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On Wed, 19 Aug 1998 20:19:45 GMT, russblau@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>> 8. The Cabin John Bridge (former name)
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>> 8. American Legion Bridge
>
>Er, no.  The bridge was never "formerly" called the Cabin John Bridge.  It was
>and still is commonly but incorrectly referred to by that name.  

You're correct. My mistake.

I remember reading a few years ago where American Legion members
planned a protest (and may have actually staged it) in order to draw
attention to the bridge's real name. 

>These are conferred to honor some person or
>group.	For example, the Fairfax County Parkway is designated as the "John
>(Jack) Herrity Parkway" after a former chairman of the County Board who
>promoted construction of this highway; 

Yep, I remember that, if for no other reason than when I worked in
Fair Lakes, and the parkway was nearing completion near our office,
the comptroller of my company was none other than Jack's son. Small
world, eh?