Video: The Civil War
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The American Civil War gives us many lessons from Civil War battles. As Florida was the Breadbasket of the Confederacy, the Brooksville Raid, in 1864 and now, teaches us critical lessons. Learn and live - or die
By Michael K. Miller | Published 2/19/2008
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This paper highlights one of the main reasons the Civil War occurred as well as the military efficiencies on and off the battle field of the Union and Confederate armies.
By A.D. | Published 7/27/2006
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It is widely known as "The Brother's War".
By Stephen Shiflett | Published 1/17/2007
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In the annuls of American history is the name of Susie King Taylor. Taylor's incredible life was spent teaching and nursing the men during the Civil War.
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 11/29/2005
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The American Civil War was the first example of modern warfare.Evidence for this is the combination of technological advancements in firearms, artillery, and transportation and the devastating strategies employed by Grant and his subordinates.
By Christopher A. Miller | Published 11/21/2005
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The life of African American Soldiers during the Civil War was brutal. Life as a soldier during the Battle of Gettysburg was very demanding.
By Jennifer Salerno | Published 6/19/2006
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Mr. Stolyarov writes that the condition of slaves in the United States actually worsened prior to the Civil War; thinkers on both sides of the issue acknowledged this and saw the need for action either to decisively strike back against slavery or to entrench it permanently.
By G. Stolyarov II | Published 5/23/2007
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People who are fascinated with the history of the Civil War find visiting the sites of the battles interesting. There are towns that commemorates this important period in American history with parks and recreations of battles scenes
By Christine Bude | Published 4/3/2007
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The Southern historical interpretation of the Civil War is reviewed from its infancy to its acceptance nationally, and finally its legacy is discussed.
By Robert Bruce Donald | Published 2/16/2007
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Do you have a Civil War enthusiast in your family? Here are some great gift ideas for you to consider.
By Brian Tubbs | Published 11/18/2006
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Recently, artist John Sims, as part of an art exhibit called "AfroProvocations," hung a display of a Confederate flag hung by a noose in a Florida art museum. bringing once again to the fore one of the silliest of debates: the cause of the American Civil War.
By Ian Saxine | Published 4/19/2007
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In the Fayetteville, North Carolina area, some of the last chapters of the Civil War were written in fire and blood. Read on to learn more about how the Civil War touched this area.
By Roy Barnes | Published 7/6/2007
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While we concentrate on honoring the veterans of our most recent wars this Memorial Day, one small Nebraska community has not forgotten the important role Civil War veterans played in its development.
By Todd Epp | Published 5/31/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 6/17/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 6/25/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/12/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/12/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/12/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/12/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/2/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/2/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/2/2007
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This sequel to "Civil War Lingo: Birth of a New Language" presents more of the richly inventive expressions of the American Civil War (1861-65). The words and phrases fall into three broad categories: general language of the era, military terms, and soldiers' lingo.
By Key Woods | Published 7/13/2007
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The fire of the American Civil War forged not only a new national identity but also a new national language.
By Key Woods | Published 5/22/2007
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The St. Louis area puts you in touch with two of the biggest names of the Civil War-Lincoln and Grant. Both these men were instrumental, giants among their peers and in the history books.
By Kristie Poehler | Published 11/7/2005
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The following is a comparison of the two generals who led the opposing forces during the Civil War. A key focus point is how they are regarded today.
By Matthew | Published 12/4/2005
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A Civil War chess set is an ideal gift for history buffs, collectors of commemorative items and chess players alike. It provides excellent historical value about many aspects of this famous North-versus-South battle.
By Julia Williams | Published 12/9/2005
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The American Civil War was fueled by a myriad of differences between the Northern and Southern States. This paper presents and discusses these differences in an effort to better understand what drove the conflict.
By Edward Raver | Published 12/20/2006
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Although there are many Civil War battlefields in America, some are more famous and have more to offer the Civil War buff than others. Major battle sites are explored here, what to do and what to see.
By Lacie Schaeffer | Published 1/20/2006
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Putting aside the popular myths, the American Civil War started for a variety of social, economic and political factors. This paper discusses these factors in detail.
By Edward Raver | Published 2/3/2007
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A look at the lives of two Vermont brothers throughout the American Civil War. This research paper follows the brothers using their diaries and letters.
By MrPeanut05 | Published 3/13/2008
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The Battle of Antietam is considered the Bloodiest Day of the American Civil War.
By Susannah Lewis | Published 2/14/2008
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Although men took to the fields and fought, many women took up arms in disguise, nursed sick, and made integral contributions to society. Here are a few ways that women served during the Civil War.
By Molly Carter | Published 9/30/2007
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Behind the cause of every war, there are always reasons and motives. The Civil War was America¡¯s deadliest war fought on home soil; however, it was inevitable just like any other nation¡¯s civil war.
By Xander N. | Published 6/21/2007
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An analysis of both Union and Confederate soldiers' reasons for fighting in the American Civil War using solider letters, memoirs/diaries and period poems and music.
