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Letter to Editor
March 14, 1907
The National Tribune
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
George W. Gates from Juniata, Pa., a Civil War veteran, recounts re-enlisting for three more years to protect the flag, resulting in a lifelong knee injury causing ongoing suffering, and urges the government to provide him with suitable work before old age prevents it.
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Did We Go Home?
George W. Gates, Juniata, Pa., deploring the hard time the old soldiers have to get along, says: 'When our time was up and we were free to go home and see our loved ones once more, did we go? No; we saw that our glorious Flag was still in danger, and would not leave it, and, instead of returning to our dear ones, we tried it for three years more. What did I get in return? A ball thru the knee joint, which crippled me for life, making my limb useless and causing me to suffer night after night.' He wishes the Government would help him by giving him some work he could do before he gets too old to work.
George W. Gates, Juniata, Pa., deploring the hard time the old soldiers have to get along, says: 'When our time was up and we were free to go home and see our loved ones once more, did we go? No; we saw that our glorious Flag was still in danger, and would not leave it, and, instead of returning to our dear ones, we tried it for three years more. What did I get in return? A ball thru the knee joint, which crippled me for life, making my limb useless and causing me to suffer night after night.' He wishes the Government would help him by giving him some work he could do before he gets too old to work.
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Persuasive
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Old Soldiers
Military Sacrifice
Veteran Hardship
Government Assistance
Civil War Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
George W. Gates
Letter to Editor Details
Author
George W. Gates
Main Argument
old soldiers like the writer sacrificed additional years of service to protect the flag despite the chance to return home, suffering lifelong injuries in return, and now face hardship; the government should provide suitable work before they become too old.
Notable Details
Ball Thru The Knee Joint Crippling For Life
Suffer Night After Night