the salvation army

     

Strike up the band; this Christian organization turned 100 in June

Trivia about the salvation army

  • In 1986 Eva Burrows became this organization's second woman general; Evangeline Booth was first
  • William Booth founded this charitable "army" on July 5, 1865 in London
  • Publications dealing with this religious & social welfare group include "War Cry"
  • Early members of this organization were encouraged to wear a uniform, or at least the shield
  • Founded by William Booth, this charitable Christian group operates in nearly 100 countries
  • In 1865 William Booth founded what would become this organization
  • This organization's first general was William Booth
  • Manitoba's Catherine Booth Bible College is affiliated with this charitable organization
  • Social welfare organization founded in the 19th century, whose bimonthly publication is "The War Cry"
  • It's said William Booth sent his troops in this charitable "Army" a 1-word telegram: "Others!"