Thomas graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1908, the last year the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. He eventually had a ship named after him called the USS Kinkaid.
They named a boat after me too.
Photo: sunface13 via Flickr (CC)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Thomas C. Kinkaid was an admiral in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as part of a long and eventful military career. Thanks for the liberty, Thomas.
Thomas graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1908, the last year the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. He eventually had a ship named after him called the USS Kinkaid.
They named a boat after me too.
Photo: sunface13 via Flickr (CC)
Thomas graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1908, the last year the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. He eventually had a ship named after him called the USS Kinkaid.
They named a boat after me too.
Photo: sunface13 via Flickr (CC)
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intrigued after reading this article i decided to find out other interesting things that happened in 1908. lady internet had a lot to say on the subject.
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Dear AnnaBanAnna,
ReplyDeleteYou clearly have the spirit of Wikibloogia within you.
I visited your recommended site. I especially liked the phrasing of "January 1 - 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square"
Sincerely,
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