Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 250th birthday of the town of Winslow, ME. Winslow is a town with a fascinating history and a bright future, connected by generations of hard-working and caring people. Winslow was incorporated in 1771, but its story began long before. For thousands of years, the land along the great Kennebec River was the home of the Abenaki Tribe, who hunted, fished, and tilled the fertile soil. The reverence the Abenaki had for the natural beauty and resources of the region is upheld by the people of Winslow today. Winslow's roots run deep into American history. It originally was a Native American settlement called Taconock, meaning ``in the trees.'' Located in central Maine along the mighty Kennebec River, the village was settled by colonists from Plymouth Colony. Winslow is home to important historical sites. One of those sites, Fort Halifax, the oldest blockhouse in the United States, was constructed by the town's namesake, General John Winslow, in 1754 and named after the Earl of Halifax, Secretary of State of Great Britain. Fort Halifax was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1968. Today, visitors and residents enjoy this historic site at what is now Fort Halifax Park. This land was once home to industrial and commercial use after a railroad line was built in the 1840s to transport goods from local mills. Years later, the site was developed into a park which is now enjoyed for recreation, picnics, and holiday festivities.…”