Chamberlain "Salute of Arms" Marker

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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (September 8, 1828 – February 24, 1914) was an American college professor from the State of Maine, who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. Although having no earlier education in military strategies, he became a highly respected and decorated Union officer, reaching the rank of brigadier general (and brevet major general). For his gallantry at Gettysburg, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was given the honor of commanding the Union troops at the surrender ceremony for the infantry of Robert E. Lee's Army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. After the war, he entered politics as a Republican and served four one-year terms of office as the 32nd Governor of Maine. He served on the faculty, and as president, of his alma mater, Bowdoin College.

Happy Birthday, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain......

"Salute of Arms" marker at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park

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* Photo courtesy of William Bechmann (2009)
 
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Thanks, Donna!

The Appomattox Court House National Historic Park is a wonderful venue.

You will not be disappointed.......

Bill
 
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