“There are your enemies,” shouted Manchester-born general John Stark, leading the charge at the Battle of Bennington: “They are ours!”
The general’s courage and calm under pressure would be echoed by many other sons and daughters of Manchester in the succeeding centuries, as the hamlet settled around Amoskeag Falls grew into New Hampshire’s largest city.
Join historian, author, and Union Leader columnist John Clayton Thursday, September 17th, at 7 p.m. at the Manchester City Library, as he talks about his new book Remembering Manchester: Towering Titans and Unsung Heroes.
Clayton describes thirty-two of the Queen City’s most remarkable residents, from Iwo Jima flag raiser Rene Gagnon and fast-food innovator Richard McDonald to lesser-known but equally compelling figures, including beloved lunch cart driver Arthur “Red” Ullrich and the late firefighter Dave Anderson. Collecting columns first published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, Clayton reveals the essence of Manchester’s enduring strength and appeal: its people.
Mr Clayton,
In 1997 at Manchester NH Historical society, my brother Mike Flanagan spoke of how much he enjoyed your writings about Manchester. On September 17th at Memorial we are going to have a tribute to mike. If you would like to say a few works contact Ted Menswar or myself (508)-529-6805.
Dear Tim,
I will let Mr. Clayton know about your comment the next time he visits the library. Thank you for your support and have a wonderful day!
~Yvonne~