Today in History: Salvation Army
Today in History–July 5–the Library of Congress features the Salvation Army, founded on this day in London in 1865 as the Christian Mission. Methodist minister William Booth and his wife Catherine founded the organization to fight poverty and religious indifference with military efficiency. The organization was renamed the Salvation Army in 1878 and expanded to the United States in 1880; it now serves in more than 100 countries. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section and clicking the links below.
Salvation Army books & other texts
American life histories mentions of Salvation Army
Salvation Army mentions in the Foreign Affairs Oral History Collection
“Pies and Doughnuts for Men Up Front: Salvation Army Provides More Than Spiritual Comfort” The Stars and Stripes (Paris, France), March 29, 1918, Vol. 1 No. 08
More articles related to the Salvation Army in The Stars and Stripes newspaper
Salvation Army historical newspaper coverage
All Hail the Hole-some Treat Library of Congress Wise Guide
History of the Salvation Army Salvation Army International
The Salvation Army National Archives (Facebook)