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Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part II
For the former Confederates who had volunteered to serve the Union, harsh conditions as well as the possibility of a slow, painful death had been ever present while in prison. This fact undoubtedly played a role for many of those who did volunteer. As they would soon discover however, an escape from prison did not always mean an escape from equally harsh conditions or even death.
galvanized yankees • civil war • prisoners of war • civil war • american civil war
For the former Confederates who had volunteered to serve the Union, harsh conditions as well as the possibility of a slow, painful death had been ever present while in prison. This fact undoubtedly played a role for many of those who did volunteer. As they would soon discover however, an escape from prison did not always mean an escape from equally harsh conditions or even death.
galvanized yankees • civil war • prisoners of war • civil war • american civil war
Will violence lead to peace?
When violence occurs in the Middle East, it also carries a mixed baggage of opinions and hardens animosities among already sensitive populations all over the world.
terrorism • terror • terrorist • hezbollah • israel
When violence occurs in the Middle East, it also carries a mixed baggage of opinions and hardens animosities among already sensitive populations all over the world.
terrorism • terror • terrorist • hezbollah • israel
Mesopotamia – Warring City-States
Approaching the height of its power, Sumer was a confederacy (loose union) of city-states, often with one dominating at a given period of time until the rise of Akkad.
sargon • akkad • dark age • city-state • semitic
Approaching the height of its power, Sumer was a confederacy (loose union) of city-states, often with one dominating at a given period of time until the rise of Akkad.
sargon • akkad • dark age • city-state • semitic
Airfields at Sea
The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.
aircraft carrier • battleship • navy • aircraft • ww ii
The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.
aircraft carrier • battleship • navy • aircraft • ww ii
Atheist's Heavenly Predictions
A brief look at the near death experience of atheist Howard Storm who, after spending time with Jesus in the afterlife, received several heavenly predictions.
howard storm • afterlife • jesus • heavenly predictions • near death experiences
A brief look at the near death experience of atheist Howard Storm who, after spending time with Jesus in the afterlife, received several heavenly predictions.
howard storm • afterlife • jesus • heavenly predictions • near death experiences
Cedar Creek Part I: A Prelude to Battle
This article presents the events which led to the Battle of Cedar Creek in October 1864. This is the first of a three-part piece.
philip sheridan • cedar creek • battle of • 1864 • jubal early
This article presents the events which led to the Battle of Cedar Creek in October 1864. This is the first of a three-part piece.
philip sheridan • cedar creek • battle of • 1864 • jubal early
Cedar Creek Part II: Early Attacks Sheridan
The second of a three-part article about this finale of the Valley Campaign of 1864. This piece details the actual happenings of the battle on October 19, 1864.
cedar creek • jubal early • philip sheridan • valley campaign • u.s. civil war
The second of a three-part article about this finale of the Valley Campaign of 1864. This piece details the actual happenings of the battle on October 19, 1864.
cedar creek • jubal early • philip sheridan • valley campaign • u.s. civil war
George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
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
Lincoln, Liberty, and Power
The way Americans perceive liberty and power was changed forever by the circumstances and decisions made during the Civil War.
lincoln • liberty • power • america • history
The way Americans perceive liberty and power was changed forever by the circumstances and decisions made during the Civil War.
lincoln • liberty • power • america • history
Remembrance of Korean War Draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
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
Student Unions - A Hot Bed of Political Activism
From the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 to the Iranian election protests of 2009, students continue to be at the centre of political demonstrations worldwide.
student union protests • political activism • young people against elections • teenagers against war • kent state killings
From the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 to the Iranian election protests of 2009, students continue to be at the centre of political demonstrations worldwide.
student union protests • political activism • young people against elections • teenagers against war • kent state killings
The Harlem Hellfighters
The members of this all-black unit distinguished themselves in the First World War, but their efforts were not appreciated when they returned to the United States.
the harlem hellfighters • african-american 369 infantry • first world war • united states • fighting in the argonne
The members of this all-black unit distinguished themselves in the First World War, but their efforts were not appreciated when they returned to the United States.
