North Dakota's gift to Norway became an inspiration for citizens during World War II
North Dakota's gift to Norway became an inspiration for citizens during World War II "Did You Know That" columnist Curt Eriksmoen explains why the state gave a bust of Abraham Lincoln to the country — and why it became the site of silent anti-Nazi protests in the 1940s. Written By: Curt Eriksmoen | × A delegation from North Dakota poses next to a bust of Abraham Lincoln the state gave to Norway on July 4, 1914, at Frogner Park in Oslo. Special to The Forum The years between 1940 and 1945 were a very bleak time for the patriotic citizens of Norway. This was bec...
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