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Subj: Today in History - Jul 5
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1865
Salvation Army founded
In the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and
his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known
as the Salvation Army. Determined to wage war against the evils
of poverty and religious indifference with military efficiency,
Booth modeled his Methodist sect after the British army, labeling
uniformed ministers as "officers" and new members as "recruits."
The Christian Mission, in which women were given ranks equal with
men, launched "campaigns" into London's most forsaken
neighborhoods. Soup kitchens were the first in a long line of
various projects designed to provide physical and spiritual
assistance to the destitute. In the early years, many in Britain
were critical of the Christian Mission and its tactics, and the
members were often subjected to fines and imprisonment as
breakers of the peace.
In 1878, the organization was renamed the Salvation Army, and two
years later the first U.S. branch opened in Pennsylvania. During
the Great Depression, the Salvation Army provided food and
lodging for those in need, and during both world wars it
distinguished itself through its work with the armed forces. By
then, it had come to be appreciated as an important international
charity organization.
Today, the Salvation Army, still based in London, has branches in
more than 75 countries. The Army operates evangelical centers,
hospitals, emergency and disaster services, alcohol and drug
rehabilitation programs, community centers, social work centers,
secondhand stores, and recreation facilities. Voluntary
contributions and profits from the sale of its publications fund
the organization.
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