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World War I Victory Medal, 1918
At the end of World War I, the Victory Medal was awarded for honorable military service. This medal was presented to Lexington-native Nena Shelton, who had a long and distinguished career in the Army Nurse Corps. Donated by Lucy Chapman. Learn more about Nena Shelton
World War I Victory Medal, 1918


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KHS Announces 2013 Kentucky Junior Historical Society Conference and Kentucky History Day Winners
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2013) — Students from around the Commonwealth were rewarded for their...
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KHS Artifacts Loaned to Major Lincoln Exhibition
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2013) – The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will loan Abraham Lincoln’s...
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