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Category Archives: Politics
The Fall of Fort Henry and the Changing of Confederate Strategy
Fort Donelson has “Unconditional Surrender” Grant. It has an early morning Confederate attack, a breakout by Nathan Bedford Forrest and, in short, the stuff that makes good history. But from this outsider’s perspective looking in on the Western Theater, I … Continue reading
Did Frederick Douglass Influence “The Blind Memorandum”?
The timing. The national circumstances. The reports of what two great men discussed. It raises the question: did Frederick Douglass influence Abraham Lincoln’ decision to draft the document referred to as “The Blind Memorandum”? On August 23, 1864 – one … Continue reading
Posted in Lincoln, Politics, Slavery
Tagged 1864 Election, Abolition, Abraham Lincoln, black history, Blind Memorandum, Frederick Douglass, slavery
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Of Dentists & Elections
I’ve been reading 1864 entries from Benjamin Brown French’s journal this summer as part of my tangent study for perspective on how folks in the north responded to the impending presidential election. French offers quite a contrast of subjects in … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Politics, Primary Sources
Tagged 1864 Election, benjamin brown french, dentist, primary source
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What of John A. Logan?
But what of JOHN A. LOGAN? I will tell you. If there is any statesman on this continent, now in public life, to whose courage, justice and fidelity, I would more fully and unreservedly trust the cause of the colored … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities, Politics, Primary Sources, Slavery
Tagged Election of 1884, Frederick Douglass, James G. Blaine, John A. Logan
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Question of the Week: 7/29-8/4/19
Here’s a “what if” scenario… In your opinion, how would the Civil War have unfolded strategically if Montgomery, Alabama had remained the capital of the Confederacy (instead moving to Richmond, Virginia)?
Posted in Politics, Question of the Week
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June 28, 1864: “Hereby, Repealed”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section three and five of an act entitled “An act respecting fugitives from justice and persons escaping from the service … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Slavery
Tagged Abolition, African American History, black history, Civil War Congress, Fugitive Slave Act, politics
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The Significance of June 19 in the Civil War Era—and Beyond
Amidst seemingly constant reminders that genuine equality for all in the United States remains elusive, it is worth remembering that today, June 19, has repeatedly been a momentous one for the cause of American freedom—particularly with regard to race. While … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Politics, Reconstruction, Slavery
Tagged African American History, black history, emancipation, Juneteenth
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Question of the Week: 5/20-5/26/19
If you could have dinner (or a beer) with a Civil War politician and they would answer all questions honestly, who would you want to hang out with?
Question of the Week: 3/25-3/31/19
Last week’s anniversary of Stephen’s Cornerstone Speech sparked conversation on the blog. So let’s continue talking about speeches – in your opinion, what is the best Antebellum or Civil War speech focused on war causes and/or outcomes?
Hiram Revels and Blanche Bruce: America’s First Black Senators
On February 25, 1870, visitors in the U.S. Senate gallery burst into applause when the new Republican senator from Mississippi entered the chamber. This man was no ordinary senator. He was Hiram R. Revels, and he was the first African … Continue reading
