Tag: US Grant

  • Book Review: Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South by Elizabeth Varon

    Elizabeth Varon’s biography of James Longstreet challenges misconceptions about the Confederate general, highlighting his strategic brilliance and advocacy for racial equality during Reconstruction.

  • ReBlog CW160: Memorial Day

    This is one of several articles in my brief history series about the US Civil War and its 160 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…

  • Civil War at 160: Ely Parker

    Union General Ely Parker’s remarkable legacy, from leadership in the Civil War to advocacy for Native American rights, continues to inspire. Classroom activities offer deeper exploration.

  • The 1880 Republican National Convention: A Model of Democratic Process and Political Drama for the 2024 DNCC

    The 1880 Republican National Convention in Chicago featured a dramatic clash of factions, leading to the unexpected nomination of James A. Garfield. This showed the power of compromise and oratory in politics.

  • Civil War at 160: US Grant

    Ulysses S. Grant’s strategic brilliance secured Union victory in the Civil War and laid the foundation for reconstruction and reconciliation, shaping post-Civil War America.

  • CW160: Grant Takes Command

    Ulysses S. Grant: The Architect of Victory In the crucible of the Civil War, amidst the chaos and carnage of battle, emerged a leader whose strategic brilliance and unwavering resolve would change the course of history. That leader was Ulysses S. Grant, whose military leadership from 1864 to 1877 not only secured the Union’s triumph…