Amid Chicagorsquo;s North Shore communities is a national landmarkmdash;the former U.S. Army Base at Fort Sheridan (1887-1993). Fort Sheridan was created out of the civil and labor unrest following the Chicago Fire of 1871; the great Railway Strike of 1877; and the Haymarket Riot of 1886. These events produced an atmosphere of insecurity; prompting Chicagorsquo;s wealthiest businessmenmdash;North Shore residents and members of the Commercial Club of Chicagomdash;to levy their influence with the federal government in establishing an army presence in their backyards. Fort Sheridan is a place rich in the traditions of the U.S. cavalry and artillery; of training camps; and the Womenrsquo;s Army Corps. This illustrated history explores the many aspects of Fort Sheridan and takes the reader on a journey through military life.
#2216591 in eBooks 2001-06-20 2001-06-20File Name: B009A0ZW68
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