Tag: Civil War

  • TDIH 272 Words

    The Power of 272 Words: The Historic Context of the Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, during the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In a concise yet powerful speech, Lincoln reflected on the sacrifices of those who perished in the Battle of Gettysburg and emphasized…

  • Honoring Our Heroes: The History and Celebrations of Veterans Day and Memorial Day

    Veterans Day celebrates all U.S. military members, while Memorial Day honors those who died serving. Both holidays embody immense gratitude for military sacrifices.

  • The Utah War: A Forgotten Conflict with Lasting Consequences

    On This Day in 1857: The Mountain Meadows Massacre took place and is still one of the most violent acts of terrorism committed by Americans against Americans. Members of a local military surrounded and killed 121 people traveling from Arkansas to California. Their actions were a result of poor leadership and war hysteria gripping the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.