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William Booth began The Salvation Army
William Booth began The Salvation Army in 1865. This was due to William and Catherine Booth when they worked in London. -
Salvation Army NOT Volunteer Army
In 1878, the salvation report once said,"The Christian Mission is a volunteer army". Booth ended up crossing this out and putting in salvation army in place of volunteer army. -
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Violence
In spite of violence and persecution, 250,000 people were converted to the salvation army. -
The first Salvation Army Band
The band was actually created by accident. -
Southern California and the Salvation Army
An open-air street meeting was held on the corner of Temple and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. To this day, a plaque remains in the sidewalk to commemorate the event. -
Red Christmas Kettle
The red Christmas kettle was actually debuted in San Francisco in 1891 in the guise of a crab pot. It became nationwide in 1990. -
Moving in 1992
The Corps moved to First Street where The Salvation Army occupied almost the entire block (which is crazy) and it even had a hotel. -
Rescue Home
In the 1899, the Salvation Army actually opened a home for young and expectant mothers in Los Angeles. -
Earthquake in San Francisco
There was an earthquake in San Francisco and the Salvation Army actually set up tents for people and served as cooks for victims during the disaster. This costed roughly 4 million dollars. It also took all of the resources for the year. -
General William Booth Dies
On August 20, 1912 General Booth has died. -
The Band
The Los Angeles band marched in the tournament of roses parade. This was the first time they did so. This became a tradition due to Mr. Harry Chandler. He was a member of the salvation army board. -
4th General of the Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth became the fourth General of The Salvation Army. Turns out she was the only first woman and the last and final member of the Booth family. -
International Headquarters- Destroyed
The international headquarters was destroyed and caused them to move. -
Evangeline Booth has passed
On July 17th, 1950 Evangeline Booth has passed away. -
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth's Mother declared the rebuilt of the Salvation Army's international headquarters. -
Collaboration
In 2000, The Salvation Army joined the largest ever collaboration between NGOs, government agencies and civil societies to combat worldwide poverty through the United Nations’ Millennium Development goals. -
Today (2024)
"The Salvation Army is present in more than 130 countries and continues to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those in need. In the United States alone, The Salvation Army helps more than 34 million people through programs and services that address poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, hunger, drug addition, gangs, and illiteracy."
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