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v ...and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN TheThe Volunteerolunteer JOURNAL OF THEV VETERANS OF THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRIGADE December 2007 The Bay Area post was serenaded at their annual picnic by Bruce Barthol, Nayo Ulloa, and Heather Bridger, accompanied by vets (left to right) Ted Veltfort, Hilda Roberts, Milt Wolff (in back), Dave Smith, and Nate Thornton (far right). Photo by Richard Bermack. INSIDE Puffin Education Grant, inside cover. CP Archives, page 7. National Monument dedication March 30, page 1. Journalists of the Spanish Civil War, page 9. Winner, National History Day Competition, page 2. Paul Robeson in Spain, Ch. 2, page 11. Vandalism, Dark Side of Memory, page 3. War Medicine, page 14. Spanish Civil War Exhibits, page 4. Book Reviews, page 19. Letter From the Editor The long-dreamed plan for a national memorial to the The Volunteer Abraham Lincoln Brigade is about to be realized. Many Journal of the people deserve special appreciation for the long hours they Veterans of the have put into the project, but what has also emerged is Abraham Lincoln Brigade amazing grassroots support, not only from the usual sus- an ALBA publication pects, but also from people who have not been involved in 799 Broadway, Suite 341 our activities. Contributions small and large have come New York, NY 10003 from unexpected sources. (212) 674-5398 I think that’s because this memorial looks in two direc- Editorial Board tions: to the past and to the future. It is not merely Peter N.
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