Lincoln’s famous flair for words couldn’t compete with the gravity of emancipation.
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Arthur Macarthur
Facts, information and articles about Arthur MacArthur, a Civil War General during the American […]
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‘Kick the Bully’: Michael Collins Launches the 1921 Irish Rebellion
Leading Irish rebels to victory over Britain in 1921, Michael Collins wrote the script for the Vietcong and Taliban.
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The Gun That Should Have Changed Everything
An 1864 battle in Denmark foretold the advent of mechanized death
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Book Review: The Long Road to Antietam, by Richard Slotkin
The Long Road to Antietam, by Richard Slotkin, draws connections between the Union victory at that bloody 1862 battle and Lincoln’s decision to free the slaves.
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MHQ Reviews: Richard Slotkin’s Long Road to Antietam
Harold Holzer reviews Richard Slotkin’s book describing Robert E. Lee’s Maryland offensive that ended at Antietam
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Nelson’s Pursuit of Napoleon’s Egypt Expedition
Admiral Horatio Nelson’s search for the French fleet transporting Napoleon’s Egypt expedition lasted nearly three months and was plagued by setbacks. Nevertheless, it led to one of the most lopsided victories in naval history.
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How Truman Led the Charge in Congressional Oversight
Harry Truman took on wasteful contractors during World War II and improved Congress’ public image.
Abraham Lincoln Quotes
Famous Quotes From President Abraham Lincoln In addition to being a famous President during […]
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Operation Cedar Falls: Search and Destroy in the Iron Triangle
Criticized for advocating a big-unit war, Gen. Westmoreland launched Cedar Falls in Jan. 1967 to assault a VC bastion