[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 107 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 275TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF WAREHAM

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2014

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the two hundred 
and seventy-fifth anniversary of the Town of Wareham.
  Wareham was first settled in 1678 by a group of brave men and women 
who embodied the true American spirit that is still celebrated today. 
Wareham was officially incorporated in 1739 and became known for its 
local expertise in shipbuilding and other industries supporting the 
shipping trade. The town's beauty was quickly realized as it soon 
became a place where many came to enjoy its scenic beaches on Buzzard's 
Bay and other waterways, including Buttermilk Bay.
  The people of Wareham were emblematic of the American spirit and 
resolve during the War of 1812. At that time, Wareham was an enticing 
target for the British due to its shipbuilding expertise and 
ironworking abilities. In 1814, when the British warship HMS Nimrod was 
anchored in Buzzard's Bay off the coast of Wareham, the townspeople 
refused to pay tribute to the British in exchange for the cessation of 
gunfire from the mighty eighteen-gun ship. However, the residents of 
Wareham fought courageously and succeeded in repelling the British 
despite the large amount of damage done to the town.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the 275th anniversary of 
Wareham. May this beautiful Massachusetts town flourish for many years 
to come.

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