LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL The Publication of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States VOL. 66, No. 1 SPRING 2009 in the shadows of the columned memorial, the huge sculpture of Abraham Lincoln sat, like a father watching his children. And it seemed on the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, a bright and blustery day that was filled with tributes, that the voices and faces of the children were as fi tting a present as any. Across the District yesterday, honors flowed for the nation’s most revered president -- the lanky prairie lawyer and politician who came to Washington from Illinois to preserve the Union, wage the Civil War and help end slavery. From the morning ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial, where last month the country’s fi rst black chief executive sat as president-elect, to Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated for his war against slavery, the 16th president was hailed as the creator of modern America. In the Capitol Rotunda, where Lincoln’s body lay in state after his death in 1865, President Obama stood with leaders of Congress and praised “this singular figure who in so many ways made my own story possible -- and who in so many ways made America’s story possible.” “For, what Lincoln never forgot, not even in the midst of civil war, was that despite all that divided us -- North and South, black and white -- we were, at heart, one Lauding Lincoln and a Legacy nation and one people,” the president said. As Crowds Gathered to Honor The 16th President, They Spoke Of a Man “Even as we meet here today . when we ‘Who in So Many Ways Made America’s Story Possible’ are once again debating the critical issues By Michael E. Ruane and David Betancourt of our time . let us remember that we Washington Post Staff Writers (Friday, February 13, 2009) are doing so as servants to the same fl ag.” There were celebrations across the country fter the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial was over, and the bugler played taps, marking the Lincoln bicentennial, and at Aand the artillery smoke drifted through bare trees, the youngsters from Strong an auction house in New York, one of his John Thomson Elementary School recited the Gettysburg Address a second time. handwritten speeches brought a record price They stood in their maroon sweaters and gray pants and skirts, their faces lighted by the morning sun, and began, “Four score and seven years ago. .” Behind them, deep continued on page 4 THE LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL is published by the MEMORIAL FUND of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, which was founded April 15, 1865. Pertinent materials will be welcomed from Companions and others. Information should be submitted to the Editor, Marston Watson, 48 Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404. Information should be typed and photographs may be black and white or in color. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund through the National Headquarters. 2 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Commander-in-Chief’s Message National Offi cers 2007 - 2009 he MOLLUS/ TDOLLUS luncheon Commander-in-Chief: Karl Frederick Schaeffer at the mid-winter meeting Hunters Chase, 7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W. in Washington D. C. and the Massillon, OH 44646 evening banquet at the Army/ Telephone: 330-854-6326 Email: [email protected] Navy Club on February 11, as well as the Lincoln Birthday Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief: Keith G. Harrison National Commemorative 4209 Santa Clara Drive, Holt, Michigan 48842-1868 Committee (LBNCC) Telephone: 517-694-9394 Email: [email protected] luncheon at the Channel Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief: Jeffry Christian Burden, Esq Inn on Thursday, February 1815 Harvard Road, Richmond, VA 23226 12 were well attended. Email: [email protected] Officers and committee Kathy Watson chairmen gave their reports Karl F. Schaeffer, Commander-in-Chief Registrar-in-Chief: Adam P. Flint at the Wednesday meeting, which covered the activities of 23 Grosstown Road, Pottstown, PA 19464 the Order since the Annual Congress last October. Telephone: 610-970-2787 Email: Adampfl [email protected] Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday was celebrated early Thursday morning at the Lincoln Memorial. It was hosted by Chancellor-in-Chief: Waldron Kintzing Post II 675 Zena Highwoods Road, Kingston, NY 12401 LBNCC and its foundation, the National Park Service, the Telephone: 845-679-6403 Email: [email protected] Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and the Military District of Washington. The weather was more Judge Advocate-in-Chief: Joseph Baldwin Siedlarz III like an early spring day instead of the usual February cold. 351 Oak Terrace, Saint Davids, PA 19807-5205 The Honorable Scott Stucky, Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for Telephone: 610-891-6710 Email: [email protected] the Armed Forces and Past Commander-in-Chief of MOLLUS was Master of Ceremonies for this event. The Honorable Frank Recorder-in-Chief: Capt. John Kent Kane, II, USCGA Williams, Commissioner of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial 101 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Yorktown, VA 23692 Commission (ALBC) and retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Telephone: 757-898-6953 Email: [email protected] Supreme Court, led the students from the Strong John Thomson Treasurer-in-Chief: Lee Allan Tryon Elementary School in the recitation of the Gettysburg Address. 