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Abraham Lincoln, Poet

Although Abraham Lincoln is best known as president of the United States during the Civil War, he also turned his…

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Reliving the Battle of Gettysburg – William Faulkner Quote

For every Southern boy fourteen years old, not once but whenever he wants it, there is the instant when it's…

11 years ago

James Wilson Argues for the Constitution

When most people acquainted with history think of the ratification of the Constitution, their first thought is of the Federalist…

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“In Our Youth Our Hearts Were Touched With Fire” – Oliver Wendell Holmes on Memorial Day

In 1884 Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, Civil War veteran and future Supreme Court Justice, gave a famous speech upon Memorial…

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The American Response to Arnold’s Treason

When the nation got word of his treason, they responded violently. He was condemned from all corners. As an early…

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U. S. Grant at Cold Harbor

  This image of the Grant standing outside of his tent during the Overland Campaign became one of the most…

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The Treason of Benedict Arnold

In the last days of September 1781, news broke that shocked America. “Treason! treason! treason! black as hell,”1 wrote Alexander…

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Battle of Chancellorsville 150th

This week is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Chancellorsville was one of the most important battles of…

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John Paul Jones Raids the Shores of England

It was on this day in 1778 that Americans under John Paul Jones attacked Whitehaven, England, landing on Britain’s shores…

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“Irreligion of Our Land” in 1812

It is frequently said today that American was founded as a Christian nation. While that was true to some extent,…

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