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January 28, 1902
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
President Roosevelt's recent order granting Civil War veterans preference in government appointments and promotions is commended by organizations like G.A.R., with a committee from John A. Rawlins Post No. 1 presenting approval resolutions yesterday.
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PLEASED WITH ROOSEVELT.
His Order of Preference for Veterans Commended.
President Roosevelt recently issued an order that veterans of the civil war should be accorded preference in appointments and promotions in the Government service. The act has excited great satisfaction on the part of members of the G. A. R., U. V. U., U. V. L., and kindred organizations.
A committee from John A. Rawlins Post No. 1, of this city, called on the President yesterday and presented resolutions of approval of the order adopted at the last meeting of the post.
His Order of Preference for Veterans Commended.
President Roosevelt recently issued an order that veterans of the civil war should be accorded preference in appointments and promotions in the Government service. The act has excited great satisfaction on the part of members of the G. A. R., U. V. U., U. V. L., and kindred organizations.
A committee from John A. Rawlins Post No. 1, of this city, called on the President yesterday and presented resolutions of approval of the order adopted at the last meeting of the post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt Order
Veterans Preference
Civil War Veterans
G A R
Post Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
John A. Rawlins Post No. 1 Committee
Where did it happen?
This City
Story Details
Key Persons
President Roosevelt
John A. Rawlins Post No. 1 Committee
Location
This City
Event Date
Recently; Yesterday
Story Details
President Roosevelt issues order for Civil War veterans' preference in government service, exciting satisfaction among G.A.R. and similar groups; committee from John A. Rawlins Post No. 1 presents approval resolutions.