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Funeral of General Gordon Marked by Massed Georgia Tribute
Thousands in Atlanta followed the funeral of John B Gordon, veteran of the Confederacy and Georgia statesman, as a vast procession from the capitol to Oakland Cemetery reflected national unity. Crowds, uniforms of gray blue and black, and cadences of martial music framed the solemn scene, with soldiers old and young, women, and children paying homage to Gordon's life and legacy.
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