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Teacher, Preacher, Soldier, Spy
How the headmaster of a Washington boys’ school became a Rebel spy—and tried to kidnap Lincoln
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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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Facts, information and articles about Confederate Army during The Civil War Confederate Army summary: […]
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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.
John Wilkes Booth
Facts, information and articles about John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln John […]
Slavery In America
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‘With malice toward none’: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln and his wife, Mary, went to Ford’s Theater for an evening’s entertainment, although more than one person warned him it was too dangerous.
The Abolitionist Movement: Resistance to Slavery From the Colonial Era to the Civil War
Learn about the abolitionist movement, from its roots in the colonial era to the major figures who fought to end slavery, up through the Civil War.