[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        SANDWISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I wish to honor the town of 
Sandwich, NH, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.
  Sandwich is a quintessential New England village between the 
foothills of the White Mountains and breathtaking Squam Lake. Sandwich 
was chartered in 1763 by Governor Benning Wentworth and named for John 
Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Lord Sandwich held various 
distinguished positions in British politics and its military, but is 
perhaps best known for his purported invention of a slice of meat 
between two slices of bread to sustain him while playing cards.
  Sandwich's land would later double in size due to many concerns that 
the original grant was too inaccessible for a permanent settlement. In 
fact, from this expansion, Sandwich remains one of the largest towns in 
New Hampshire today. The first settlers arrived 4 years later, and by 
the early 19th Century the town of Sandwich had grown from uncharted 
wilderness into a bustling community of farms, schools, churches, 
traders, and artisans.
  Sandwich's local fair is a wonderful New Hampshire tradition that 
celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. The Sandwich Fair has 
origins as far back as 1886, when local farmers gathered together to 
show off their livestock in hopes of drawing a crowd to trade and sell 
their goods. The event quickly grew to include community events such as 
band performances, beautiful baby contests, and, in the 21st Century, 
carnival rides. Sandwich's vibrant community, natural beauty, outdoor 
activities and historic and cultural events continue to draw visitors 
year-round.
  I congratulate Sandwich on this important milestone and wish all 
citizens of Sandwich the best for their next 250 years.

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