[Milsurplus] Re: A Visit to Battleship Cove

[J Forster]

They had wooden frames full of hanging doodads in the Quonset Hut. So
that's what they were for.

-John




David Stinson wrote:

> I got to share a chuckle.
> In case you wonder why people raise an eyebrow a little
> when they hear of any war memorial in Massachusetts,
> check this out, displayed at the web site;
> it was probably included to keep the peace-loving
> Massa-ites from coming with torches in the middle of
> the night and peacefully burning the place down (snicker ;-):
>
>   "CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT THE COVE:
>    While Battleship Cove is emphatically dedicated to preserving
>    the heritage of our veterans, we believe that an appreciation of
>    our neighbors' cultures helps us maintain peace and promote
>    democracy in other regions. To wit, the museum preserves
>    a number of multicultural displays and exhibits dedicated
>    to helping our visitors understand the world we share.
>    So while you're here, be sure to check out the Hiddensee,
>    our Japanese demolition boat, and hundreds of artifacts
>    from the indigenous peoples of the South Pacific."
>
> Come'on guys- You gotta admit: that's funny.
>
> 73 D.S.
>
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