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Wreath Laying Ceremony, October 7, 2007.

Norwegian National League Wreath-Laying Ceremony
The friends of Leif Erikson gathered at his statue in Humboldt Park to commemorate his discovery of America in AD 1001. The group gave a hearty "Hip, hip, hurrah!" to the Viking adventurer.


 



Afterwards, all went to Minnekirken, for refreshments and a delightful, informative lecture about Leif Erikson from Viking expert, Dr. Vera Littlejohn.

In keeping with its decades-long tradition, the Norwegian National League laid a wreath at the statue of Leif Erikson.




 


 
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