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I do remember Armageddon's day in Madison.
The year was 1918.
I was 10 years old.
I think it came over the radio.
We could hear the whistle blowing
and the church bells started to ring.
And then people went all from their houses.
All the kids running up and down the streets.
And soon after that, I think everybody gathered
up with the Capitol Square.
The soldiers started marching.
And then the kids anyway.
We'd get up and then run and follow the parade.
And I'm sure it went all around the square several times.
It was a lot of fun.
And of course, we kids.
When you're 10, 12 years old.
It's just very, very exciting.
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