This Day in History: 1940-06-03
The 5th grade at the Cragmere School had a special history lesson. Allen Ackerly brought in a flag which dated back to Civil War days. It had belonged to his great-grandfather, Mr. Sherwood, who had been appointed by President Lincoln to be Postmaster of Haverstraw, NY. The flag had been flown in Haverstraw to celebrate Union victories during the war. (Bristow)