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Vietnam veterans honored during Tuesday ceremony

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The Clinch Bend Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, along with Anderson County government, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the War Memorial in front of the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton. The local ceremony recognized and honored Vietnam veterans with the placing of a wreath on the Courthouse War Memorial and the raising of a special flag commemorating the 50th anniversary of the years-long conflict. (Photo by Leean Tupper)

 

Information from WYSH Radio

CLINTON—A crowd of about 100 people gathered outside the Anderson County Courthouse on Tuesday for a ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans on the fourth observance of what has been declared “Vietnam Veterans’ Day” by President Obama.

The event took place at the War Memorial in front of the Courthouse and included the laying of a wreath at the Memorial, the reading of the names of the 29 Anderson County soldiers who died in the conflict, and the raising of a special flag marking the 50th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the southeast Asian nation.

Remarks were made by County Mayor Terry Frank, and Veterans Services Officer Leon Jaquet read a special proclamation from the president.

The local observance was part of a nationwide effort led by the U.S. Department of Defense to thank veterans of the war for their service and sacrifice. Many Vietnam veterans were met with hostility, not gratitude, upon their return to U.S. soil from the unpopular war. In the years since, many organizations have taken up the cause of making sure that these veterans receive the recognition they deserve. [Read more…]

Today: Ceremony to commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

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CLINTON—The Clinch Bend Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, along with Anderson County government, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at noon today.

The commemorative event will be held at noon Tuesday, March 29, at the War Memorial in front of the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton.

“Everyone is invited, but especially our Vietnam veterans,” said Gwen Cole, a member of the Clinch Bend Chapter of DAR. “We want to honor them and thank them.” [Read more…]

Attorney to discuss separation of government powers at DAR meeting

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The Clinch Bend Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate Constitution Week with a discussion of the separation of government powers at their September 12 meeting.

The guest speaker will be attorney Tim Elrod of Ogle, Elrod, and Baril. Elrod will present “Separation of Powers: The Three Branches of Government and the Effect on Our Lives Today,” a press release said.

The meeting will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge.

For more information, contact www.tndar.org/~clinchbend or (865) 945-5605.

Daughters of the American Revolution to discuss Underground Railroad Quilt Code

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Clinch Bend Daughters of the American Revolution will hear about quilt codes used by slaves on the Underground Railroad during their escape to freedom.

The program, “Underground Railroad Quilt Code,” will be presented by Gwen Cole during a meeting of Clinch Bend Daughters of the American Revolution, a press release said.

The meeting is at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge.

For more information, visit http://www.tndar.org/~clinchbend/ or call (865) 945-5605.

Daughters of American Revolution chapter meets Saturday

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The Clinch Bend Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will start the new year with a 1 p.m. meeting on January 10 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge.

The guest speaker will be Joan L. Markel, the Civil War curator at the University of Tennessee’s Frank L. McClung Museum. She will be speaking on the Civil War in East Tennessee, a press release said.

“Please plan to attend this intriguing program,” the release said. For more information, go to http://www.tndar.org/~clinchbend/ or call (865) 945-5605.

Local DAR chapter has Constitution Celebration on Sept. 13

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The Clinch Bend Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have its annual Constitution Celebration during a fall meeting on Saturday, September 13, in Oak Ridge.

The guest speaker will be Anderson County General Sessions Judge Don Layton. He will our constitutional rights since 9/11, a press release said. Refreshments will be served.

The meeting starts at 1 p.m. September 13 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge. For more information, call (865) 945-5605 or visit http://www.tndar.org/~clinchbend/.

Re-enactor to discuss Civil War medicine during April 12 meeting

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A Civil War re-enactor will discuss Civil War medicine of the 1860s during a Saturday, April 12, meeting of the Clinch Bend Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

The meeting starts at 1 p.m. April 12 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge.

“This month, Col. Bill Walker, better known as ‘Doc,’ will present ‘Civil War Medicine of the 1860s,'” a press release said. “Mr. Walker is a Civil War re-enactor with the Eighth Tennessee U.S. Infantry from Knoxville.”

If you are interested in attending the meeting or have questions regarding Daughters of the American Revolution, call (865) 945-5605 or visit the website at http://www.tndar.org/~clinchbend/.