As the newspapers reported itThe 1926 Grand Army of the Republic encampment

1 day of original coverage, September 12, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Sunday, September 12, 1926

The Grand Army of the Republic · a week before the encampment

As printed: HAND OF TIME HEAVY ON VETS; G. A. R. MAY QUIT

ContextThe Grand Army of the Republic, the veterans' organization of the Union Army, holds its 60th national encampment at Des Moines from September 19 to 24. With its ranks thinning fast, three past national commanders have been named a committee to report on winding the old body up and disposing of its funds and records.

The Milwaukee Leader · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · page 3 · View the page at the Library of Congress
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