Category Archives: Reconstruction

Additional Podcast Resources: “Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment”

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Did you listen to last week’s recorded conversation with Chris Mackowski and Emma Murphy about the history of impeachment, reconstruction, and the 17th President of the United States? (This recording is available to all subscribers at the “NCO Rank” on … Continue reading →

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ECW Podcast “Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment” Is Now Available

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

What can we learn about impeachment from President Andrew Johnson? This week on the Emerging Civil War Podcast, Chris Mackowski talks with historian Emma Murphy from the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. This recording is available to all subscribers at … Continue reading →

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Do We Still Care About The Civil War: Sarah Kay Bierle

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. Anyone notice the … Continue reading →

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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: Paige Gibbons Backus

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Paige Gibbons Backus

The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. Do we still … Continue reading →

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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: Dwight Hughes

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Dwight Hughes

The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. The Civil War … Continue reading →

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Yellow Fever and Reconciliation

Posted on August 5, 2019 by SeanMichaelChick

Among the historical memories that still haunt New Orleans are those of the Yellow Fever outbreaks of the 1800s. As a descendant of Irishmen, who suffered disproportionately from the disease, I heard my grandmother speak of the last few outbreaks … Continue reading →

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The Significance of June 19 in the Civil War Era—and Beyond

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Todd Arrington

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 →

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A Saintly Civil War Veteran: Brother Joseph Dutton

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Frank Jastrzembski

By the age of 40, former Union lieutenant Ira Barnes Dutton felt disgusted with how he had spent most of his twenties and thirties in sin. To atone for these misdeeds, he decided to devote his remaining years to helping … Continue reading →

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Kill General Lee: A Yankee Officer Opposes Reconciliation

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Edward S. Alexander

We’ve all heard the simplified story. Confederate veterans roll up their battle flags at Appomattox and Robert E. Lee charges them with being good citizens as they return to the United States. Impressed by this act of good faith and … Continue reading →

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Emerging Scholar Ben Davidson

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ECW Guest Post

As part of our partnership with the American Civil War Museum in Richmond and Civil War Monitor, we’re pleased to introduce the next of our “Emerging Scholars,” Ben Davidson. Ben will be presenting his work at the museum’s Grand Opening May 4. In 1864, … Continue reading →

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