Great mass meeting in Savannah

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Great mass meeting in Savannah
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This clipping describes a memorial service held for President Lincoln in Savannah, Georgia. The headline suggests this was the largest meeting ever held in the city with between 4,000-5,000 participants. The stage and decor in Johnson Square is described in detail, as well as the program which included addresses, resolutions, and music. Full text of address General Littlefield's address is included in this version of the article. This article was reprinted the following day (1865-04-24) and includes addresses of other participants. The erection of a monument to President Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois is also mentioned.
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Georgia Historical Society newspaper collection
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Georgia Historical Society Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com.
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Savannah Republican. "Great mass meeting in Savannah". Savannah Republican. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/280

Newspaper from Apr. 23, 1865

Description

This clipping describes a memorial service held for President Lincoln in Savannah, Georgia. The headline suggests this was the largest meeting ever held in the city with between 4,000-5,000 participants. The stage and decor in Johnson Square is described in detail, as well as the program which included addresses, resolutions, and music. Full text of address General Littlefield's address is included in this version of the article. This article was reprinted the following day (1865-04-24) and includes addresses of other participants. The erection of a monument to President Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois is also mentioned.
Source

Georgia Historical Society newspaper collection
Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Georgia Historical Society Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com.
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Savannah Republican
Publisher

Savannah Republican
Date

April 23, 1865