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      On Saturday, January 10, 1998, the Sergeant Berry Greenwood Benson Camp 1672 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans did something that had never been done before. At the site of his birth, James Longstreet received a monument dedicated in his honor.

      For more details on the dedication ceremony, read Dan Paterson's report of the event. In addition, see below for links to photographs of the ceremony taken by Dan Paterson, Clark Thornton, and Margaret Blough.

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      21 Gun SaluteDan & Jamie PatersonDan SpeakingPiston SpeakingDignitaries
      Longstreet ActorsPrayerThe UnveilingThe MonumentClark, Dan, and Jamie

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