Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Financial Cost Of The Civil War

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The American Civil War which began 150 years ago on April 12, 1861 exacted an unfathomable number of deaths: approximately 620,000 men died...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Commemorating The American Civil War

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As I wrote in my previous post, today is of course the 150 th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. On April 12, 1861 th...
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150th Anniversary Of The American Civil War

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(Ft. Sumter Bombardment - Courtesy Library of Congress) Today of course marks the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil ...
Monday, April 11, 2011

Exhibit Review - Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey To Emancipation

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A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to the State Library of Ohio in Columbus to see an Abraham Lincoln exhibition I've been wanting to s...
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Locate Your American Civil War Ancestors

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Have you ever been told that you have an ancestor or two who fought in the American Civil War? Perhaps you already know the name(s) of your ...
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address March 4, 1861

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The people began arriving at the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington City before dawn on March 4, 1861, 150 years ago today. They gathered i...
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Arrival In Washington February 23, 1861

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Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration Journey ended 150 years ago today, February 23, 1861 with his arrival in Washington City. He and his fam...
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