Articles related to "American Civil War"
"Prime Time Live" Re-writes Civil War History
How <i>Prime Time Live</i> is an agent in distoring American Civil War history
• american civil war • tv shows
How <i>Prime Time Live</i> is an agent in distoring American Civil War history
• american civil war • tv shows
A Pestilence on the Prairie: Nathaniel Lyon, Part IV
Lyon would spend most of the 1850's in Kansas, honing his ability to infuriate other people. Years after his death, the man who may have been Lyon's closest friend wrote a scathing description of the officer with which many people would have agreed.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • bleeding kansas • civil war • american civil war
Lyon would spend most of the 1850's in Kansas, honing his ability to infuriate other people. Years after his death, the man who may have been Lyon's closest friend wrote a scathing description of the officer with which many people would have agreed.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • bleeding kansas • civil war • american civil war
Affair at Camp Jackson: Nathaniel Lyon, Part VII
Lyon's decision to capture the camp of the Missouri State Guard would rank as one of the most controversial of his life. It would also lead to a terrible tragedy.
• camp jackson affair • camp jackson massacre • nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war
Lyon's decision to capture the camp of the Missouri State Guard would rank as one of the most controversial of his life. It would also lead to a terrible tragedy.
• camp jackson affair • camp jackson massacre • nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war
American Civil War Recipes: Venison Soup and Bread Pudding
Recipes for Venison Soup and Bread Pudding adapted from the Civil War period.
• civil war recipes • venison stew • bread pudding • american history recipes • american recipes
Recipes for Venison Soup and Bread Pudding adapted from the Civil War period.
• civil war recipes • venison stew • bread pudding • american history recipes • american recipes
Beyond Mild or Passing: Why I'm not a Buff, Part I
Have you ever been called a "Civil War buff"? Or maybe a "history buff"? Do you think of yourself that way? I don't. Hold on while I drag my soap box over here, and I'll tell you why...
• civil war buff • history buff • american civil war • civil war
Have you ever been called a "Civil War buff"? Or maybe a "history buff"? Do you think of yourself that way? I don't. Hold on while I drag my soap box over here, and I'll tell you why...
• civil war buff • history buff • american civil war • civil war
Blind Mad or Foolish: Nathaniel Lyon, Part II
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
• nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
• nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
Born Among the Rocks: Nathaniel Lyon, Part I
For a time one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War, Nathaniel Lyon today is virtually forgotten. But his impact on the war in Missouri would live on long after Lyon himself was no longer on the scene. Join us as we take a look at one Civil War's most eccentric personalities.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • battle of wilson's creek
For a time one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War, Nathaniel Lyon today is virtually forgotten. But his impact on the war in Missouri would live on long after Lyon himself was no longer on the scene. Join us as we take a look at one Civil War's most eccentric personalities.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • battle of wilson's creek
Causes Of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1820 and the Early Anti-slavery Movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
Causes of the Civil War: The Mexican War and the Wilmot Proviso
• american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
• american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
Causes of the Civil War: The Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the U.S. Constitution
• slaves • colonies • states • constitution • northwest land ordinance
• slaves • colonies • states • constitution • northwest land ordinance
Death on a Bloody Hill: Nathaniel Lyon, Part IX
Following his surprising move against the state capital, Lyon's crusade against Jackson and the Missouri State Guard had gone well. In early August, far from St. Louis and threatened by a stronger opponent, Lyon would come up with one final, deadly surprise.
• wilson's creek • nathaniel lyon • civil war in missouri • american civil war
Following his surprising move against the state capital, Lyon's crusade against Jackson and the Missouri State Guard had gone well. In early August, far from St. Louis and threatened by a stronger opponent, Lyon would come up with one final, deadly surprise.
• wilson's creek • nathaniel lyon • civil war in missouri • american civil war
Early Trade and the Malay Peninsul
The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.
• malaya • rhinoceros • gold • tin • global trade
The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.
• malaya • rhinoceros • gold • tin • global trade
Grierson's Cavalry Raid: An Essential Element in the Vicksburg Campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
• grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
• grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
Grierson's Raid: Part II
The continuation of the saga of this great cavalry endeavor.
