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Nathan Bedford Forrest Redeemed? Part II
Part I of this series examines a controversial speech by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest in which he allegedly advocated for civil rights. “When I can serve you I will do so, [. . .] and when you are oppressed I’ll come to your relief,” Forrest said as his voice echoed through the ears of […]
Read more...A Poetic Find: Researching for Wreaths Across America Fundraiser
Jon Tracey and I are busily at work compiling and comparing our research files about Winchester National Cemetery and the battle of New Market for ECW’s fundraiser in support of Wreaths Across America. (You can read about some of Jon’s research here.) One of my favorite regiments in the Union battle line at New Market […]
Read more...“Mr. Lincoln Delivered the Dedicatory Address:” The Global Reach of Gettysburg
ECW welcomes guest author Gerald Lefurgy The oration by President Abraham Lincoln of his famed Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, can be fairly said to have long been recognized as one of the most important speeches in world history. The Gettysburg Address has collected attention in the works of innumerable Lincoln historians and writers, […]
Read more...Surviving Spotsylvania
Sometimes death creeps too close. Sometimes real-life fears grow out of proportion. While I would never intentionally minimize the loss, suffering, and sacrifice connected to Civil War battles, I had to try to shift perspective slightly this week when approaching the anniversary of the battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Instead of focusing on the dead […]
Read more...Happy 200th, General Buckner
Two centuries ago today, Simon Bolivar Buckner was born in Kentucky. It was the start of a long and eventful life of prominence and service that lasted until January 1914. Along the way it included attendance at West Point, service in Mexico and the prewar U.S. Army, Adjutant General of two states, senior command in […]
Read more...Week In Review: August 21-28, 2022
Lots of new research and “emerging” discussion on the Emerging Civil War blog this week, and here’s the week in review! Sunday, August 21: In the evening, Chris Mackowski posted a “Halleckism” — words from General Henry Halleck.
Read more...Week In Review: July 25-31, 2022
Book reviews, navy traditions, Civil War memory, what ifs, and more this week on the ECW Blog! Monday, July 25: Question of the Week highlighted battlefield cannons.
Read more...ECW Weekender: Bienville Square in Mobile, Alabama
This week a work event took me to Mobile, Alabama, and one hot, humid morning, I took a an early walk through some of the historic streets. Bienville Square caught my eye, and I decided to investigate. Turns out the public park has quite a history, with a few Civil War ties! Mobile’s history goes […]
Read more...The Parade for Gettysburg’s 75th
As another Gettysburg anniversary passes into the background, it is worth recalling that the battlefield’s history did not stop in 1863. I recently noticed something interesting about the 75th anniversary in 1938, specifically about the parade on July 2 by then-current U.S. Army units. Most came from posts around Washington and Fort George G. Meade […]
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