Jack Brutus, Connecticut War Dog – Who Knew?

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· Kevin and Debby Nicholson

· 2020-08-18T18:19:16+0000
Thank-You for historical pics Ivan - may need updating for brewing political climate in USA now!

#4MoreYears+++ #VoterID #VoteInPerson #PatiotsFight Godspeed.

Ivan H Plauchu

· 2020-08-16T02:37:11+0000 · 43 posts

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