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A11111-10
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- 1941-04-13 (Creation)
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Sunrise services took place in the mist of dawn on Easter Sunday, 1941, beginning at 6 a.m. for the 41st Division at Fort Lewis. The services were being held in a natural amphitheater located in the new 41st Cantonment. Two rugged crosses on either side of the evergreen covered pulpit dominated the scene. A white cross raised above and in the center symbolized the resurrection on Easter morning. A uniformed 100 voice choir led the group in celebration hymns. Ten thousand people were expected to attend the services conducted by Maj. M.M. Van Patten, with Governor Langlie and General George A. White as special speakers. The last half hour was broadcast over Mutual Broadcasting. (T. Times 4/7/1941, pg. 9; 4/12/41, pg. 14; 4/14/41, pg. 1)
Easter--Fort Lewis; Celebrations--Fort Lewis--1940-1950; Holidays; 41st Division Cantonment (Fort Lewis);