Publisher's Synopsis
The Official Program of Exercises Incident to the Dedication of the Soldiers������� and Sailors������� Monument is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the dedication ceremony of the monument located in East Rock Park, New Haven, Connecticut in 1887. The book was compiled by the Soldiers' Sailors' Monument Committee, which was responsible for organizing the event.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides information about different aspects of the dedication ceremony. The first section includes a brief history of the monument and its construction, as well as a list of the members of the Soldiers' Sailors' Monument Committee.The second section provides a detailed program of the day's events, including the order of the procession, the speeches that were given, and the musical performances that took place. The program also includes a list of the military units that participated in the ceremony, as well as the names of the dignitaries who were in attendance.The third section of the book contains the text of the speeches that were given during the dedication ceremony. These speeches include remarks by the governor of Connecticut, the mayor of New Haven, and several other prominent figures.The final section of the book includes a list of the contributors who donated money to fund the construction of the monument, as well as a list of the members of the Soldiers' Sailors' Monument Committee.Overall, the Official Program of Exercises Incident to the Dedication of the Soldiers������� and Sailors������� Monument provides a fascinating glimpse into a significant event in the history of New Haven, Connecticut. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the monument or the dedication ceremony that took place in 1887.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
