Category: Civil War
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CW at 160: Drafts and Pensions
From the Battlefield to Home: The Civil War Pension Act and Its Legacy On July 14, 1863, the United States Congress passed a landmark piece of legislation: The Enrollment Act. This act not only instituted a draft for the Union Army but also included a significant provision – a pension program for veterans wounded in…
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ReBlog CW150: Memorial Day
This is one of several articles in my brief history series about the US Civil War and its 150 anniversary. Originally published Memorial Day 2018. Updated May 2023. In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about…
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CW150: Cinco de Mayo
DYK that in 1862 France invaded Mexico because of a European plot to help the CSA? #CincoDeMayo celebrates one of those battles.
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Civil War at 150: John C Fremont
John C. Frémont: A Pioneer of Exploration and a Key Figure in American History In the annals of American history, certain figures stand out for their pioneering spirit, their unwavering courage, and their lasting impact on the nation’s trajectory. Among these luminaries is John C. Frémont (Jan 21,1813-Jul 13, 1890), a man whose name is…
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ReBlog CW150: Memorial Day
In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about because it is the unofficial first day of summer. First, it is about the soldiers who “gave their last full measure” for their country. Don’t tell a soldier,…
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