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Monument to Logan Unveiled in Chicago Amid Veterans Parade
A bronze statue honoring General John A. Logan is unveiled on Chicago's lake front, marking Atlanta Battle anniversary. Governors, veterans from Illinois and beyond attend, with Little Jack Logan pulling the veil as artillery salutes. The $50,000 statue by Augustus Saint-Gaudens depicts Logan directing the Army of the Tennessee at Peach Tree Creek, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.
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Logan
Illinois
Springfield
Lincoln
Galena
Grant
Tanner
Chicago
New York
Atlanta
Jack’ Logan
Ign Andson
Thirty-first Illinois Volunteers
Togan
Republi
Michigan Avenue
United States Army
National
Guard of
Augustus St. Gaudeng
Tennessee
Banka
Peach Tree Creek
McPherson
Hood
Union
Monuthe
Buck
Michigan Ave
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Johnston
Sherman
East Point
Ffteenth