H. Nelson Jackson was the “father “of The Vermont American Legion. His colorful life and activities made him an interesting character. Banker, Newspaper and Radio owner and operator. Famous family: Brother Hollister LT Governor (died in 1927 flood); other brother Mayor of Burlington. A trailblazer, automobile enthusiast, physician, entrepreneur, organizer of Vermont American Legion, longtime NEC, he did it all until his death on Jan 14, 1955.

 

 

Trailblazer across country

 

Jackson’s Winston car, his dog Bud . Car is now at the Smithsonian

 

Quote by H. N Jackson

 

Horatio and Bud

 

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