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1st July 09, 06:47 PM
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 Originally Posted by TNKiltedWolf
...the Repeal Proclamation of 1782. This act repealed the Act of Proscription (1747) which had for almost two generations forbidden the tartan and pipes.
35 years is 2 generations? You may want to double check your math. Life exspectancy was lower at that time, but....
 Originally Posted by Highlander31
For those not familiar with National Tartan Day, it celebrates the influential role of Scottish-Americans in the development of the United States. April 6th was chosen because on that date in 1320, the Declaration of Arbroath was signed.
Check your facts... Tartan Day on April 6th, was created by The Federation of Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia (FSCNS), and was spearheaded by Jean Watson, the first being held in 1987.
Frank
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