Although the world wars and the depression brought hardships to the city as well as to the rest of the country. in March 1944. Meriden was proudly honored as "The Nations Ideal War Community" for its industrial and patriotic contributions to the Nation. During the mid1900s. some of the citys older businesses. including International Silver. moved or closed. Urban redevelopment changed the look of some sections. but the "pleasant valley"-possibly the ancient meaning of the name Meridenendured. Newly arriving immigrants added their own energy to the growing town. Civic groups grew in numbers and in service. daffodils. long planted at Hubbard Park. became the citys official flower with the celebration of the inaugural Daffodil Festival in April 1978. In recent years.
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