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John Alexander Logan
1826–1886
A fiery Civil War general turned influential Illinois politician, he is best remembered for helping establish Memorial Day in the United States. His life moved from the battlefield to Congress, where he became one of the best-known Republican voices of his era.
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About the author
Born in Murphysboro, Illinois, in 1826, John A. Logan studied law after serving as a young officer in the Mexican-American War. He entered politics early, serving in the Illinois legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives.
When the Civil War began, Logan left Congress to fight for the Union. He rose to the rank of major general and became widely known for his aggressive leadership in major western campaigns, earning the nickname "Black Jack" Logan.
After the war, he returned to national politics and represented Illinois in both the House and the Senate. He also led the Grand Army of the Republic and is closely associated with creating Decoration Day, which later became Memorial Day. Logan died in Washington, D.C., in 1886, after a career that made him prominent in both military and political life.