• american civil war • cavalry • grierson • vicksburg
The continuation of the saga of this great cavalry endeavor.
• american civil war • cavalry • grierson • vicksburg
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
• american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
• american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Ironies and Interesting Tales of the Civil War
Some interesting and ironic tales of the Civil War
• american civil war • stories
Some interesting and ironic tales of the Civil War
• american civil war • stories
Lee's Masterpiece: The Battle of Chancellorsville, Part I
A detailed account of the first day of the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 1, 1863.
• chancellorsville • general joseph hooker • general lee • stonewall jackson • fredericksburg
A detailed account of the first day of the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 1, 1863.
• chancellorsville • general joseph hooker • general lee • stonewall jackson • fredericksburg
Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part II
In the final part of the series on Liberia House, guest-author Eileen Murphy tells us about the post-war history of the property, and brings us up to date on the ongoing preservation efforts.
• liberia house • first manassas • second manassas • battle of bull run • civil war
In the final part of the series on Liberia House, guest-author Eileen Murphy tells us about the post-war history of the property, and brings us up to date on the ongoing preservation efforts.
• liberia house • first manassas • second manassas • battle of bull run • civil war
Native American Civil War
President Lincoln not only had to deal with the Civil War, but he also had to deal with a band of Dakota Indians attacking white settlers in Minnesota in 1862.
• indian uprising • abraham lincoln • minnesota • edwin stanton • civil war indians
President Lincoln not only had to deal with the Civil War, but he also had to deal with a band of Dakota Indians attacking white settlers in Minnesota in 1862.
• indian uprising • abraham lincoln • minnesota • edwin stanton • civil war indians
Overlooking the Obvious: A Lesson from the War
In the middle of another rancorous election year, it might serve us to remember what can happen when we focus too much on differences and overlook similarities. Especially one that stares us right in the face.
• american civil war • civil war • history lessons
In the middle of another rancorous election year, it might serve us to remember what can happen when we focus too much on differences and overlook similarities. Especially one that stares us right in the face.
• american civil war • civil war • history lessons
Prelude to Chancellorsville: Hooker Takes Command
An account of the events following the Battle of Fredericksburg that led to the appointment of General Joseph Hooker.
• chancellorsville • joseph hooker • ambrose burnside • lincoln • american civil war
An account of the events following the Battle of Fredericksburg that led to the appointment of General Joseph Hooker.
• chancellorsville • joseph hooker • ambrose burnside • lincoln • american civil war
Students of History: Why I'm not a Buff, Part II
You might consider yourself a history buff, an avocational historian, or something else; but when you set out to learn something about history, you become a student of history.
• civil war buff • avocational historian • civil war student • civil war • american civil war
You might consider yourself a history buff, an avocational historian, or something else; but when you set out to learn something about history, you become a student of history.
• civil war buff • avocational historian • civil war student • civil war • american civil war
The Angel of the Battlefield
A brief war and postwar biography of Clara Barton
• clara barton • american civil war • nurses • heroines • united states
A brief war and postwar biography of Clara Barton
• clara barton • american civil war • nurses • heroines • united states
The Battle of Chancellorsville, Part II
Part two of a three-part series on the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1863.
• chancellorsville • stonewall jackson • lee • sickles • hooker
Part two of a three-part series on the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 1863.
• chancellorsville • stonewall jackson • lee • sickles • hooker
The Captain General: Nathaniel Lyon, Part VI
Lyon immersed himself in the struggle for the St. Louis arsenal soon after his arrival. His powerful ally of Frank Blair would prove crucial in gaining for Lyon the rank of general, and gaining for Governor Jackson a very large headache.
• nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war • wilson's creek • claiborne fox jackson
Lyon immersed himself in the struggle for the St. Louis arsenal soon after his arrival. His powerful ally of Frank Blair would prove crucial in gaining for Lyon the rank of general, and gaining for Governor Jackson a very large headache.
• nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war • wilson's creek • claiborne fox jackson
The Flames of War: Nathaniel Lyon, Part V
Lyon was transferred from Kansas to Missouri in early 1861, during the height of the secession crisis. In many ways, his new assignment was the equivilent of raising a lightning rod in the middle of a thunderstorm.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • civil war in missouri
Lyon was transferred from Kansas to Missouri in early 1861, during the height of the secession crisis. In many ways, his new assignment was the equivilent of raising a lightning rod in the middle of a thunderstorm.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • civil war in missouri
The Forgotten Battle: Globe Tavern- August 18-21, 1864
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
• american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
• american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
The Purpose of Power: Nathaniel Lyon, Part III
Lyon would see action in the Mexican War in the late 1840's, followed by several years of service in California. The future West Coast state would also be the scene for an incredible act of barbarism, brought about by Lyon's volcanic temper and twisted sense of justice.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war
Lyon would see action in the Mexican War in the late 1840's, followed by several years of service in California. The future West Coast state would also be the scene for an incredible act of barbarism, brought about by Lyon's volcanic temper and twisted sense of justice.
• nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war
Missouri Compromise of 1819
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
• missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
• missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
Political Causes of the Civil War
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
• causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
• causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2
• federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
• federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
• ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
• ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
Battle Above the Clouds
The Battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga in November of 1863, took place in a heavy mist on the mountain. Were unseen forces at work in this Battle Above the Clouds?
• american civil war • lookout mountain • tennessee • battle of chattanooga • war between the states
The Battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga in November of 1863, took place in a heavy mist on the mountain. Were unseen forces at work in this Battle Above the Clouds?
• american civil war • lookout mountain • tennessee • battle of chattanooga • war between the states
Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Drafting Into A Cause: Confederate Conscription
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
• confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
• confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
General Pierre Beauregard
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
• general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
• general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
I Shall Win My Spurs: Everett Peabody, Part III
Peabody would see his first serious actions of the war at Lexington, Missouri, in September 1861, where he was wounded twice. He also revealed a temper that fall that nearly got him into hot water on two different occasions.
• everett peabody • siege of lexington missouri • missouri in the civil war • shiloh • battle of shiloh
Peabody would see his first serious actions of the war at Lexington, Missouri, in September 1861, where he was wounded twice. He also revealed a temper that fall that nearly got him into hot water on two different occasions.
• everett peabody • siege of lexington missouri • missouri in the civil war • shiloh • battle of shiloh
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis and Slavery
Jefferson Davis believes that slavery is necessary to establish the southern cotton trade and that emancipation will eventually come.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • emancipation • slavery
Jefferson Davis believes that slavery is necessary to establish the southern cotton trade and that emancipation will eventually come.
• jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • emancipation • slavery
John Francis Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
• john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
• john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
John Wesley Hardin 1
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
• john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
• john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
John Wesley Hardin 2
John Wesley Hardin, after a Waco, Texas shoot-out, is put in jail. He kills his jailer and escapes.
• john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • waco • texas
John Wesley Hardin, after a Waco, Texas shoot-out, is put in jail. He kills his jailer and escapes.
• john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • waco • texas
Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part I
While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor.
• liberia house • manassas national military park • first manassas • first bull run • second manassas
While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor.
• liberia house • manassas national military park • first manassas • first bull run • second manassas
Making the Star-Spangled Banner
Some 350,000 hand-sewn stitches were used in making the wool bunting flag that would fly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
• war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Some 350,000 hand-sewn stitches were used in making the wool bunting flag that would fly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
• war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Monkshood, Mint and Marigolds
If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
• jekka's complete herb book • growing organic herbs • monkshood • moroccan mint • marigolds
If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
• jekka's complete herb book • growing organic herbs • monkshood • moroccan mint • marigolds
No Man So Likely: Everett Peabody, Part II
Peabody would spend most of the 1850's in Missouri, helping to build railroads. With the coming of the war in 1861 he would join the Union ranks, and would see his first action before the end of the year.
• everett peabody • missouri in the civil war • siege of lexington missouri • civil war • american civil war
Peabody would spend most of the 1850's in Missouri, helping to build railroads. With the coming of the war in 1861 he would join the Union ranks, and would see his first action before the end of the year.
• everett peabody • missouri in the civil war • siege of lexington missouri • civil war • american civil war