Henry Whitney Bellows
American clergyman and relief organizer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Whitney Bellows (June 11, 1814 ā January 30, 1882) was an American clergyman, and the planner and president of the United States Sanitary Commission, the leading soldiers' aid society, during the American Civil War. Under his leadership, the USSC became the largest and most effective organization dedicated to supporting the health and efficiency of the Union army.
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Henry Whitney Bellows | |
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Born | (1814-06-11)June 11, 1814 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 30, 1882(1882-01-30) (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Clergy, relief organizer |
Known for | United States Sanitary Commission |
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