[Larkin G. Mead’s marble effigy of Ethan Allen in the National Statuary Hall. Given by Vermont in 1876]
Born today was Ethan Allen.
Colonial hero, but British felon.
Anathema at King George’s court
After taking Ticonderoga’s fort.
[The cannon seized by Ethan Allen’s forces at Fort Ticonderoga was later used effectively in the Battle for Boston.]
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I'm Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I'm enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I'm an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
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