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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
15
Logan's Smile stretched the length of the parade as General Edwards' slogan to his stout-hearted boys said smile. One man in the parade did not need the advice, Colonel Eddie Logan, whose unending smile showed why he is known as Eddie to all. He inspired men to follow him through any challenge. If That V Button's On Your Coat There's None Then Can Get Your Goat.
Police estimate yesterday's parade drew about 1,000,000 spectators in Boston. 1550 police and 4,000 military personnel on duty kept order with few incidents aside from a fatality on Columbus Avenue. One woman died of heart failure during the viewing.
General Edwards said after the parade that the veterans showed they are veterans and that Boston and New England can congratulate themselves. He expressed being overcome with emotion and thanked New England for its appreciation, noting his boys deserved the support and that New England gave them all.
G A R members attended a parade as observers, watching a younger generation of veterans. General Edwards and his staff rode past with canes and waving hats, while wounded soldiers saluted from automobiles and others cheered. For Victory and Liberty.
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