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John A. Logan

American soldier and politician (1826–1886)

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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 representative, a U.S. representative, and a U.S. senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States as James G. Blaine's running mate 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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Occupation: politician, military officer, lawyer, writer
Position held: United States representative, member of the State Senate of Illinois, United States senator, United States senator
Citizenship: United States
Born: February 9, 1826
Died: December 26, 1886, December 27, 1886

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