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The Story of Industrial America (1850’s-1950’s)

On D-Day, Private James Miller’s parachute saved his life, but its journey began in a small Maryland mill. Discover the untold stories of the workers behind his miraculous descent.

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    Silk Threads of Destiny

    Imagine a young soldier's prayer of gratitude on D-Day, thanking unknown workers for his life-saving parachute. Years later, he stumbles upon the very mill where it was made. This poignant tale weaves together the heroic efforts of American workers and soldiers during World War II, centered around the Lonaconing Silk Mill in Maryland. From wartime production to a chance encounter two decades later, it's a story of connection, sacrifice, and the invisible threads that bind us all in times of conflict

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

On D-Day, Private James Miller’s parachute saved his life, but its journey began in a small Maryland mill. Discover the untold stories of the workers behind his miraculous descent.

HOSTED BY

Jim Kissane, Author/Storyteller

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On D-Day, Private James Miller’s parachute saved his life, but its journey began in a small Maryland mill. Discover the untold stories of the workers behind his miraculous descent.

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