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The Political Strategy Behind Thanksgiving 

Posted on November 28, 2019 by JoAnna McDonald

ECW welcomes back JoAnna M. McDonald Whether you commend or condemn the actions of President Abraham Lincoln, he was an astute strategist.  He took every opportunity to achieve a political advantage over the Confederacy. This detail can be seen even … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 1863: A “vivid contrast” between home and the front

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

In 1863, Thanksgiving fell on November 26. That morning, as the rest of the country was preparing for roast turkey and fat puddings and homemade pies, the Army of the Potomac, encamped around Brandy Station, Virginia, rumbled to life for … Continue reading →

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