By Christin Shullo | Published 4/14/2008
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This article analyzes how the Civil War started and how the conflict was resolved with a politcal conflict resolution view.
By Ava McKinnon | Published 9/27/2007
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A survey of the causes of the Civil War and how economic and social interests outweighed slavery.
By Brennan McKinney | Published 2/14/2008
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A survey of the Reconstruction era from after the Civil War up until the election of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877.
By Brennan McKinney | Published 2/18/2008
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Dorence Atwater, a humble civil war private made it possible for Clara Barton and himself to allow families to visit the graves of their loved ones at Andersonville. Their aunt/nephew relationship was life-long. True 'happily ever after' stories are rare but this is one.
By Deborah Safranski | Published 6/15/2008
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A look at how race and gender became a highly charged political issue during the Civil War era. Includes references and excerpts.
By Matt Schirano | Published 3/16/2006
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Article was written for National We The People and The Constitution competition. Covers various topic and can be used as an excellent resource. Covers topics such as slavery, finding a national identity, and other in depth subjects.
By Kris Karkoski | Published 7/26/2006
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Examines the common misconception of the causes to the Civil War and presents evidence to the true cause of the major conflict.
By Kyle Walkley | Published 5/7/2008
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Although the efforts of many women during the civil war weren't heavily focused upon in history teachings, this paper illustrates that without the efforts of many women, the war and society would have been vastly different without their efforts.
By Matthew Russell | Published 6/27/2007
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From the viewpoints of the participants, the civil war in the former Yugoslavia that led to its breakup between 1991 and 1995 was completely rational. Likewise, the escalation of the conflict was rational within context.
By Remark | Published 5/25/2007
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An overview of the major events between 1857 and 1861 in America that led to the American Civil War.
By N. Katers | Published 4/10/2006
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A Poignant and Vivid Look at The Civil War.
By Lisa Ann | Published 9/23/2007
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Most things that people believe about the Civil War are untrue.
By Chris Creech | Published 1/13/2007
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Even after it became clear that there would be no quick victory in the Civil War, it was not a foregone conclusion that the Union would prevail over the Confederacy...
By Andrew Murphy | Published 1/14/2008
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a look at why the civil war was such a key part to our nation's history
By robert hoehn | Published 9/27/2007
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Originally constructed in 1833, the Old State Bank in Decatur, Alabama, is both a museum and a national historic landmark. The Old State Bank is one of only four building to survive the American Civil War.
By Jerry Garner | Published 7/31/2007
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An essay concerning the legendary Battle at Vicksburg during the American Civil War.
By Susannah Lewis | Published 2/14/2008
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The Last Full Measure is a great example of how important the first line of a literary work of fiction is to setting up the story.
By Roy Barnes | Published 3/23/2006
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Artist Andy Amato's exhibit entitled "Custer and the Civil War" will be featured at Mainstreet, Inc. at 118 E. Front St. during Monroe's Ninth Annual Custer Week. The exhibit will be viewable from 10:30 am until 1 pm Monday through Friday or by chance October 1-7, 2007.
By Lily Whyte | Published 9/18/2007
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In the civil war, geography, political leadership, manpower, and industrial capacity played a role in the advantages of the North and South. The South had the upper hand in the case of geography.
By Deborah McDowell | Published 5/14/2007
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The Civil War Walking Tour is a self-guided historical attraction in Decatur, Alabama. Located in Northern Alabama, the City of Decatur was the scene of numerous skirmishes and scenes of street to street fighting that left most of the town burned to ash.
By Jerry Garner | Published 7/31/2007
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The issue of post-Civil War conditions issue has many intricacies and matters to consider but, in the end, one can state with absolute certainty that he North won the war.
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez | Published 7/25/2007
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An essay concerning the Reconstruction phase post Civil War.
By Susannah Lewis | Published 2/14/2008
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A college research paper on about the Confederate Partisan Rangers during the American Civil War
By Julian Chippendale | Published 4/2/2007
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The American Civil War (1861-65) affected not only the nation's politics but also its language. One of the linguistic categories most dramatically influenced by the events of that time was the language of money.
By Key Woods | Published 7/4/2007
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Each Fall, a series of skirmishes and battles take control of the landscape surrounding Decatur, Alabama. Known formally as the September Skirmish Civil War Re-Enactment.
By Jerry Garner | Published 7/31/2007
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For the history buff, Vicksburg holds many treasures. After all, this is where the fate of the nation was decided in 1863. Brimming with Civil War history, the beautiful city is accented everywhere you look with monuments and glimpses of the past.
By Kelley Branch | Published 6/12/2007
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Boring textbooks don't have to be the only resources for young adults to learn about history. There are lots of accurate, well-written fictional accounts of the Civil War.
By Angela Harris | Published 2/22/2007
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Touching on five key points of the American Civil War
By Rose Alexis | Published 1/18/2007
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Gettysburg battlefield whose bloody history helped shape America during the Civil War, but history is slowly disappearing from the area
By scott baker | Published 8/21/2006
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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was one of a few women to serve as a physician in the Civil War, she received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was an advocate for increased rights for women whose actions alienated her fellow suffragists and led to arrests.
