Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 6 (September 1910): 1-8
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- Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 6 (September 1910): 1-8
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 6 (September 1910): 1-8
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1910
Summary of the September 15, 1910 Issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle, the monthly newsletter of the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, PA. Overview This issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle, published monthly by the Washington Chapel Guild at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, highlights significant religious, patriotic, and community developments related to the Washington Memorial Chapel and its associated projects. Key Topics Covered 1. Defenders' Gate Memorial and Lincoln Anniversary The main focus is on the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s April 15, 1861, call for 75,000 Union defenders at the start of the Civil War. Efforts are underway to construct the "Defenders' Gate" at Valley Forge to honor those who preserved the Union. The dedication is planned for April 15, 1911, aligning with Lincoln’s historic call. The Chronicle calls for public support to raise the $15,000 needed for the memorial, emphasizing the importance of patriotic unity and remembrance. Numerous Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Posts from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York have endorsed and contributed to the project, with a growing honor roll of supporting posts li