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
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Confederate Monument, erected by Sons and Daughters of Confederate Soldiers in 1913. This monument commemorates the sacrificed confederate sons and fathers during the American Civil War. Located in Alabama, this monument sits in DeKalb County near sites such as Cherokee Indian removal and Fort Payne’s Fort. This beautiful monument has a lone confederate soldier sitting
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In the current day and age, being politically correct is almost a necessity. Whether it be debate over the confederate flag or the naming of highways after Confederate presidents, Americans have been pushing for change. Read this article as it relates to the various instances where Americans are pushing for change and the reaction of
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In the current day and age, being politically correct is almost a necessity. Some Americans wish to remove all aspects of the Confederacy from public spaces. This article deals with a Confederate monument in St. Louis. Refer to the article for attempts by the St. Louis mayor to remove the monument A year later, Confederate memorial
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A confederate flag was flown during a Fourth of July parade in Delaware, this past Summer. It was felt to be offensive by many in the town, and seemed to be inappropriate, especially flying it during Independence Day. The flag was flown by a 17 year old town member who claims he is actively involved
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The confederate flag has been in to news of late. It being flown in the different part of the country is the cause of controversy for its racist history. Marana High School Has currently placed a ban on its students bringing this flag on campus. Read on for more info. Marana High School bans students from
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Fort Sumter was unfinished and partially armed when the war started in 1861 but the brief battle in which the Confederates captured the installation was widely regarded as the opening shots of the conflict. The fort, later garrisoned by southern troops, was in turn placed under siege in 1863 by U.S. forces that ultimately left
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