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There is a bridge in Augusta that crosses the Augusta Canal called The Butt Bridge. It is a monument and memorial to Archibald (Archie) Butt. Archie Butt was born in Augusta on September 26, 1866, the son of a wealthy and prominent family he went on to graduate from The University of the South.
Archie Butt was a personal aide to President Theodore Roosevelt and when William Howard Taft became president he again assumed the role of aide to the President.
Before the upcoming Presidential campaign of 1912 he took a trip to Europe, returning home on the Titanic.
Major Butt was a hero in every way, assisting women and children into the lifeboats.
Memorial services were held in Augusta, Ga on May 2nd. President Taft was the honored speaker at the serivces, which was attended by over 1500 guests. President Taft choked with tears as he eulogized his dear friend and personal aide.
There is a fountain near the White House in his honor , a Memorial Marker at Arlington National Cemetery and a bridge in Augusta, Ga.
This bridge is an extension of 15th Street and crosses the Augusta Canal to Broad Street.
On the bronze engraving is a profile of Archibald Butt.
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