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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One man has made complaints about boats at Alton Marina that have Confederate flags on them. But, there is nothing anyone can do to remove them because the constitution prevents people from being able to get rid of the expressions of other people because they find them offensive. The city cannot regulate freedom. Man complains about
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The conversation is continuing on the Confederate flag being in the Veteran’s Day parade. There are a lot of people that only want the United States flag to be in the parade and there are many people that wish the Confederate flag to be there as well. It has sparked a lot of debate. Conversation continues
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Catherine Templeton who is running for governor of South Carolina stated her pride in the Confederacy. The Republican candidate is responding to the recent controversy in much of the South about the removal of Confederate monuments. She believes these removals are an anti-Southern movement to take away its heritage. When asked about criticisms offered by
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The legendary Terry’s Texas Rangers is named for the man who formed the unit, Benjamin Franklin Terry. The group’s official name was the 8th Texas Cavalry. Every man who joined had to bring a shotgun or rifle, Colt revolver, and a Bowie knife (this was Texas, after all). They pinned a five-pointed star, the one
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