24 min
Camp/Fort McClellan: Why was Anniston, Alabama's Army post named after a Union general? Annie’s Town
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If Anniston's politicians and newspaper had their way, the Army post created in 1917 during World War I wouldn't have been named after Union Gen. George B. McClellan of the Civil War. McClellan was a Philadelphian who graduated from West Point and had no connection to Alabama -- plus, he was a Yankee! And a New Jersey governor! And a failed presidential candidate! In this week's episode, Annie's Town takes a look at what names Annistonians preferred for their new Army post and the disappointment they felt when Little Mac was the Army's choice.
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If Anniston's politicians and newspaper had their way, the Army post created in 1917 during World War I wouldn't have been named after Union Gen. George B. McClellan of the Civil War. McClellan was a Philadelphian who graduated from West Point and had no connection to Alabama -- plus, he was a Yankee! And a New Jersey governor! And a failed presidential candidate! In this week's episode, Annie's Town takes a look at what names Annistonians preferred for their new Army post and the disappointment they felt when Little Mac was the Army's choice.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillip-tutor/support
24 min