Posts Tagged ‘civil war’
Liberating the Black: Why the Civil War Wasn’t Enough (Part 3)
Abraham Lincoln knew there was only one way to correct the grievous, sinful injustice of slavery. Furthermore, he knew it would likely require either a miracle from God or a war…
Read MoreJuneteenth: Perfecting the Republic (Part 2)
.. Let’s be honest: the Civil War was far from “civil.” And this social conflict composes more than a North-South geography, despite the narrative of the Mason-Dixon line. Neither was…
Read MoreJune 19: Why “Juneteeth” Matters to Black America (Part One)
June 19. Also known as “Juneteenth.” Since June 17, 2021, it’s been a federally-recognized national holiday, signed into law by President Joe Biden. It’s been a “Black American Holiday” for…
Read MoreMemorial Day History: How Former Slaves Created a National Holiday
American summers revolve around three holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Memorial Day and Labor Day are the bookends. The July 4th celebration is the centerpiece. Most Americans…
Read MoreArlington: The Odd Founding of America’s Military Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery has been burying American soldiers since the Civil War. Due to the high casualty rate of the Civil War, Union fatalities quickly populated established military cemeteries in…
Read MoreThe Battle Hymn of the Republic: The Story Behind the Anthem
“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord! He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored.” The “Battle Hymn of the…
Read MoreJohn Ericsson: The Swede that Saved the Union
When it comes to America’s naval history, few had more influence on battleship design than a man named John Ericsson. In fact, it’s a Swedish story better than ABBA. Ericsson…
Read MoreAbraham Lincoln Assassinated
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln was an unexpected first for America. Four sitting presidents have been killed: Abraham Lincoln (1865), James A. Garfield (1881), William McKinley (1901), and John F.…
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