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Steven Reed Sworn-in as Montgomery’s First Black Mayor

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Montgomery mayor-elect Steven Reed has officially been sworn-in as the city’s first black mayor. The city of Montgomery held an inauguration ceremony at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center in Downtown Montgomery. Nine of the newly elected city council members were also sworn-in. Reed was sworn-in by Judge Myron Thompson. Reed’s duties as mayor will begin immediately. Categories: News Tags: Black…

Alabama Dept. Of Archives and History Launches “Collecting Vietnam”

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The Alabama Department of Archives and History is reaching out to Alabama veterans of the Vietnam war to help them document their stories for generations to come. The purpose of the ongoing project “Collecting Vietnam” is to document the experiences and service of Alabamians both overseas and nationwide. The museum is interested in acquiring items such as uniforms, equipment, photographs, letters…