Henry Whitney Bellows | |
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Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | June 11, 1814
Died | January 30, 1882 New York City, U.S. | (aged 67)
Occupation(s) | Clergy, relief organizer |
Known for | United States Sanitary Commission |
Henry Whitney Bellows (June 11, 1814 – January 30, 1882) was an American clergyman, and the planner and president of the United States Sanitary Commission, the leading soldiers' aid society, during the American Civil War. Under his leadership, the USSC became the largest and most effective organization dedicated to supporting the health and efficiency of the Union army.