4 Raven Circle, Avon, CT 06001-3317 Past Commander-in-Chief Gordon R. Bury and I were Telephone: 860-676-9060 Email: [email protected] honored to present the Frederick Talley Drum Hunt Award, which is given annually by the Commander-in-Chief at the Lincoln Surgeon-in-Chief: Dr. W. Courtney Fleenor Memorial to a student at the Severn School in Severna Park, 10611 Keithwood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23236-3010 Maryland for excellence in history. This year’s recipient was Email: [email protected] Logan Riley McNamara. We wish her well in her future studies. Everyone attending this 200th birthday celebration at the Lincoln Chaplain-in-Chief: Rev. Dr. Christopher Mack Agnew 12433 Richards Ride, King George, VA 22485-5435 Memorial was given a copy of the ALBC commemorative program, A Email: [email protected] New Birth of Freedom. This publication is being distributed nationally at the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial events throughout the country. Editor-in-Chief: Marston Watson Some MOLLUS members attended the Abraham Lincoln Loyal Legion Historical Journal Bicentennial Committee and Foundation birthday breakfast, 48 Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404 immediately following the wreath laying ceremony, where we dined Telephone: 510-234-1776 Email: [email protected] on artichoke/potato casserole, apple wood smoked bacon, fresh fruit/berry salad, assorted breads and pastries. Noted singer, Michael National Webmaster: Keith G. Harrison Feinstein, gave a musical tribute from the Great American Songbook. 4209 Santa Clara Drive, Holt, Michigan 48842-1868 Telephone: 517-694-9394 Email: [email protected] This was followed by a happy birthday toast to President Lincoln, using Charles Heidsieck Champagne which was the champagne Quartermaster: Adam P. Flint served during President Lincoln’s second inaugural dinner in 1865. 23 Grosstown Road, Pottstown, PA 19464 A number of invited MOLLUS guests were transported by bus to Telephone: 610-970-2787 Email: Adampfl [email protected] the Capitol building for the Congressional tribute, The Celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial, which was held in the rotunda. The United Assistant Editor: Kathleen Todd Watson States Army Strings ensemble gave a musical prelude. The Honorable Layout and Production Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, welcomed everyone after which the Armed Forces Color Guard Printed by Cerrito Printing El Cerrito, California continued on page 9 Loyal Legion Historical Journal 3 LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL Welcome New Companions JOURNAL he following Companions have joined the Military The Publication of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States TOrder of the Loyal Legion since the Winter 2008 issue of the Journal. The Commander-in-Chief extends VOL. 66, No.1 SPRING 2009 congratulations and a warm welcome to each one. 1 Lauding Lincoln and a Legacy Waldron Kintzing Post II, Chancellor-in-Chief 2 Commander-in-Chief’s Message Companions Insignia No. Commandery 3 Welcome New Companions Hereditary Companions Joel Patrick Hinzman 22499 Virginia 3 Remembering MOLLUS In Your Will Zachary Alan Burnett 22500 Virginia John Henry Libaire, Jr 22501 Virginia 5 MOLLUS: Lincoln’s Original Honor Guard Robert Emmett Pollard 22502 Virginia Max Livingston. 22503 New York 6 The Emancipation Memorial and MOLLUS Hereditary Membership Program ur Hereditary Membership Program is in effect each 6 The Oak Hill Cemetery Story Ofi scal year, October 1 through September 30. Here are the rules that apply to this program. Recruit a minimum 8 Commandery News of three (3) new Hereditary Companions and you will be 10 2009 Congress, a Celebration of Lincoln’s rewarded with a Lincoln MOLLUS Certifi cate of Appreciation 200th Birthday for meritorious service and a Lincoln Membership Medal of Honor presented by our current Commander-in-Chief. 11 124th National Congress Registration These two prestigious awards will be presented to you at our annual National Congress, the Lincoln Memorial Ceremony 12 Merchandise Order Form in Washington, D.C. or at the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in Springfi eld, Illinois. If you are unable to attend one of these three major functions, arrangements may be made to mail the certifi cate and medal to your home. This program is the lifeblood of our historic Military Order and will ensure our noble existence for countless generations to come. MOLLUS WEBSITE Loyal Legion Historical Journal is now online! http://www.suvcw.org/mollus/mollus.htm Publisher Karl F. Schaeffer Remembering “MOLLUS” In Your Will Commander-in-Chief fter you provide for your family and other matters, Awould you consider including a memorial gift in your Editor-in-Chief will to our hallowed Order? Your gift to the Loyal Legion Marston Watson Memorial Fund, which is tax deductible, would be used to support the preservation of battlefi elds, monuments and Assistant Editor programs that serve to memorialize the Civil War.