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August 2023

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Aug262023
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How Dover Dressed Neil Armstrong for his Lunar Leap

Space ExplorationBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

ILC Dover designed the iconic Apollo space suits, embodying years of engineering excellence and ethical responsibility. This Delaware-based firm evolved from a military supplier to a pivotal NASA partner, safeguarding astronauts while remaining largely unsung. The story of ILC is a tribute to hidden innovation.

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Aug242023

Suffrage Showdown Stalls in Delaware Drama

U.S. History & Women's RightsBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Delaware’s pivotal role in 19th Amendment’s ratification saga wavered, reflecting a tense national fight for women’s right to vote.

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Aug202023
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Spoon Tycoon’s Doom: A Tale of Ambition and Betrayal

Corporate IntrigueBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Clarence Welch rose in the spoon industry, faced betrayal and legal battles, nearly met doom, and ultimately reinvented himself.

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Aug192023
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From Acorns to Oak: The Women Who Built Seaford’s Free Library

Community DevelopmentBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Acorn Club’s women fostered community growth in Delaware, founding Seaford’s Library from modest beginnings to 1,200 volumes by 1932.

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Dave Tabler is a Delaware-focused author using his University of Maryland degrees in art history and photojournalism to examine and explore the first state's rich history and publish works of his findings. He also manages AppalachianHistory.net
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