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Betsy Ross: a just sew story. (History -- Struggle for Freedom).(history of the making of the American flag)
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May 5, 2003|
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Did Betsy Ross sew the first stars and Stripes? An unbiased look at all historical sources -- written, oral, and pictorial -- lends credence to the story
Anyone over 40 remembers learning about Betsy Ross, credited with sewing the first stars-and-stripes flag for our young nation. However, more recently, some historians have tried to unravel the story's threads.
Although Betsy did not keep a diary, many of the details of her life are beyond argument -- that she ran an upholstery shop, that her shop made flags for the U.S. government until the mid-1800s, ...
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Lucerne price strategy: So far, so good; Incentives, fleet volume decline, but some dealers complain about sales.(News)(General Motors Corp.)
Magazine article from: Automotive News
; ...LaReau General Motors calls the Buick Lucerne the poster child for its pricing strategy...dealers, though, say their sales of the Lucerne are sluggish. They question whether GM...sales represented 9.3 percent of U.S. Lucerne sales. The Lucerne went into production...
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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Lucerne's V-8 power, luxury point Buick in new design direction
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 01-01-2006 Lucerne's V-8 power, luxury point Buick in...JERSEY CARS Edtion: All Editions The 2006 Lucerne is Buick's most premium and elegant...would expect in a high-end luxury car, Lucerne is poised to bring a fresh approach to...
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Lucerne--a strong brand for a strong region: home is where your heart is, so if you're looking for the best place to work, live and enjoy life, consider all that Lucerne has to offer.(CANTON PROFILE)
Magazine article from: Swiss News
; ...Switzerland and in the centre of Europe, Lucerne is within easy reach of many cities abroad...connections are just one of the advantages of Lucerne. Your company location must be close...clients--and a favourable tax climate. Lucerne has one of the country's lowest rates...
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Canton Lucerne: come grow with us: with its balanced package of location-related benefits such as infrastructure, quality of life, low taxes and services, and with the Lucerne brand itself, Lucerne is the region of choice when it comes to living, working and enjoying life.(CANTON PROFILE)
Magazine article from: Swiss News
; [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lucerne--easy to reach In a few weeks' time, Lucerne will be fully accessible by motorway, thanks to...Zurich airport then only 45 minutes away by car, Lucerne as a business and residential location will be...
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CSIRO: Lucerne linked to reduced salinity
M2 Presswire
; ...M2 PRESSWIRE-7 August 1998-CSIRO: Lucerne linked to reduced salinity (C)1994...be at hand with CSIRO research showing lucerne pasture can help Western Australian farmers...lower the water table in localised areas. Lucerne is a perennial pasture grown extensively...
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Picturesque Lucerne a charming toy shop
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; LUCERNE, Switzerland If Disney World built a Switzerland, it would probably look like Lucerne. The trappings of this perennial resort...mantled mountains as a majestic backdrop. Lucerne defines the stereotypical Switzerland to...
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Lucerne swims in lovely music.(Travel)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times
; I first came to Lucerne for the music, but I left in love with...city's spring and summer festivals set Lucerne apart from many of the more obvious musical...Orchestras routinely make sublime music in Lucerne. It certainly is worth planning a trip...
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Buick hits heights with Lucerne: But it might be tough to win back Japanese-car buyers
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; ...vehicles such as Buick's impressive new Lucerne sedan to be popular to regain firm financial ground. The front-drive Lucerne sure looks promising and is offered...in a fast-paced auto world. The Lucerne shares with the Cadillac DTS an enlarged...
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Buick Lucerne: Now or never; Will the GM division that still seeks its definition find it with the '06 Lucerne?(The INDUSTRY)(General Motors Corp. Buick Div.)
Magazine article from: Automotive Design & Production
; ...crossroad as the brand introduces its new Lucerne sedan, which replaces both the LeSabre...General Manager Steve Shannon says the Lucerne will bring in customers from such high...But don't think for a minute the Lucerne is a 300-fighter. While the Buick does...
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 "Herald News, The (Joliet, IL)")
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Buick adds more luxury to lineup with Lucerne Super 2008 BuickLucerne Super
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL)
; I've enjoyed a super test-drive week with the 2008 Buick Lucerne. I drove the top-of-the-line Lucerne Super, equipped with everything any motorist could desire. Lucerne has two additional models, the CX and CXL, but the Super was...
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