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Henry O. Flipper: From Slavery to Freedom to West Point

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

“Mine eyes have seen the glory…” echoed an anthem associated with the arrival of freedom for enslaved families and their children across the South. For one nine-year-old, that song symbolized the “salvation” of freedom[i] and his life became a salute … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Justin E. Dimick: “Accomplished Artillery Officer, Truest Soldier”

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

“At 5 o’clock in the morning, the enemy attacked us in force, and, after a very severe fight by our men, the Federal line began to fall back. From the first moment I learned the position of the enemy, I … Continue reading →

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Poor George Stevens

Posted on January 12, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome back guest author Frank Jastrzembski In his book Two Wars (1901), Confederate General Samuel G. French still remembered clearly the tragic demise of a classmate and friend. Lieutenant George Stevens was not yet 25 … Continue reading →

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