A “Welcome Home” Event on September 7, 1946, for returning veterans of World War II.
Photos by John Lundvall. Additional photos and documents from the event may be found at hope1842.com and a commemorative film may be found here.
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them” – President Franklin D. Roosevelt
On this Memorial Day in 2021, we thank the servicemen and women, and their families, for the sacrifices made for our freedom.
Mendon Historical Society 