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John Quincy Adams on Secession

One of the leading politicians in the first half of the 19th century was John Quincy Adams. Son of John…

11 years ago

Morgan’s Raid Ends

150 years ago today, John Hunt Morgan's cavalry raid into the north ended with the capture of all his remaining…

11 years ago

Battle of Manassas 152nd Anniversary

https://vimeo.com/26885873 Yesterday was the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Manassas, the first major conflict of the Civil War. Troops…

11 years ago

Gettysburg Veterans Meet in 1913

Confederate and Union veterans shake hands at the Gettysburg 50th anniversary ceremony in 1913.

11 years ago

Gettysburg and Leadership

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KtdUOLdU58 Technology may change, but warfare never does. Video from the U.S. Army War College.

11 years ago

Gettysburg 150th Anniversary

The next three days will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most important battles…

12 years ago

Inside a Civil War Photography Studio

There are thousands of Civil War era photographs, and they provide a valuable look into the war and allow you…

12 years ago

Abraham Lincoln, Poet

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

12 years ago

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…

12 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…

12 years ago