From Soldiers' Home to Medical Center : A Glance at the 125 Year History of the Bath Soldiers' Home

This book tells the story of how a group of Civil War veterans known as the Grand Army of the Repubic, raised the $100,000 needed to establish the New York State Soldiers' and Sailors' Home! From its' inception in 1863 to present VA Medical Center, this book covers the scandals and triumphs throughout its fascinating history. From General Henry W. Slocum, Corporal James Tanner and Henry Ward Beecher to US Grant, Theodore Roosevelt and Robert Kennedy; to the record-setting Echo-Taps in 2006; it's all here. Complete with photos and bios of every commandant and director, a glossary and a profile on some of the more influential personnel involved with the Home.Yott, Robert is the author of 'From Soldiers' Home to Medical Center : A Glance at the 125 Year History of the Bath Soldiers' Home', published 2006 under ISBN 9780976883210 and ISBN 097688321X.