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General John A. Logan His Life and Times 1989 Civil War Memorial Day Illustrated

by Carl D. Cottingham, Preston Michael Jones, Gary W. Kent

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General John A. Logan: His Life and Times, by Carl D. Cottingham, Preston Michael Jones, and Gary W. Kent. Carbondale, Illinois: American Resources Group, Ltd., 1989. Original illustrated, staple-bound softcover booklet, 29 pages. ISBN 0-913415-06-5. An illustrated biographical account of General John Alexander Logan (1826–1886), one of the most prominent Union volunteer generals of the American Civil War, an influential Illinois politician, United States senator, and a central figure in the establishment of Memorial Day. Born in southern Illinois, Logan began his political career as a Democrat, serving in the Illinois legislature and United States House of Representatives. During the Civil War, he resigned from Congress to enter military service and rose to the rank of major general. He distinguished himself in the Western Theater, participating in major campaigns including Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, and Atlanta, and became one of the Union Army's most celebrated volunteer commanders. Following the war, Logan resumed his political career as a Republican, serving in the House of Representatives and United States Senate. He became a leading advocate for Union veterans and served as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). In 1868, Logan issued General Order No. 11, establishing the nationwide observance of Decoration Day on May 30 to honor fallen Union soldiers. This observance eventually evolved into the modern American Memorial Day holiday. Logan was also t

  • Publisher: American Resources Group
  • Year: 1989
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Condition: Very Good

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