Old Abe the Eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin
In 1861 Wisconsin volunteers formed the Eighth Wisconsin Infantry and adopted a pet eagle named Old Abe. The bird accompanied the regiment from Camp Randall to battlefields, inspiring the men as they earned the nickname The Invincibles. Old Abe calmed fears at Fredericktown and thrived amid battle, symbolizing victory through the campaigns.
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Troo
Union
Wisconsin
Esu Claire
Eagle
Abe
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Madison
Eagle Regiment
Camp Randall
Old Abe
Fredericktown
Missouri
Soo
Old Abe the Eagle of the Civil War Fame
The article recounts Old Abe the eagle’s dramatic stand against Confederate forces during the Civil War, his hero’s return to admirers at Agricultural Hall, a winter in Boston for Old South Church efforts, and details of his appearance and death in 1381. It notes Barnum’s 20000 offer and his later display in the Madison War Museum.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Old South Church
Old Abe
P. T. Barnum
Father of Memorial Day Remembered
The text recalls General John Alexander Logan of Illinois as the inspiration and founder of Memorial Day and notes that many veterans and others may forget this key fact about the national observance. It emphasizes his role as a leading volunteer soldier who fought for the flag and his influence on the holiday’s origin.
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John Alexander Logan
Ilinois
Soldier Bird Old Abe Featured In War and Memorial Debates
A historical account traces Old Abe the eagle's wartime feats including surviving heavy fire at Vicksburg and Hurricane Cheek and his postwar life in Wisconsin. It links Memorial Day origins to the Grand Army of the Republic and reflects on Civil War memories, battles, and civilian reflections on courage.
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Bird
Vicksburg
Abe
Hurrican Cheek
Eagle Company
Soldier Bird
Wisconsin
Madison
Lewis
Capitol
Chicago
Milwaukee
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
Indianapolis
Memorial Day tale of courage and family bonds
In a Youth's Companion piece, a grandmother recounts a Civil War era memory to her grandchildren. A wounded Union soldier, Madge, and her relatives confront fear, honor, and duty as they prepare for a Memorial Day parade and reflect on resilience.
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Julius Wellington
Madge
Grandma
Julius
San Juan Hill
Bertie
Gertie
Red Cross
Charlotte Cuthbert Roberts
Decoration Day Verse and Memory Recital
Poem notes Decoration Day memory with lines about soldiers graves, veterans, and youth. It recalls Santiago and Manila heroes, flags, and hymns of freedom as elders and youth pay tribute, while laments living deeds blurring the nation’s fame. J.P. O'M.
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Santiago
Manila
J.P. O'M
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Bautle
Corinth
Sterling Price
Glo Abe
War Bague
Jackson
Ifan
Margaret
Gettysburg Battlefield
Round Top
Emmittsburgh Road
Grand Army Parady
Decoration Day
Louie
General Grant
Arlington Mansion
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D.C
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