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Hace 5 días · In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic issued General Order Number 11 designating May 30 as a memorial day “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost ...
Hace 3 días · In 1868 John A. Logan, the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans, promoted a national holiday on May 30 “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.”
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hace 5 días · On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan issued an order to designate May 30 as an annual day of remembrance. America’s compassion to remember its fallen warriors became prominent as monuments were constructed and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers’ graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation.
Hace 1 día · John A. Logan pitcher and Carterville native Drew Pestka signed with the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. Pestka was an 18th round draft pick in 2023 and agreed to terms to start his pro career on Saturday after two years with the Vols. After a strong freshman season with 85 strikeouts and a 3.69 ERA, Pestka received notice from scouts and was ...
Hace 3 días · SIU Carbondale Provost Sheryl Tucker and other university officials paid surprise visits last week to present SIU’s most prestigious transfer student award and congratulate seven of the students from three local community colleges: Shawnee Community College, John A. Logan College and Rend Lake College.
Hace 5 días · John A. Logan College is excited to announce its upcoming Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled for June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Waterfall Courtyard. The Juneteenth Celebration promises to be a joyous occasion for the community, featuring a variety of activities and entertainment. Attendees can look forward to local food from Smokin K’s ...
Hace 4 días · After the death of James McPherson, Logan briefly commanded the Army of the Tennessee during the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. After the war, Logan returned to politics, this time as a Republican. As a U.S. Representative again from 1867-71, John Logan was one of the House managers during the impeachment trial of President Andrew ...
