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Lee Jackson is one of the most celebrated days for people who are trying to restore their heritage. This day took place to celebrate the soldiers who gave their life in the Civil War. The Sons of Confederates celebrated this even with dressing up and gathering together as a community of people. Key Takeaways:The Lexington 60

The Virginia Flaggers recently marched in Lexington for Lee Jackson Day 2017. Fifty flaggers from ten states marched along the streets with an overwhelmingly positive reception. Many shop owners and citizens expressed gratitude and respect and some even saluted. After raising a large battle flag the even concluded at the parade ground at VMI where

Zeb Vance was thought to be the chief of state in the KU Klux. This idea possibly came from a 1924 book by Susan Lawrence Davis. There is no documentation of this. There is no reference to Vance and the Klan before 1926. Thomas A. Hope stated that he had heard it talked among the

If Confederate General Robert E. Lee were a one-dimensional man, a celluloid or cardboard cartoon character, then I might go along with his detractors who say that he is a man best forgotten. As in a messy divorce, each side simplifies the story and adds details that are construed as justification of wrongdoing, and each

Hi i am writing a summary of why lost cause is not fake history . they didn’t wait years to claim the civil war. It was not fought over slavery but after the war they started saying it was . we can chealk it up to fake history for those who struggle with the horror

Alot of things are changing now in days. With older generations getting older and newer generations taking over the constitution and freedom is being threatened. With more and more people being attacked for what they believe in and our constitution being tested are we giving away our freedom as Americans. Key Takeaways:The Constitution is a piece

The confederate flag is constantly being pointed out and condemned by liberals, the latest being after children displayed it in a parade to honor their friend who had died. The history involving racial tensions and even he KKK began with the democrats but these days they are the first to call it in PC. The

On a Christmas morning, Lieutenant R. J. Lambert accompanied his detail of twenty men from the fourth Texas regiment along the Potomac. Soon after the commencement of the war, the Lieutenant was acclimating to the days of battle. On a cold and snowy day, they experienced the first taste of war-time excitement after a near

Flags are a very interesting piece of fabrics. The hold so many different meanings and representation depending on what they are. They can represent a whole country, and even cause controversy. To a historian their meaning is much different. They are a piece of history which needs to be preserved forever. Key Takeaways:Flags can evoke strong