SEPTEMBER 2, 1871: Wilhelm Matson became a naturalized US Citizen, settling in San Francisco and establishing one of the country’s largest shipping lines.

SEPTEMBER 2, 1871: Wilhelm Matson became a naturalized US Citizen, settling in San Francisco and establishing one of the country’s largest shipping lines.

If you are like me and enjoy watching ships sail in under the Golden Gate Bridge[1], chances are very good that you have seen a…

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AUGUST 31, 1855: Like other cities in the newly formed state, a volunteer militia was organized in San Francisco as part of the California National Guard.

AUGUST 31, 1855: Like other cities in the newly formed state, a volunteer militia was organized in San Francisco as part of the California National Guard.

The California National Guard is part of the US National Guard. Established on July 27, 1849, the California National Guard is deployed by either the…

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