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From: "Eugene Stackhouse" <>
Subject: [PA-CIVIL-WAR] FW: PR for .Meade ceremony
Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:26:17 -0500


>Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration
>
>Philadelphia, Penna.: Sunday, December 31, 2006 will mark
>the 191st anniversary of the birth of General George G.
>Meade, heroic commander of the victorious Union army at the
>Battle of Gettysburg.
>
>The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his
>birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave.,
>Philadelphia where the noble hero is interred.
>The military parade and ceremony will commence at 12 noon.
>Visitors and participants are asked to gather at the
>Gatehouse of Laurel Hill at 11:30AM.The parade of Civil War
>reenactment units, civilians in period attire, heritage
>groups, and participants will process to the final resting
>place of the Victor of Gettysburg and memorialize his
>services to his nation.
>A champagne toast and reception will follow the program. A
>tour of the historic cemetery will be offered (weather
>permitting). This year marks the 16th anniversary of the
>Meade birthday celebration by the General Meade Society.
>For directions, call: 215-228-8200 Laurel Hill Cemetery.


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