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Category Archives: Reconstruction
The Hero & The Ghost: An Account of a Divided Family
ECW welcomes David T. Dixon When the Civil War splits a Georgia family, a returning veteran secures his legacy and helps to bury shameful secrets for future generations… Connor Wright remembered that he was eleven years old when he watched … Continue reading
The 15th: An Emerging Amendment?
It’s been 150 years since the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution on February 3, 1870. Sometimes labelled as the last of the “Reconstruction Amendments,” this change to the law of the land ensured the voting … Continue reading
Additional Podcast Resources: “Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment”
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
Posted in Podcast, Reconstruction
Tagged Andrew Johnson, ECW Podcast, emerging civil war podcast, impeachment, podcast resources, Reconstruction
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ECW Podcast “Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment” Is Now Available
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
Posted in Podcast, Politics, Reconstruction
Tagged Andrew Johnson, ECW Podcast, emerging civil war podcast, impeachment, podcast, Reconstruction
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Do We Still Care About The Civil War: 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
Posted in Politics, Reconstruction, Ties to the War
Tagged Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Do-We-Still-Care series, Donald Trump, impeachment, Richard Nixon
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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: 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
Posted in Medical, Reconstruction, Ties to the War
Tagged Do-We-Still-Care series, education
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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: 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
Yellow Fever and Reconciliation
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
Posted in Civilian, Medical, Reconstruction
Tagged Beauregard, illness, John Bell Hood, New Orleans, Reconstruction, yellow fever
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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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A Saintly Civil War Veteran: Brother Joseph Dutton
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
