Articles related to "Civilwar"



Harriet Tubman - Black Moses
Profile of Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad.
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FORT SCOTT: Outpost On The Indian Frontier
Fort Scott was one of the frontier outposts guarding the boundary of the short-lived "Permanent Indian Frontier" in the Kansas Territory.
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Finding Civil War Ancestors
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
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Angel of Mercy
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
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Military History for the Wargamer III
Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.,Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.
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Presidents and Principles
Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America.
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CADFAEL'S CREATOR
Edith Pargeter was the Shropshire woman behind the Brother Cadfael series of books.
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Historic Sites Vulnerable to Developers
Johnson's Island, site of a Civil War prison off shore in Lake Erie, is an ongoing archaeological dig, protecting it from development -- for now.
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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?
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Introducing Civil War Battles: A Sample Lesson Plan
Ideas to get you started teaching the Civil War battles in Louisiana to your junior high or middle schoolers. State education benchmarks are included.
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Joshua Chamberlain: Professor, Soldier, and Statesman
Throughout his life, Chamberlain was a man of honor, conviction, courage, and strength. But not unlike the soldiers who are fighting for freedom and principles today, Chamberlain was not untouched by his war experiences. This article explores Joshua Chamberlain's life, from his beginnings in Brewer, Maine, through the Civil War era and its aftermath.
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General George Pickett
Civil War General George Pickett lived an interesting life which took him from West Point, to a near-war with the British in Washington, to a famous Civil War battle.
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US Military History Attractions in Bowling Green
Salute & Stay, Bowling Green's military attraction itinerary, offers visitors traveling on a budget unusual tourism destinations that honor sacrifices of U.S. soldiers.
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Battle of Baton Rouge, August 1862
Louisiana was dominated by the North during most of the Civil War. What were the major events leading to the virtual loss of much of Louisiana to the Confederacy?
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Ink on Their Fingers
Newspapers were the primary source of information in the past. As a results, many interesting things can be found there, if you can find the papers!
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The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
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Life as a Civil War Soldier
Life as a Civil War soldier was very hard. Some did not return. Those who did shared memories that are now a part of history we will never forget.
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Camping 99 Destination Series: Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains region of western Virginia are wonderful places to camp and vacation. This article covers camping in and near the park, park and area attractions and provides links to futher, more detailed information on the Internet.
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George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
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