God Bless Dixie “God bless Dixie” is a simple prayer that says a lot about the South. It combines two of the things Southerners care about most: their faith and their homeland. Faith in the Heart of Dixie Religion has always been central to Southern life. Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches dot every county, and
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A Single Bee Is Ignored… The old saying goes that a single bee can be ignored or swatted away, but nobody ignores a whole swarm. The lesson is simple: there is strength in numbers. When people stand together, their voice can no longer be brushed aside. Standing Together for Heritage That lesson has special meaning
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I Stand With My Ancestors “I stand with my ancestors” is a declaration of loyalty to family. For millions of Southerners with Confederate soldiers in their family tree, it means refusing to be ashamed of the men who came before them. Who Were Our Ancestors? Most Confederate soldiers were ordinary men from farms and small
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Southern by God’s Grace “American by birth, Southern by the grace of God” is one of the best-known sayings in the South. It appears on bumper stickers, porch signs, T-shirts and flags, and it captures exactly how many Southerners feel about their home. A Saying With Two Halves The first half, “American by birth,” is
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Sometimes history turns up in the most unexpected places. In 2016, a Confederate naval sword was found among the donations at a Goodwill drop-off site in Franklin County, Virginia. Instead of putting it on a store shelf, Goodwill sent it to auction to raise money for its programs. Bidders competed online, by phone and in
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This article details the events during the Civil War which pertained to the spy activities in southern Maryland. These spies worked for the Confederate army and even reported to Andrew Stonewall Jackson. They routinely crossed the Potomak river and the more inconspicuous they were, the better. These spies were eventually caught and are now buried
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During the American Civil War, Maryland was divided. Although the North stayed part of the Union, the South was filled with Confederate sympathisers and spies. When President Abraham Lincoln heard of Southern Maryland’s seedy reputation, he had it occupied by Union military for the duration of the war, but this did not do much to
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Daniel Behm, superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools, argues against the Betsy Ross Flag. His decision was a result after several students, parents and community members who took issue with the flag that was displayed at a football game. The people were against the flag because it symbolizes hate and hostility and promotes exclusion. Behm
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Johnathan Romans finally gets arrested at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Richmond police had previously tried to locate Romans to serve his warrants for assault and disorderly conduct due to his attacks on Flaggers. He was arrested when Flaggers called the police on him when they same him arrive at the museum. The arrest
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The current controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem is discussed in this opinion piece. The author feels that the professional quarterback equating the flag and national anthem with some problems in society takes the focus away from the larger good they represent at home and abroad. Our country is not
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