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Syosset Then and Now: Honored Graduation Guest

Can you name the speaker at this 8th grade graduation ceremony?

The bustling little Long Island town of Syosset has had many facelifts over the years. Original structures have been remodeled and replaced, leaving just a shadow of the good old days of horse-drawn carriages and general stores.

But if you look closely, sometimes you can see old Syosset hidden among the new constructions. We'll be bringing you back to the old Syosset with the help of A Syosset Scrapbook and helpful photo donors.

Can you name the guest speaker at this eighth grade graduation ceremony? We'll tell you he's related to a major world leader through part of the Great Depression.

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