Quickly now, everyone, there are three statues on the grounds of our state’s capitol building in Concord. Who are the three New Hampshire people so honored?
Right. John Stark is one. Very good. Daniel Webster is another. Who is the third? No? Well, has anyone ever heard of John Parker Hale?
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