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January 17, 1883

Alexander Corbin (A. C.) Pickett died in Augusta (Woodruff County). Pickett was a lawyer in Jacksonport (Jackson County) and later Augusta, organizer of the Jackson Guards (CS) in the Civil War, and later a colonel in the Tenth Missouri Infantry (CS). Following the war, Pickett was head of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in Woodruff County during Reconstruction. Pickett was also active in Democratic politics, the Masons, and as a layman in the Episcopal Church. He served as a special judge on the Jackson County Circuit Court in the 1870s.

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Stamps Liberty Loan Parade

Citizens of Stamps (Lafayette County) show their support in this 1918 Liberty Loan parade. Liberty Bonds were sold by the U.S. government in an attempt to finance the costs of World War I. Four nationwide drives were conducted during the war, ultimately raising approximately $17 billion. These parade participants are likely marching in support of the third or fourth drive, both carried out in 1918.

 

Citizens of Stamps (Lafayette County) show their support in this 1918 Liberty Loan parade. Liberty Bonds were sold by the U.S. government in an attempt to finance the costs of World War I. Four nationwide drives were conducted during the war, ultimately raising approximately $17 billion. These parade participants are likely marching in support of the third or fourth drive, both carried out in 1918.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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