Fort Sheridan

Fort Sheridan
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 9781439615201
ISBN-13 : 1439615209
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Book Synopsis Fort Sheridan by : Diana Dretske

Download or read book Fort Sheridan written by Diana Dretske and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-02-16 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid Chicagos North Shore communities is a national landmarkthe former U.S. Army Base at Fort Sheridan (1887-1993). Fort Sheridan was created out of the civil and labor unrest following the Chicago Fire of 1871, the great Railway Strike of 1877, and the Haymarket Riot of 1886. These events produced an atmosphere of insecurity, prompting Chicagos wealthiest businessmenNorth Shore residents and members of the Commercial Club of Chicagoto levy their influence with the federal government in establishing an army presence in their backyards. Fort Sheridan is a place rich in the traditions of the U.S. cavalry and artillery, of training camps, and the Womens Army Corps. This illustrated history explores the many aspects of Fort Sheridan and takes the reader on a journey through military life.


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