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William Booth began The Salvation Army in 1865 as a means to help the suffering souls throughout London who were not willing to attend – or even welcomed into – a traditional church.
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Sep 26, 2024 · The Salvation Army was founded by William Booth, a Methodist minister who began an evangelical ministry in the East End of London in 1865. He established mission stations to feed and house the poor and in 1878 changed the name of his organization to the Salvation Army.
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Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about the Salvation Army’s history. Discover when the Salvation Army was founded, how it developed over time, what it does, and what its beliefs are. Updated: 11/21/2023.
The Salvation Army underwent many changes during its first 40 years as states were added to the union and as the population shifted westward and southward. Initially, all states west of Michigan, Indiana and the Mississippi River were designated the Department of the West.
The Salvation Army recognizes its 155th year, now officially open in more than 130 countries. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army is providing aid to more than 100 countries. Here's a look back through the history of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 as the "East London Christian Mission" in London by one-time Methodist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine. It can trace its origins to the Blind Beggar Tavern.
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Apr 19, 2015 · On March 28, 1885, The Salvation Army was officially organized in the United States. President Grover Cleveland received a delegation of Salvation Army officers in 1886 and gave the organization a warm personal endorsement.