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A Grand Army of the Republic Flag was donated to Memorial Hall Library in 1928. In 2003 the flag was restored by Camille Myers Breeze of Museum Textile Services with $6000 funds raised by the library for the project.
== 1924 Soccer Championship ==


The Grand Old Army of Republic is a fraternal organization of veterans who fought in the Union Army. Hence, he flag, which dates back to the late 1880's is not a battle flag. This flag belonged to the General William F. Bartlett GAR Post 99. General Bartlett, a graduate of Phillips Academy, became a General at the age of 24. He commanded the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - unique because the members of the unit were all African American.  The officers, however were not. This unit is commemorated in the movie ''Glory''.


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The Shawsheen Indians beat the Chicago Canadians on April 20, 1924, becoming the first team to become champions on their first try for the national soccer championship. The final score was Shawseen Indians 3 / Chicago Canadians 0.  
The flag is displayed in Memorial Hall.
 
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* "A Grand Old Flag", The Townsman (Town Talk), October, 2, 2003.
*''Andover Townsman'', "Win National Honors", April 24, 1925
*[http://www.suvcw.org/?page_id=167 Grand Army of the Republic]
 
 
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1924 Soccer Championship

The Shawsheen Indians beat the Chicago Canadians on April 20, 1924, becoming the first team to become champions on their first try for the national soccer championship. The final score was Shawseen Indians 3 / Chicago Canadians 0.

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  • Andover Townsman, "Win National Honors", April 24, 1925


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