Roosevelt speaks at Oyster Bay in rain on Pur pose
President Roosevelt addresses neighbors at Oyster Bay on July 5 asserting his current purpose. He endures a soaking finish while rebuking an annoying talker. Remarks include a jab at Tam men Bryan nomination chatter and Cochran.
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Oyster Bay
Bourke Cochran
Tammeny
Texas
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Bryanlights up Independence Day dinner in London
William J. Bryan stood at the center of the American Society's annual Independence Day dinner at the Hotel Cecil. Ambassador Reid and Bryan traded sharp good humored banter before about 500 members and guests, drawing cheers as the two men sparred over political differences.
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London
William J. Bryan
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American Society
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Cecil
Reid
Bryan
Hense
Battle of Chickamauga and Grant’s role in Chattanooga
Recalls the 1863 Chattanooga campaign debacle and Grant’s impact. Describes divisions of the army and the 48th Regiment’s three months of hard marching and fighting. Notes Rosecrans at Chickamauga, Bragg’s rebel forces, and General Thomas’ stand preventing Rebel entry into Chattanooga.
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Rosecrans
Bragg
Chattanooga
Thomas
Vianne
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