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Military

Calvin Ledell Janes: “Work Hard and Be Patient”

February 1, 2025

Calvin Ledell Janes was born in Cedartown, Georgia to Charlie T. Janes and Mrs. Sarah Woodall Janes. He attended Cedar Hill High School and graduated with honors. He […]

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Military

Veterans Day Remembrance

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

This Veterans Day the Polk County Historical Society is looking back in its archives to the final year of World War II, inspired by a recent conversation with […]

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Military / People

Brigadier General Kendall J. Fielder

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019

“Brigadier General Kendall “Wooch” Jordan Fielder (August 1, 1893 – April 13, 1981) was an influential World War II veteran, who settled in Hawaii, and testified before Congress […]

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