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Soldier and Politician Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.
jefferson davis • davis • confederate states of america • confederacy • president
Just One More Vote
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
Robert E. Lee - Confederate Hero
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
Robert E. Lee served the Confederate States of America with honor and devotion, but his career began with the United States Army.
robert e. lee • lee • confederate hero • beloved confederate commander • confederate
Robert E. Lee: Man of Conviction
General Robert E. Lee made a conscious effort to live by high standards throughout his life.
robert e lee • american civil war • confederate states of america • virginia • biblical principles
General Robert E. Lee made a conscious effort to live by high standards throughout his life.
robert e lee • american civil war • confederate states of america • virginia • biblical principles
When Republicans Were Radical
This article addresses the battle between Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans as to which branch of government would oversee the reconstruction efforts in the South.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • abraham lincoln • confederate states of america
This article addresses the battle between Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans as to which branch of government would oversee the reconstruction efforts in the South.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • abraham lincoln • confederate states of america
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
July 1--a monumental day for South Carolina. Our state is doing more than moving a flag. It's showing how much it has changed. Greenville News editorial writer, Beth Padgett, expresses her views.
civil war • confederate • flag • south carolina • gen.sherman
July 1--a monumental day for South Carolina. Our state is doing more than moving a flag. It's showing how much it has changed. Greenville News editorial writer, Beth Padgett, expresses her views.
civil war • confederate • flag • south carolina • gen.sherman
Cherokee & the Confederacy
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
CSS Shenandoah - Confederate Raider
The 58,000-mile voyage of the CSS Shenandoah marked the only time the flag of the Confederate States of America traversed the globe.
css shenandoah • last confederate ship to surrender • shenandoah • css shenandoah valiant confederate ship • confederate
The 58,000-mile voyage of the CSS Shenandoah marked the only time the flag of the Confederate States of America traversed the globe.
css shenandoah • last confederate ship to surrender • shenandoah • css shenandoah valiant confederate ship • confederate
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
The Loves of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
THE OTHER AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
Overview of American Lutheran Synods
This is an introduction into an overview of the Lutheran synods in America. Included is a timeline of Lutheran synod history in America.
synods • america • united states • mergers • splits
This is an introduction into an overview of the Lutheran synods in America. Included is a timeline of Lutheran synod history in America.
synods • america • united states • mergers • splits
Planning a Civil War Wedding
The first step in planning a Civil War wedding if it has not already been taken, is to choose which side of the conflict to represent.
civil war wedding • victorian wedding • north • south • union
The first step in planning a Civil War wedding if it has not already been taken, is to choose which side of the conflict to represent.
civil war wedding • victorian wedding • north • south • union
Special Days in History - May 6th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
famous birthdays and anniversaries that occurred o • the eiffel tower opened to the public in paris • george vth becomes king of england • the hindenburg dirigible burns at lakehurst new je • roger bannister breaks the 4 minute mile record
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
famous birthdays and anniversaries that occurred o • the eiffel tower opened to the public in paris • george vth becomes king of england • the hindenburg dirigible burns at lakehurst new je • roger bannister breaks the 4 minute mile record
The Election of 1856
The Election of 1856 is an interesting study in just how much the slavery issue had started to affect American politics and how sectionalism would facilitate the coming of the Civil War.
elections • civil war • slavery • politics • douglas
The Election of 1856 is an interesting study in just how much the slavery issue had started to affect American politics and how sectionalism would facilitate the coming of the Civil War.
elections • civil war • slavery • politics • douglas
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Important Women in Florida History
Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.
important women in florida history • florida women making a difference • women in florida history • important women in florida • florida's women in history
Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.
important women in florida history • florida women making a difference • women in florida history • important women in florida • florida's women in history
Indian Territory
After relocation, the Five Civilized Tribes settled into unfamiliar territory in Oklahoma. Gradually, however, they found their new home partitioned by the Americans.
indian territory • five civilized tribes • oklahoma • homestead act • confederacy and five civilized tribes
After relocation, the Five Civilized Tribes settled into unfamiliar territory in Oklahoma. Gradually, however, they found their new home partitioned by the Americans.
indian territory • five civilized tribes • oklahoma • homestead act • confederacy and five civilized tribes
Tense Presidential Interregnums
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The 1860 Census and Slavery in the United States
The 1860 census dispels myths about Southern slavery but also allows the researcher to develop new conclusions regarding the role of slavery and the coming of war.
1860 census and slavery • southern slavery • interpreting census data and slavery • blacks that owned slaves • slave demographics in the south
The 1860 census dispels myths about Southern slavery but also allows the researcher to develop new conclusions regarding the role of slavery and the coming of war.
1860 census and slavery • southern slavery • interpreting census data and slavery • blacks that owned slaves • slave demographics in the south
The Battle of St. Albans...Vermont
The story of a little known and even less talked about "battle" of the Civil War.
civil war • civil war battles • vermont and the civil war • st. albans
The story of a little known and even less talked about "battle" of the Civil War.
civil war • civil war battles • vermont and the civil war • st. albans
The Plot Against Abraham Lincoln
Mary Surratt was hanged, many believe, for the sins of her son. When she was died on July 7, 1865, she became another link in the unlucky chain of John Surratt, Jr.
john surratt • presidential assassination • abraham lincoln • lincoln conspiracy • confederate spy
Mary Surratt was hanged, many believe, for the sins of her son. When she was died on July 7, 1865, she became another link in the unlucky chain of John Surratt, Jr.
john surratt • presidential assassination • abraham lincoln • lincoln conspiracy • confederate spy
Three Important Inaugurations in US History
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy all entered the American Presidency at moments of great fear, yet each man led the nation to greater triumph.
