Tag Archives: Thomas Francis Galwey

We All Want to be a Little Irish Because of the Civil War

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

St. Patrick’s Day is the one day of the year everyone wants to be Irish. I can’t blame them. My Polish last name, Mackowski, belies the Cawley and Dempsey in me, so few people realize I’m Irish—but it’s there aplenty, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Historical Person: Thomas Francis Galwey

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Daniel Welch

When asked the question about someone from the time period of the American Civil War that I admire most, I must admit it was daunting to pick just one individual. It would be easy to pick one a Grant, Lee, … Continue reading →

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