Here’s the story of how Confederate Private Sam Watkins got promoted to corporal. You may remember from earlier stories that Sam was a Rebel, in uniform from one end of the Civil War to the other. It seems that one day he was involved in several charges at the Battle of Atlanta. On the final […]
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In Orlando, Florida a statue of a Confederate solider, titled “Johnny Reb” was removed from it’s home in an Orlando park to be replaced in a cemetery where several Confederate graves live. Upon removal an old time capsule was discovered containing several artifacts. The monument was moved from the public park after the public cry
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A woman named Donna Kelly is going to speak at the Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table’s next meeting. It is set for Monday, August 14th. The title of her discussion is “Where Home Used to Be: Civil War’s Impact on Women in North Carolina.” Kelly has researched and discovered so many different letters
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The Battle of Olustee, also called Ocean Pond) was the largest Civil War battle in Florida. The battle lasted for six hours in the woods close to Olustee station on February 20, 1864. It has been described as one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War. Nearly 3,000 men out of the 11,000 who
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The 128th annual Soldiers Reunion, hosted by Newton Parks and Recreation department consists of a variety of events and activities including a car show, pet show, mile century bike ride, 5k run/walk, a mile fun run and a reunion day parade. The Soldiers Reunion events are among one of the longest run patriotic celebrations in
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The Confederacy was growing. South Carolina started it all in December 1860, followed by Mississippi, and Florida. Alabama would be the fourth to secede from the Union. Within a month Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas would follow. A great Civil War between the Union and the Confederates was beginning. In January of 1861 delegates met in
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The Army has declined a request to change Brooklyn streets that are named after Confederate generals. The streets as well as monuments that represent people from the Confederacy offend a lot of people. Some people feel like the country has not dealt with its history and changed the things that offend some people. Army declines request
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A high spirited and handsome young colt with the name “Jeff Davis” seemed destined for greatness. And he certainly was. Described as a flashy dappled grey horse with a black mane and tail, he was striking and regal. When Confederate General Robert E. Lee spotted the colt in the Virginia mountains, he knew he had
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Paul is observing and arguing the issue that the Confederate statues represent. If the statues are allowed to stay many more should be added of African Americans he States. He ends with a joke that Virginia should be renamed from Virgina is for loves to Virgina is the birthplace of America. Key Takeaways:Confederate statues should remain
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As with many communities in the United States, cities in Texas are struggling with trying to reconcile their history with the sensibilities of today’s diverse culture. Many cities and states, particularly in the South, have recently made decisions to re-locate or remove symbols related to the Confederacy. This summer, Texas Republican Senator. Brandon Creighton supported
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