important american inaugurations • inaururation of abraham lincoln • inauguration of franklin roosevelt • inauguration of john f. kennedy • crisis periods in american history
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy all entered the American Presidency at moments of great fear, yet each man led the nation to greater triumph.
important american inaugurations • inaururation of abraham lincoln • inauguration of franklin roosevelt • inauguration of john f. kennedy • crisis periods in american history
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lineage societies help members remember their history and honor those who sacrificed for their beliefs.
lineage society • lineage societies • daughters of the confederacy • udc • confederate states
Lineage societies help members remember their history and honor those who sacrificed for their beliefs.
lineage society • lineage societies • daughters of the confederacy • udc • confederate states
African American Presidents
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
Boston Harbor Ft. Warren Ghost – Lady in Black
Why was this wife of a captured Confederate Army lieutenant who was imprisoned in Fort Warren executed? Why does her specter wear black?
boston lady in black ghost • boston harbor lady in black ghost • fort warren lady in black ghost • massachusetts lady in black ghost • boston ghost
Why was this wife of a captured Confederate Army lieutenant who was imprisoned in Fort Warren executed? Why does her specter wear black?
boston lady in black ghost • boston harbor lady in black ghost • fort warren lady in black ghost • massachusetts lady in black ghost • boston ghost
Civil War Battles – Attack on Fort Sumter
The bloodiest chapter in American History began when Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
fort sumter • beauregard • anderson • secession • lincoln
The bloodiest chapter in American History began when Confederates opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
fort sumter • beauregard • anderson • secession • lincoln
Civil War Battles – First Manassas or Bull Run
Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.
manassas • mcdowell • johnston • henry house hill • stonewall jackson
Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.
manassas • mcdowell • johnston • henry house hill • stonewall jackson
Lincoln's Proclamation of April 15, 1861
The April 1861 Proclamation was not a war declaration, although Southern States would respond to it as if it was, setting the stage for a long and bloody conflict.
lincoln's proclamation of 1861 • lincoln calls for volunteers • results of the april 1861 proclamation • response of the south to lincoln's call for volunt • scope of lincoln's proclamation of 1861
The April 1861 Proclamation was not a war declaration, although Southern States would respond to it as if it was, setting the stage for a long and bloody conflict.
lincoln's proclamation of 1861 • lincoln calls for volunteers • results of the april 1861 proclamation • response of the south to lincoln's call for volunt • scope of lincoln's proclamation of 1861
Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor
Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, the wife of twelfth U.S. president Zachary, was one of several reclusive first ladies. Mrs. Taylor did not enjoy her role as America's first lady
margaret "peggy" mackall smith taylor • reclusive first lady • zachary taylor • twelth u.s. president • general zachary taylor during the mexican-american
Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, the wife of twelfth U.S. president Zachary, was one of several reclusive first ladies. Mrs. Taylor did not enjoy her role as America's first lady
margaret "peggy" mackall smith taylor • reclusive first lady • zachary taylor • twelth u.s. president • general zachary taylor during the mexican-american
More Than One Enemy
The Confederacy fired on Fort Sumter declaring the Union its military foe. Did the Southerners realize they were up against much more than just the Union army? Maybe, or maybe not.
american civil war • history • causes • union • battle
The Confederacy fired on Fort Sumter declaring the Union its military foe. Did the Southerners realize they were up against much more than just the Union army? Maybe, or maybe not.
american civil war • history • causes • union • battle
Perception - Rights vs ?
How do you learn about history, I love to use books, Literature provides the best way to learn. Take a walk as I discuss my thoughts from beginning to read a fantastic book on the Civil War of the United States of America.
civil war • books • history • correlations
How do you learn about history, I love to use books, Literature provides the best way to learn. Take a walk as I discuss my thoughts from beginning to read a fantastic book on the Civil War of the United States of America.
civil war • books • history • correlations
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.
lincoln • bush • presidents • abraham lincoln • george w. bush
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.
lincoln • bush • presidents • abraham lincoln • george w. bush
The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
Travel Pensacola for Beaches History Adventure
Pensacola, FL is the place for local seafood, swimming, deep sea fishing, and colorful history. Easily accessible it is a dream vacation destination for world travelers.
pensacola • florida • beaches • history • adventure
Pensacola, FL is the place for local seafood, swimming, deep sea fishing, and colorful history. Easily accessible it is a dream vacation destination for world travelers.
pensacola • florida • beaches • history • adventure
Virginia Military Institute Ghosts
Virginia Military Institute, or VMI, has a past steeped in tradition - and ghosts. Cadets' encounters with some spirits there have spanned several generations.
ghost • haunt • paranormal • vmi • virginia military institute
Virginia Military Institute, or VMI, has a past steeped in tradition - and ghosts. Cadets' encounters with some spirits there have spanned several generations.
ghost • haunt • paranormal • vmi • virginia military institute
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
Touched by the Finger of Fate: Altering History at the Battle of Shiloh, Part I
What would a study of history be without a little speculation now and then? In this article, we take a look at how two of the thousands of bullets fired during the battle of Shiloh may have altered the course of the Civil War. See if you agree.
civil war • shiloh • grant • ulysses grant • albert sidney johnston
What would a study of history be without a little speculation now and then? In this article, we take a look at how two of the thousands of bullets fired during the battle of Shiloh may have altered the course of the Civil War. See if you agree.
civil war • shiloh • grant • ulysses grant • albert sidney johnston
In the Shadow of Our Founders
First in a series of guest articles by Suite101.com history editors.
sucession • civil war • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
First in a series of guest articles by Suite101.com history editors.
sucession • civil war • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part One
Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
constitution • secession • lincoln • davis • jefferson
Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
constitution • secession • lincoln • davis • jefferson
We Are All Americans
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
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