Today is the 150 anniversary of the surrender of Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House,…
The story of the last Confederate victory during the Civil War, as Johnston tried to stop Sherman's advance.
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One of the most contentious issues today about the Civil War is that of “Black Confederates.” Proponents of Confederate heritage…
Every man was born for some purpose and if it is my lot to leave earth on the battle field,…
The wreckage of World War II. Taken in Lunebach, Germany in March, 1945. From the National Archives.
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Today is Washington's Birthday! Celebrate by reading his papers, preserved in the Founders Online site from the National Archives. Consider…
Did you know that Oregon was attacked during World War 2? Get the story of the Japanese bombardment of Fort…
The largest of the Confederate States of America by far was Texas, and although Texans fought in every major battle…
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