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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.

Shia constitute 10 to 15 percent of Muslims, but are actually a majority around the oil-rich rim of the Persian Gulf.

Salute & Stay, Bowling Green's military attraction itinerary, offers visitors traveling on a budget unusual tourism destinations that honor sacrifices of U.S. soldiers.

The use of music when teaching American and European History adds a lively dimension to most any unit, while enabling students to experience a rich exposure to culture.

Years before the outbreak of the Civil War, Northerners and Southerners were sharply divided over whether the territories taken from Mexico should be opened to slavery.

The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.

March is National Women's History Month otherwise known as a perfect time to read up on the mothers, wives, and daughters of antiquity.

Fears of pushing Virginia toward secession led Lincoln and some Cabinet members to avoid reinforcing Gosport Naval Yard, a decision resulting in dire consequences.

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.

Emancipation began as a gradual process that culminated in Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, starting a path toward full social and political equality.

Although the nation has celebrated July 4th since the end of the 18th Century, the holiday has been frequently transformed to address contemporary national issues.

The capture and occupation of New Orleans closed the Mississippi River to trade and shut down the prosperous cotton exports to Europe while fueling Northern morale.

The oldest agricultural fair celebrates 190 years at its permanent location in Topsfield, Massachusetts, on the East Coast of the United States.

Chester is a beautiful city in the North West of England dating back to Roman times, and is a mecca for history fans. Its links with the English Civil War are strong.

Although renominated unanimously, Republicans had strong doubts that Abraham Lincoln would be returned to office given the shift in mood among Northern voters.

Only a Constitutional Amendment would guarantee an end to slavery in every state for all time despite earlier legislative acts and presidential proclamations.

Challenging Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policies, the Wade-Davis bill sought to severely limit political participation by rebellious Southern white males.

The zoo houses 1000 animals and provides entertainment for hours for people of all ages.

At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.

The death of Lincoln elevated Andrew Johnson to the presidency, allowing him to follow a lenient policy of restoration toward the South in defiance of the radicals.

The appointment of political generals by Abraham Lincoln was part of an effort to help unify the North and guarantee support from ethnic and political constituencies.

Revolutionary War History abounds in New Jersey. It seems fitting that battlegrounds would provide a rich history for a governor's mansion named "Drumthwacket".

The participation of Italian soldiers and volunteers during the American civil war could have been more relevant if General Garibaldi had accepted to lead them.

History is always subjective unless one considers dates and facts as constituting the entire discipline. How we write history determines how the public understands it.

Serving in the Congress as well as a three-term Ohio governor, Rutherford B Hayes was a war hero, highly educated, and a viable candidate for the presidency in 1876.

The Confederate government had no evacuation plans in effect, leaving Richmond to mob rule and self-inflicted destruction as Union troops advanced.

Hundreds of books have been written on the Civil War, but do Americans really understand why the South lost the war?

Congressional action will help save additional battlefield sites as local groups move forward with plans to purchase land in Virginia and Tennessee.

Liberal Republicans and Democrats reacted in 1872 to the Credit Mobilier scandal, abuse of the Spoils System, on-going Radical Reconstruction, and federal corruption.