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Today is National Lighthouse Day Aug 7th
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08/07/19 08:26 AM
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DANIEL
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Why August 7 for National Lighthouse Day? Because it was this day in 1789 when the US government placed all lighthouses under federal control to make sure these important safety signals were all built, supported, and maintained equally.
DANIEL
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Re: Today is National Lighthouse Day Aug 7th
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08/07/19 11:47 AM
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flacoastie
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Interesting fact how the day was picked.
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Re: Today is National Lighthouse Day Aug 7th
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08/07/19 04:01 PM
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Lighthouse Loon
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Happy National Lighthouse Day everyone !!!
Stan M New Jersey Lighthouse Lovers ------------------------------------ Harry Wishlist: Tinicum Rear Range, Miah Maull Shoal, Finns Point, Bergen Point, Cross Ledge, Old Ambrose Lightstation, Romer Shoal, Barnegat Lightship, Liberty Lightship.
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