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Defender's Day 2004 |
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Defender's Day - September 14th - was observed at
Todd's Inheritance Historic Site with period re-enactors depicting
accurately some of the clothing, equipment, and lifestyles of early 19th
century America and Great Britain. |
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 The 1st Company Marines spoke about their equipment... |
 and answered questions. |
 Typical combat load of the Royal Marines that landed at North Point 190 years ago |
 The standard muskets issued to the Royal Marines were also available on display |
 Ruth Todd Boggs answered questions about her family |
 Oak Lawn Cemetery commemorated Defender's Day with a wreath laying |
 The 1st Company deployed into a skirmish line |
 The front rank reloads as the 2nd rank makes ready |
 The 2nd rank picks a target! |
 Proper method of aiming the King's rifle |
 Ruth and the Royal Marines |
 Ruth appearing on the porch as her ancestors might have |
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