Lincoln-Lee Legion
Lincoln League established by Anti-Saloon League founder Howard Hyde Russell in ca. 1903 to promote the signing of abstinence pledges by children; in 1912 organization was renamed Lincoln-Lee Legion to make it more appealing to southern children and their parents. Both Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee were teetotalers. The society pledge called for a lifetime commitment to abstain from alcoholic beverages and pledge signing drives were heavily promoted at churches, Sunday schools, and temperance meetings.
From the description of Lincoln-Lee Legion certificate, 1914. (Lawrence Public Library). WorldCat record id: 166428656
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| creatorOf | Lincoln-Lee Legion. Lincoln-Lee Legion certificate, 1914. | Lawrence Public Library | |
| referencedIn | American Council on Alcohol Problems. American Council on Alcohol Problems records, 1916-1969. | Bentley Historical Library |
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| associatedWith | American Council on Alcohol Problems. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lawrence Street Congregational Church (Lawrence, Mass.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lee, Robert E. 1807-1870 | person |
| associatedWith | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 | person |
| associatedWith | Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor (Lawrence, Mass.). Good Citizenship Committee. | corporateBody |
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