Tag Archives: John C. Fremont

Symposium Spotlight: John Pope

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Now that you have had a chance to learn more about our presenters for the Seventh Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium, over the coming weeks we will be introducing you to their topics on this year’s theme, Fallen Leaders. First … Continue reading →

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1860’s Politics: Context! Context! I Tell You!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Meg Groeling

As someone who loves the politics of the Civil War just as much as the battles, I have learned a few things that I would like to share as we begin our series of posts about the presidential elections of … Continue reading →

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The Wounding of the other “Confederate Steuart”

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Phill Greenwalt

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Cross Keys. Along with the engagement at Port Republic the following day, Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson repulsed two separate Federal forces. This culminated his highly successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign of … Continue reading →

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