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William Booth founded the Salvation Army in the late nineteenth century in London. Initially Booth went around the city preaching and converting the souls of the city’s unwanted, such as thieves, prostitutes, gamblers and drunkards. The Salvation Army began to gain a foothold in the United States when Eliza Shirley immigrated to America. The first meeting was held in 1879 in Philadelphia. Shirley wrote to Booth in London to ask for helpers but did not receive any until 1880. Shirley, along with these new volunteers, were initially ridiculed, attacked, and arrested at their street meetings. Nonetheless, the Salvation Army only continued to grow and spread throughout the United States and then into Canada, Australia, France, Switzerland, etc. The Salvation Army continues to “preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”

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The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton and a group of her acquaintances in Washington, D.C. in 1881. It is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The organization accepts contributions of time, blood, and money to support lifesaving services and programs.

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The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton and a group of her acquaintances in Washington, D.C. in 1881. It is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The organization accepts contributions of time, blood, and money to support lifesaving services and programs.

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Founded by Clara Barton and a group of her acquaintances in Washington, D.C. in 1881.  The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The organization accepts contributions of time, blood, and money to support lifesaving services and programs.

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Founded by Clara Barton and a group of her acquaintances in Washington, D.C. in 1881.  The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The organization accepts contributions of time, blood, and money to support lifesaving services and programs.

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"Hell no, we won't go!" is an infamous protest chant shouted by opponents of the draft during the Vietnam War. In season 18 of The Simpsons, this chant was parodied by Bart Simpson when he attempts to convince his classmates not to attend Nelson's birthday party. He rallies everyone together by shouting, "Hell no, we won't show!"

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The USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides”, is a wooden-hulled frigate that was constructed by the United States Navy to protect American merchant ships from the threat of Ottoman pirates off the northern coast of Africa. It was launched on October 21, 1797. The cost to build the vessel in 1797 was $302,718. The reputation of the ship came about during the War of 1812 when “Old Ironsides” defeated five British warships (HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane and Levant) and captured many merchant ships. The ship was also used as a training ship for the United States Naval Academy during the Civil War. The USS Constitution was retired from active service in 1881. In 1905 the Secretary of the Navy, Charles Joseph Bonaparte, made the suggestion that “Old Ironsides” by towed out into the ocean and used for target practice until it sank. After news of this proposal got out, a businessman named Moses H. Gulesian initiated a public campaign to save and restore the ship. The public protest prompted Congress to allocate $100,000 for the restoration of “Old Ironsides.” However, the funding only allowed for a partial restoration. It wasn’t until 1925, when the ship was evaluated and deemed to be in grave trouble and the National Save Old Ironsides campaign committee was organized. This committee raised funds through penny collections from school children and souvenir sales. While these campaigns in the end did not raise nearly enough money, Congress appropriated an additional $300,000 to finish the repairs. Today, Old Ironsides can be visited as a popular tourist attraction in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard.

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It is unclear exactly what this button was used for, but it may be from Hammond, Indiana's United Welfare drive in 1931. The United Welfare organization was created in the 1920s, and stayed strong through the Great Depression and after. Despite popular belief, charities and community funds like the United Welfare organization were widely supported after the stock market crash of 1929 in the United States; Hammond's 1931 drive is part of this success. The drive was from November 9-14, and urged companies, other clubs, railroads, and individuals to donate money, which was then distributed to the charity of the donor's choice by the United Welfare. This particular drive was the most successful up to that point and raised $101,554.20.

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The Good Roads Movement started in the 1880’s with the formation of the League of American Wheelmen who were bicycle enthusiasts and cycling club members that came together to promote bicycle touring. The organization soon expanded to include a national campaign for the construction of good roads to aid in smooth riding. The group held conventions and public demonstrations as well as published materials to promote the benefits of good roads and influence legislation. At the beginning of the twentieth century, as the automobile was developed and gained popularity, other organizations took over the movement for road development. However, the advocacy efforts of Good Roads Associations across America ultimately led to the National Highway System.

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Community funds are independent charitable organizations that serve geographically defined territories. Their mission's are broadly defined and support development projects within the area. Due to the broad mission, individuals, businesses and other nonprofit groups often contribute to private institutions within the fund. 

This button does not specify which city this community fund this donation is from. but does specify which year. In 1929, the stock market crash launched the U.S. into the Great Depression. With an increase in federal government aid, private charities were no longer successful. This fund button shows the community's trust in more broad, community-wide charities.