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Vietnam veterans honored during Tuesday ceremony

Posted at 1:46 pm March 30, 2016
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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…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Courthouse, Anderson County soldiers, Clinch Bend Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Gwen Cole, Leean Tupper, Leon Jaquet, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, President Obama, Terry Frank, U.S. Department of Defense, Vietnam, Vietnam veterans, Vietnam Veterans Day, War Memorial

Today: Ceremony to commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

Posted at 8:34 am March 29, 2016
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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…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Government, Meetings and Events, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Courthouse, Clinch Bend Chapter, DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Gwen Cole, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, United States Department of Defense, Vietnam veterans, Vietnam War, War Memorial

Attorney to discuss separation of government powers at DAR meeting

Posted at 11:58 pm September 7, 2015
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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.

Filed Under: Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Clinch Bend Chapter, Constitution Week, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ogle Elrod and Baril, separation of powers, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, three branches of government, Tim Elrod

Daughters of the American Revolution to discuss Underground Railroad Quilt Code

Posted at 1:29 pm January 25, 2015
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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.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Clinch Bend, Daughters of the American Revolution, Gwen Cole, quilt code, Underground Railroad Quilt Code

Daughters of American Revolution chapter meets Saturday

Posted at 11:46 pm January 4, 2015
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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.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Civil War, Civil War curator, Clinch Bend Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Frank L. McClung Museum, Joan L. Markel, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, University of Tennessee

Local DAR chapter has Constitution Celebration on Sept. 13

Posted at 9:33 pm August 27, 2014
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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/.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Clinch Bend Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Celebration, constitutional rights, Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Layton, fall meeting, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

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

Posted at 10:28 pm March 28, 2014
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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/.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Bill Walker, Civil War, Civil War medicine, Clinch Bend Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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