Chattanooga gears up for 47th Grand Army encampment
Chattanooga prepares for the 47th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment September 15 to 20, marking the 50th anniversary of Chickamauga. The city, a manufacturing hub with 15,000 workers and 300 plants, aims to host over 100,000 visitors from both armies, promising a smooth, welcoming event.
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Chattanooga Wins G A R Encampment Here Invitation Accepted
Gen Alfred B Beers and Henry J Seeley met Chattanooga leaders in early May to plan the 47th G A R encampment. Chattanooga extended and accepted an invitation, pledging room for visitors with abundant hotel and boarding facilities and homes open for encampment guests. The event is expected to attract a record crowd from across the nation in September.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Henry J. Seeley
Chattanooga
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United Confederate Veterans
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Missionary Ridge Battle Remains Iconic Chattanooga Landmark
The Battle of Missionary Ridge in 1863 defined the fate of the Army of the Tennessee and opened the road to Atlanta. A reunion for survivors will be held on the ridge during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Chattanooga, with speeches by veterans. Missionary Ridge today is a fashionable Chattanooga suburb with monuments and a scenic road. The ridge is reachable by trolley or car in about thirty minutes.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Missionary Ridge Battle Shaped Civil War’s Course
The 1863 Battle of Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga ended with Union victory under General Grant. The crest was seized within an hour, Confederate forces retreated, and the fight led to Union control of the Chattanooga valley and broader campaigns toward Atlanta and the sea. A reunion is planned during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment.
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Sherman
Sherman Heights
Chickamauga
Grand Army of the Republic
Interpreting the Red Sea Crossing with Common Sense
Bible scholars debate numbers in Exodus and Petrie notes a milder Hebrew alaf meaning. The article argues miracles are natural interpositions, describes Pharaoh’s pursuit and the sea crossing, compares to Lake Erie wind effects, and urges practical interpretation of biblical walls and miracles.
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Flinders Petrie
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Toledo
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Pacific
Indiana Fair Is Big as It Grows in Indiana
The Indiana state fair opens September 8 in Indianapolis with vast grounds and premiums totaling 66 044.50. Exhibitors have over 5 000 chances to win across divisions including 3 000 fowls and 2 500 plates of fruit. The event, five days of programs, expects 200 000 visitors and aims to lift farm resources, herd quality, and yields while expanding poultry facilities.
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