the harlem hellfighters • african-american 369 infantry • first world war • united states • fighting in the argonne
The Politics of the Thirteenth Amendment
Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 freeing many slaves. Its scope was limited and the 13th Amendment was needed to complete the job.
thirteenth amendment • emancipation proclamation • slavery • involuntary servitude • abraham lincoln
Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 freeing many slaves. Its scope was limited and the 13th Amendment was needed to complete the job.
thirteenth amendment • emancipation proclamation • slavery • involuntary servitude • abraham lincoln
General Shelby In Mexico 1865
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
Magic Reading
I first heard of the "Magic Tree House," book series from my grandson, Brandon. He told me about the books and was very excited about the adventures of Jack and Annie, the main characters in the book. Upon reading this series, I found the books to be a wonderful experience for young readers.
great books for kids • reading • literacy • magic tree house • dinosuars before dark
I first heard of the "Magic Tree House," book series from my grandson, Brandon. He told me about the books and was very excited about the adventures of Jack and Annie, the main characters in the book. Upon reading this series, I found the books to be a wonderful experience for young readers.
great books for kids • reading • literacy • magic tree house • dinosuars before dark
The Eisenhower Presidency
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
The Rise of Abraham Lincoln
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
What are Tim Russert's Red or Blue States?
Winning more electoral votes than any President since Bill Clinton's 1996 trouncing of Bob Dole, Barack Obama's win initiated a philosophical change in America.
2008 election • president obama • bill clinton • bob dole • stars and bars
Winning more electoral votes than any President since Bill Clinton's 1996 trouncing of Bob Dole, Barack Obama's win initiated a philosophical change in America.
2008 election • president obama • bill clinton • bob dole • stars and bars
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
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Baby in the Palace - PART I
At last, Russia had an heir to its throne. Born in the midst of the turmoil that was the Russo-Japanese war, Aleksei Nikolaievich was indeed a ray of light -- a Sunbeam -- and the most anxiously awaited Baby in the Winter Palace. This is the first half of his life.
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
At last, Russia had an heir to its throne. Born in the midst of the turmoil that was the Russo-Japanese war, Aleksei Nikolaievich was indeed a ray of light -- a Sunbeam -- and the most anxiously awaited Baby in the Winter Palace. This is the first half of his life.
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
Baby in the Palace - PART II
Delve into the life of Russia's last Tsar-to-Be, Aleksei Nikolaievich Romanov. This article covers the years of his life for which he is most famous -- neither the innocent playing in the nursery, nor the laughter of his fifth birthday. Here, you will find him after illness tightened its grasp on his life. Here you will read of war, and of the Revolution. Yet you will also see Aleksei's own personal sunshine glimmmer again down the palace halls...
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
Delve into the life of Russia's last Tsar-to-Be, Aleksei Nikolaievich Romanov. This article covers the years of his life for which he is most famous -- neither the innocent playing in the nursery, nor the laughter of his fifth birthday. Here, you will find him after illness tightened its grasp on his life. Here you will read of war, and of the Revolution. Yet you will also see Aleksei's own personal sunshine glimmmer again down the palace halls...
aleksei • aleksey • alexei • alexis • romanov
The Burial Of Shelbys Flag
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
So you want to have a Millennium Baby, baby?
The author jumps on the Millennium Bandwagon with a tongue-in-cheek look at what's in store for parents in the next century.
millennium • parenting • fatherhood • babies • children
The author jumps on the Millennium Bandwagon with a tongue-in-cheek look at what's in store for parents in the next century.
millennium • parenting • fatherhood • babies • children
The Human Right to Self-Determination
International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.
self-determination • right to self determination • human rights • human rights law • kosovo independence
International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.
self-determination • right to self determination • human rights • human rights law • kosovo independence
Humani Generis Unitas and the Jews
History may never know how the Nazis would have reacted if the encyclical was promulgated at the height of growing Jewish persecution in the Third Reich in early 1939.
the lost encyclical of pious xi • humani generis unitas • mit brennender sorge • catholicism and anti-semitism • pious xi and the jews
History may never know how the Nazis would have reacted if the encyclical was promulgated at the height of growing Jewish persecution in the Third Reich in early 1939.
