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    Which once-powerful organization came to an end in 1956 upon the death of its last member?

    Question #105816. Asked by Datsmeharse. (May 24 09 7:06 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), organization established by Civil War veterans of the Union army and navy. Principal figures in the founding of the GAR were John A. Logan and Richard J. Oglesby. The first post was formed (Apr. 6, 1866) at Decatur, Ill., and at the first national encampment, held at Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 20, 1866, 10 states and the District of Columbia were represented. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut, the first commander in chief, was succeeded by Logan, who was followed in office by Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside. They were the most prominent military men to head the GAR.

    The last member of the GAR died in 1956.

    http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Grand_Army_of_the_Republic.aspx

    May 24 09, 7:09 PM

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