wealth.13

Today we would consecrate a few square feet of our soil as a resting place for thispermanent record of those from Middlebury and York Townships who served in ourcountry’s armed forces during the period of active hostilities. As Lincoln once said, “In alarger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground,”yet we would dedicate to future generations this ROLL OF HONOR This record ofthose who fought, bled, and, yes, gave their greatest gift, that tyranny and oppressionmight be banished from the earth,It is indeed fitting that this memorial should be so placed that it looks out over thishistoric highway, over which have trod the silent, moccasined feet of the Indian. Overwhich have passed the horses, wagons, and the early chugging autos of our forefathers.And I like to believe that at this moment their spirits may be hovering nearby and smilingwith approval as they scan this ROLL OF HONOR of those who have again helped topreserve our heritage.All over America, in hundreds of communities, groups such as ours have assembled fromtime to time to honor all of those who, since the beginning of our nation, have gone forthto battle when danger threatened. Hundreds of small communities are dedicating justsuch a memorial as we are now dedicating. This is the strength of America small, selfgoverning communities, all welded into a mighty nation by the sacred ties of their bloodmutually shed in the common defense.May this hallowed spot grow dearer to us as time goes by. May we here resolve that thestars of gold on this ROLL OF HONOR shall never be dimmed by our indifference tothe great cause for which they gave so much. Each time we pass this sacred spot maywe reconcentrate our lives to the task of making certain that never again need such amemorial be dedicated in our country. May we keep forever alight the torch of High Faithwith which they went forth. We can never repay them for what they have done; we canonly humbly bow our heads in gratitude.And now, on behalf of the Loyal Ladies, and on behalf of all those who have sogenerously helped to make this memorial and this occasion possible, I do herebyconsecrate, and dedicate this ROLL OF HONOR forever to the memory of those whowent forth from our midst and shall not return; to those who have returned to their placesamong us; and to the mothers and fathers of all those who were called and not foundwanting in their country’s hour of need and, if the need ever again arises, may futuregenerations find here the source of inspiration and high courage which will keep foreverenthroned the principles of Liberty and Justice in the hearts of free men.(Unveiling. with roll of drums)May we bow our heads for a few moments in memory of those Stars of Gold which shallforever shine in the vaulted Heavens above us.Our Father, we humbly ask that Thou wilt accept our consecration of this small part ofThy good earth to the memory of, and in honor of, Thy children, who so nobly havestriven for the advancement of those principles, for the preservation of which Thineonly Son didst give His life. And, Gracious Father, vouchsafe to us, we pray Thee, Thydivine assistance in our devotion to the great unfinished task of promoting peace on earth,among men of good will. And, in the erection of our own moral edifices, may we havewisdom from on high to direct us, strength commensurate with our task to support us,and the beauty of holiness to render all of our performances acceptable in Thy sight And to Thee shall be the honor and the glory now and forever Amen.14

Origin of the 21-Gun SaluteThe use of gun salutes for military occasions is traced to early warriors whodemonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position thatrendered them ineffective. Apparently this custom was universal, with the specific actvarying with time and place, depending on the weapons being used. A North Africantribe, for example, trailed the points of their spears on the ground to indicate thatthey did not mean to be hostile.The tradition of rendering a salute by cannon originated in the 14th century asfirearms and cannons came into use. Since these early devices contained only oneprojectile, discharging them once rendered them ineffective. Originally warships firedseven-gun salutes – the number seven probably selected because of its astrologicaland Biblical significance. Seven planets had peen identified and the phases of themoon changed every seven days. The Bible states that God rested on the seventhday after Creation, that every seventh year was sabbatical, and that the seven timesseventh year ushered in the Jubilee year.Land batteries, having a greater supply of gunpowder, were able to fire three guns forevery shot fired afloat, hence the salute by shore batteries was 21 guns. The multipleof three probably was chosen because of the mystical significance of the numberthree in many ancient civilizations. Early gunpowder, composed mainly of sodiumnitrate, spoiled easily at sea, but could be kept cooler and drier in land magazines.When potassium nitrate improved the quality of gunpowder, ships at sea adopted thesalute of 21 guns.The 21-gun salute became the highest honor a nation rendered. Varying customsamong the maritime powers led to confusion in saluting and returning of salutes.Great Britain, the world’s preeminent sea power in the 18th and 19th centuries,compell

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