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Blackstone, William E.


United States, Religious Person    (1841-10-06 to 1935-11-07)
• Christian Zionist minister, considered by some to be the "father of Zionism"
• 1878 : Published "Jesus Is Coming" (See: Text online)
• 1890-11-24 : Organized the "Conference on the Past, Present and Future of Israel", held in Chicago -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1891-03 : Drafted the "Blackstone Memorial" petition, presented to President Harrison (see below)
• 1917-05 : Drafted a second "Blackstone Memorial" at the request of Louis Brandeis, presented to President Wilson
• 2000 : Article on Blackstone and the "Christian Zionist" movement in America (See: Smokers History article)
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The Blackstone Memorial   (Player of, 1890-11 to 1917-06) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• W.E. Blackstone drafted the "Blackstone Memorial" petition, which called for giving Palestine to the Jews
American Messianic Fellowship   (Founder of, 1887 to 1935-11-07) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Founder and chairman