By Elizabeth Caskey | Published 8/24/2006
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The Civil War has been the subject of numerous books and movies. But most have ignored the contributions of many brave women during the war.
By Beth Anderson Goldman | Published 4/24/2007
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The Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa, Illinois will be the site for a Civil War Reenactment on the weekend of September 15-16, 2007.
By Christine Bude | Published 9/5/2007
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A look at the pre-Civil War "cult of domesticity", and how American women became more active in society from the 1820s to the 1860s. Includes discussions of iconic women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Clara Barton and Susie King Taylor.
By Carbatonic Funk | Published 2/15/2008
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An overview of some of the better known Civil War Prisons.
By Gettysburg Reb | Published 2/28/2008
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There are always those mysterious ancestors that perplex genealogists. Who were their parents? Why did they die? Where are they buried?
By rosemeadow | Published 5/8/2007
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It is widely believed that the Civil War was about the issue of slavery. It's possible that's why some men fought, but the real cause of the war stemmed from the natural differences between North and South, Industrial and Agrarian.
By Ria | Published 4/30/2005
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Hamas has brought their moderate comrades of the Fatah Party into a civil war over the Palestinian territories' method of annihilating Israel.
By Chadd De Las Casas | Published 6/14/2007
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MaGee Farm in Mobile, Alabama, is a top attraction due to it's historic connection to the American Civil War. It was at the Historic MaGee Farm that Confederate General Richard Taylor surrendered to Union General E.R.S. Canby.
By Jerry Garner | Published 6/8/2007
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The History Channel's "Sex and the Civil War," examines sex and some of the roles of women during a pivotal time in our nation's history...
By Jennifer Anne Hart | Published 11/18/2006
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Vicksburg: The Battle that Won the Civil War by Mary Ann Fraser is an information book geared towards children around age ten and at a fifth grade reading level.
By Deborah Dera | Published 8/27/2007
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An analysis of the economic ideological divide that led to the American Civil War and whether Reconstruction was a positive or negative endeavor.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 1/11/2007
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Gettysburg, PA offers more to do than the usual Civil Wars tours.
By Amalynn | Published 8/19/2007
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The Civil War was a fight for many things. It was a fight for territory, for power, and for the continuation or abolishment of slavery. The future United States was split into the Union and the Confederates. With such strong wills and moral differences...
By Nick O. Laz | Published 12/5/2006
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I have been a student of the Civil War, or War Between the States for many years of my life. I have seen re-enactments and watched with awe and a chilled spine.
By D. J. Poe | Published 6/11/2007
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With the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War coming up in five years time, I let my imagination run riot. Could it happen again? The USA has always been a two-party democracy, of course, but I cannot recall the country ever being so polarized.
By Firoze Hirjikaka | Published 1/27/2007
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Although Civil War soldiers suffered from modern weapons like the repeater riffle, they did not have access to modern medical care...
By Andrew Murphy | Published 12/21/2007
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At a small farm near Durham Station, North Carolina, Confederate General Joseph Johnston surrendered the Confederacy to Union General William Tecumseh Sherman on April 26, 1865.
By Bryan Privette | Published 1/17/2007
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President Davis is reluctant to listen to Johnston's suggestion that defeat is inevitable, even after news arrives that Lee has surrendered.
By Bryan Privette | Published 1/17/2007
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After the war was won, the North had to decide how to handle the South. Congress wanted a complete reconstruction of southern politics. It was to be a long and harsh plan for rejoining the Union.
By Kimberly Kenyon | Published 6/26/2008
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A few recommendations of places to seek out Civil War ghosts in West Virginia.
By Jeffrey Moats | Published 7/15/2008
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10 things for the Civil War Buff on your Christmas List.
By Randy Inman | Published 12/1/2006
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The Civil War series could possibly be the greatest idea that marvel comics comprised since its inception of the Submariner and Fantastic Four creation.
By alfonso coley | Published 4/27/2008
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Visitors from all over the United States are expected to gather in the small city of Monroe, Michigan to join Monroe residents this fall as they celebrate General George Armstrong Custer and Michigan's role in the Civil War with the Ninth Annual Custer Week.
By Lily Whyte | Published 8/2/2007
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History buffs and war buffs alike include the Civil War theme as one of their favorite memorabilias to collect. This list includes a small sampling of the vast variety of items available of Civil War memorabilia.
By Donna | Published 11/25/2006
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This is a rubuttal piece against all of the unfair stereotypes about Southern people. There is even at least one AC article about how ignorant Southerners are, and that's a very small start of the prejudical pieces that I see.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/26/2006
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Historical artifacts never lose their value. The more rare and better quality the piece, but higher the value. it is best to specialize in one or two items, because the scope of the genre is so wide. Find a reliable dealer.
By Melanie Thomas | Published 11/28/2006
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The disbanding of the armies of the North and South is discussed. How the soldiers were treated after the surrender.
By Gettysburg Reb | Published 4/14/2008
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