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James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr.The 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibited alcohol. James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. was instrumental in repealing this amendment.
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Fort Wadsworth, New YorkAmerica's oldest continually manned
military installation, strategically situated at the entrance to New York Harbor.
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Jonathon WadsworthErick Wadsworth shares his appreciation for Jonathon Wadsworth, who gave his life at the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point in our Nation's history.
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Jeremiah Wadsworth - Connecticut BusinessmanJeremiah Wadsworth profited from his involvement in the Revolutionary War and eventually became one of the most respected politicians and businessmen in American history.
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Louis Fenn Wadsworth - The Origins of BaseballDid Louis Fenn Wadsworth invent the modern game of Baseball? Find out more here.
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Wadsworth Mansion - 1970's One Hit WonderThe 70's Rock Group "Wadsworth Mansion" was a one-hit-wonder with their song "Sweet Mary". Read their story here.
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Bill Wadsworth - Bowhunting Educator Founder of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation, Bill was a tireless advocate for the sport of Bowhunting.
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Benjamin Wadsworth - Past President of HarvardOne of the early Presidents of Harvard University, Benjamin Wadsworth was influencial in shaping Harvard into one of the most prestigous universities in the world.
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The "Master Letters"The Reverend Charles Wadsworth may have been the subject of Emily Dickinson's "Master Letters" in which she poured out her heart over the love for a man that she could never have.
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Alexander S. Wadsworth 1790 - 1851Commodore Alexander S. Wadsworth rose through the ranks of the Navy in the early 19th Century. Wadsworth was highly decorated and has had three American Navy ships named in his honor. Read his story here.
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Skull and Bones - America's Most Elite Secret SocietyWhat do President George Bush, the Wadsworth family, and a secret society known as "Skull and Bones" have in common? Read this story to find out.
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Moses Wadsworth 1774 - 1851Farmer, carpenter and merchant, Moses Wadsworth and those hardworking men and women like him were the foundation of our great nation.
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Tony Wadsworth - BBC radio personalitySo what is a story about a British radio host doing on a website about the Wadsworth family in America? No reason, just enjoy!
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Mike Wadsworth - Former Notre Dame Athletic DirectorAthletic Director at Notre Dame, lawyer, corporate Vice-President, broadcaster and professional football player. Another amazing Wadsworth!
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Wadsworth Atheneum America's
First Art MuseumAmerica's first art museum. Founded
by a Wadsworth of course!
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