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John Morton: America's Finnish Founding Father

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Nordia House →
Southwest (SW)
Portland, OR, 97223-6832
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John Morton: America's Finnish Founding Father

When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Nordia HouseSouthwest (SW)Map Transit

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As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, discover the story of John Morton, America's Finnish Founding Father, whose decisive vote helped secure American independence in 1776.

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Scale of productionModest: a bar, library or community-room program

Social loadLow: shared space with strangers, no obligation to talk

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