Hagood, Johnson, 1873-1948

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U.S. Army officer. Born in Orangeburg, S.C., he graduated from West Point in 1896 and saw service in Europe during World War I. He was promoted to Major General in 1925. After a political controversy in 1936, Hagood was relieved of command of the Eighth Corps by President Roosevelt and soon afterward retired; in congressional testimony (solicited in confidence but then publicized) he called WPA funds "stage money" and suggested that they would be better used for improvements to army housing. He authored a number of books and magazine articles.

From the description of Johnson Hagood papers, ca. 1870-1946. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 79455654

Johnson Hagood (1873-1948) was a Brigadier General in U.S. Army; attended University of South Carolina and graduated, Class of 1896, from the United States Military Academy (West Point); served in the Spanish American War in the United States, and in World War I in the European Theatre; promoted to Major General in 1925. After a political controversy in 1936, Hagood was relieved of command of the Eighth Corps by President Roosevelt and soon afterward retired; in congressional testimony (solicited in confidence but then publicized) he called WPA funds "stage money" and suggested that they would be better used for improvements to army housing. He authored a number of books and magazine articles.

From the description of Johnson Hagood papers, 1892-1987 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 711871929

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referencedIn Howard, Charles E. N., Jr. The Charles E.N. Howard, Jr. papers, 1922-1945. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
creatorOf Hagood, Johnson, b. 1873. Johnson Hagood photograph collection. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Rice, James Henry, 1868-1935. Letter, 1935. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
creatorOf Hagood, Johnson, b. 1873. Johnson Hagood papers, 1892-1987 University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Hagood, Johnson, b. 1873. Johnson Hagood genealogical sketches, 1933-1944 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Johnson Hagood Genealogical Sketches, ., 1933-1944 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Hagood, Johnson, b. 1873. Johnson Hagood papers, ca. 1870-1946. South Carolina Historical Society
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Fort Bliss (Tex.)
France
Fort Trumbull (New London, Conn. : Fort)
United States
Fort Eustis (Va.)
Fort Omaha (Neb.)
Dominican Republic
Japan
Sullivan's Island (S.C.)
South Carolina
Philippines
South Carolina
Fort Monroe (Va.)
Philippines
Omaha (Neb.)
Corregidor Island (Philippines)
France
Confederate States of America
France
United States
Germany
San Antonio (Tex.)
South Carolina
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World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1914-1918
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World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1873-06-16

Death 1948-12-22

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