Tag Archives: Patrick Young

Echoes of The Reconstruction Era: July 2020

Posted on August 19, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW is pleased to welcome back guest author Patrick Young, author of The Reconstruction Era Blog. No period in United States history echoes as truly today as the Reconstruction Era. While many see contemporary parallels in the Civil War, let’s face … Continue reading →

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Monuments, Mass Demonstrations, Race, and Reconstruction

Posted on June 10, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

(Editor’s Note: The conversations we’ve had on the blog this week about monuments, the recent mass demonstrations, and race have caused some readers to ask, “How does this help us better understand the Civil War?” In fact, the mission of … Continue reading →

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