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Everglades National Park – Nike Missile Site

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ron

During the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960’s, a portion of the Everglades National Park was used by the U.S. Army as a missile site for the defensive installation of Nike missiles in three bunkers.

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Fort York – “Doors Open”, Toronto

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Ron

Fort York – “Doors Open”, Toronto (2006) The original garrison of Fort York was built by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe in 1793. During the War of 1812, the fort was abandoned in the face of American advances but re-established … Continue reading →

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