John A. Logan
John Alexander Logan was an American soldier and politician. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a State Senator, a Congressman, and a U.S. Senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States with James G. Blaine in the election of 1884. As the 3rd Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, he is regarded as the most important figure in the movement to recognize Memorial Day as an official holiday.
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Male
Full Name
John Alexander Logan
Date of Birth
February 9th, 1826
Age
200
Birth Place
United States of America, Illinois
Date of Death
December 26th, 1886
Died Aged
60
Star Sign
Aquarius
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