The role of American Indians in the Civil War amounts to more than just […]
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Rejected! These Famous People Were Turned Down by the Military—At Least at First
Some were rejected on the basis of height and race—others for undescended testicles…
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Chance and the Civil War
Since the first clash of armies, gambling and war have been uneasy bedfellows. From […]
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The Killing of Uncle John
Major General John Sedgwick fatally misjudged the accuracy of Confederate sharpshooters at Spotsylvania. “I […]
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Dueling Diarists in Winchester
Of all the towns and villages in the Union or Confederacy during the Civil […]
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War Outside the Lines: Sharpshooters
It was a perfect shot —the kind that on May 9, 1864, Union Major […]
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Johnadab Bowles
NAME: Johnadab Bowles DATES: 1842 to 1909 ALLEGIANCE: Union HIGHEST RANK: Private UNIT: 67th […]
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The 1862 Sioux Uprising
The deadly conflict in Minnesota marked a dark turning point in relations between the tribe and the U.S. government.
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In Teapot Dome Case, Supreme Court Cemented Congressional Power to Investigate
Case has been repeatedly cited this year in commentary about House probe of Trump administration.
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Daily Quiz for November 4, 2019
The first Army Medal of Honor was awarded in this year.