the lost encyclical of pious xi • humani generis unitas • mit brennender sorge • catholicism and anti-semitism • pious xi and the jews
Ohio Indian Wars
After his first defeat, American President George Washington ordered an even larger invasion of Indian territory in 1791.
little turtle • miami confederacy • ohion indian wars • general arthur st. clair • wabash river
After his first defeat, American President George Washington ordered an even larger invasion of Indian territory in 1791.
little turtle • miami confederacy • ohion indian wars • general arthur st. clair • wabash river
Pope Clement V's Loyalties
Against commonly accepted truths, Pope Clement V was a pro-English pope with deep ties to the King of England, Edward I (Longshanks).
pope clement v • avignon papacy • french king • philip the fair • edward i
Against commonly accepted truths, Pope Clement V was a pro-English pope with deep ties to the King of England, Edward I (Longshanks).
pope clement v • avignon papacy • french king • philip the fair • edward i
Sex, Bombs and the Search for Meaning…
My country is dropping bombs on Baghdad and I’m thinking about sex and the lessons we can learn from it.
women's issues; politics; peace and war; existenti
My country is dropping bombs on Baghdad and I’m thinking about sex and the lessons we can learn from it.
women's issues; politics; peace and war; existenti
The Human Security Crisis
The face of security in international relations is changing. Instead of traditional ideas of security threatening world peace, we're now facing a 'human security' crisis.
human security • security • realism • liberalism • environment and climate change
The face of security in international relations is changing. Instead of traditional ideas of security threatening world peace, we're now facing a 'human security' crisis.
human security • security • realism • liberalism • environment and climate change
The Southern Plantation Lady - A Different Kind of Slave?
An article about the Plantation Ladies of the Southern States of America prior to the American Civil War.
pre-civil war • america • women • history • plantation
An article about the Plantation Ladies of the Southern States of America prior to the American Civil War.
pre-civil war • america • women • history • plantation
The War to Suppress Yankee Arrogance?
The different names by which the Civil War is referred.
civil war • names of the civil war • names of civil war battles • war between the states
The different names by which the Civil War is referred.
civil war • names of the civil war • names of civil war battles • war between the states
Welcome to World Building
Introduction to what's involved in world building
geography • culture • religion • fiction • history
Introduction to what's involved in world building
geography • culture • religion • fiction • history
2010 Vancouver Games and Olympic Truce for Peace
Vancouver's 2012 Olympics is a chance for athletic showmanship - and a cessation of war hostilities. Revived in the 20th century, Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition.
2010 olympics • vancouver • olympic truce • ancient greece • olympics
Vancouver's 2012 Olympics is a chance for athletic showmanship - and a cessation of war hostilities. Revived in the 20th century, Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition.
2010 olympics • vancouver • olympic truce • ancient greece • olympics
Isolationism in the 1920s and 1930s
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.
isolationism in the early 20th century • world war i and isolationism • pearl harbor and isolationism • american foreign policy and isolationism • foreign policy under fdr
Mystery Ship Uncovered by Hurricane Ike
What could be a Civil War blockade runner recently found exposed on the beach near Gulf Shores Alabama after Hurricane Ike.
hurricane ike • mystery ship • ft morgan ship • gulf shores ship • monticello
What could be a Civil War blockade runner recently found exposed on the beach near Gulf Shores Alabama after Hurricane Ike.
hurricane ike • mystery ship • ft morgan ship • gulf shores ship • monticello
Olympia and the Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Free Companies of the 14th Century
An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.
free companies • mercenaries • sir john hawkwood • white company • lances
An account of the professional mercenaries that ravaged and despoiled France, Spain and Italy during the latter half of the 14th century.
free companies • mercenaries • sir john hawkwood • white company • lances
The "Pig War"
The Pig War was not really a war, nor were any shots even fired. But hostilities had been brewing between the British and the Americans for months, and it wouldn’t have taken much to set off either side.
pig war • san juan islands • vancouver island • puget sound • boundary dispute
The Pig War was not really a war, nor were any shots even fired. But hostilities had been brewing between the British and the Americans for months, and it wouldn’t have taken much to set off either side.
pig war • san juan islands • vancouver island • puget sound • boundary dispute
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