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V-J Day was initially commemorated throughout the United States every year on September 2, beginning in 1948, but as the war faded from memory so has the holiday. According to WPRI-TV, the reason for abolishing V-J Day was economic, because workers got a paid day off. There was even a debate over whether or not even Rhode Island would abolish ...
The 14th Ohio Infantry Regiment was organized at Toledo, Ohio, on April 25, 1861, under Colonel James Blair Steedman in response to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 volunteers. [1] The regiment moved to Cleveland, Ohio, April 25, then to Columbus, Ohio, May 22. Left Ohio for western Virginia May 27. Moved to Clarksburg May 29, and to ...
On September 2, a formal surrendering Victory over Japan Day is the anniversary of Japan's formal surrender to the Allies. In August of 1945 news of the surrender was announced and celebrations ...
Ohio in the Civil War: 26th Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Larry Stevens; History, photos, rosters, and biographies of the 26th Ohio Volunteer Infantry( Archived 2009-10-22 at the Wayback Machine 2009-10-22) National flag of the 26th Ohio Infantry; National flag of the 26th Ohio Infantry - probably the unit's second national flag
Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal (2009) 13#2 pp 73–78, Letters between a Catholic army chaplain and his bishop. Hall, Susan, Appalachian Ohio and the Civil War, 1862–1863. (McFarland & Co., 2000). ISBN 0-7864-0866-9. Harper, Robert S., Ohio Handbook of the Civil War. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1961. Harper, Robert S.
The Moosup VJ Day Parade, one of only a few in the country, will kick-off its 63rd march on Sunday. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
The 53rd Ohio Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The 53rd was present at the Battle of Shiloh and Battle of Vicksburg , among a number of other engagements.
The 73rd Ohio Infantry was organized in Chillicothe, Ohio and mustered in for three years service on December 30, 1861, under the command of Colonel Orland Smith. [1] [2] [3] The regiment was attached to Cheat Mountain, District Western Virginia, to March 1862.