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2019.010.0061Scope and Content
Program Tuesday, March 31, 1964 2:30 p.m.
Native Sones of the Golden West
Four Pages 8" x 11"
Dedicatory and Marking Ceremonies of the Benicia Arsenal by the Grand Oficers of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Benicia, California.
Commemorative Plaque: 1849 - 1964
"On this historic spot, for more than a century, military history was written. The loyalty, courage and devotion of the military and the civilian who served their country here, furnished material for a brilliant page in te saga of the Far West. What we say here - will like Autumn leaves, soon fall and fade away. What they did here, will live forever. As the final curtain falls on the 115th annversary of the founding of the Benicia Arsenal, a grateful nation Salutes you."
"Erected by the historic landmarks committee of the Native Sons of the Golden West and Benicia Parlor #89 Native Sons of the Golden West. Marker dedicated at the Benicia Arsenal, California, March 31, 1964. California Historial landmark registration No. 176.
Contains parts of speeches given and the program for the ceremony and lowering of the flag for the final time.Collection
Benicia Arsenal Collection