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5 Fun Facts About June 27 In Vermont History

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1. In 1863, Vermont troops fought in the Battle of Hanover, Pennsylvania during the Civil War. This battle was part of the Gettysburg Campaign and helped lead to the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg a few days later.

2. In 1913, a tornado touched down in Burlington, VT causing significant damage to buildings and homes. This tornado was unusual for the area and had winds estimated to be between 100-125 mph.

3. On June 27, 1961, Vermont native Robert Frost recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Frost lived in Vermont for many years and his home in Shaftsbury is now a National Historic Landmark.

4. In 1989, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the state must provide school funding on a more equitable basis. This led to the implementation of Act 60, which aimed to provide equal educational opportunities for all students in the state.

5. In 2013, the Vermont legislature became the first state in the country to pass a law legalizing marijuana for recreational use. The law went into effect in 2018 and allows individuals over the age of 21 to possess and use small amounts of marijuana.
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