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William Henry Johnson – Abraham Lincoln’s Valet
On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg was a whirlwind affair, lasting just 24 hours, yet packed with a relentless schedule. Despite retiring to bed late, Lincoln rose early on the 19th, embarking on a guided tour of the battlefield. The pivotal...
The Union Christmas Dinner
The festive period embodies a time for togetherness and absolution, where we graciously welcome loved ones, no matter the distance they have traveled or any past grievances we might harbor. What truly matters is our shared kinship. In the December 31, 1864, issue of...
Role of Irish Immigrants During the Civil War
Irish immigrants played a significant role in the American Civil War, fighting on both sides of the conflict. I have blogged about 4 Irish Related Civil War Items and St. Patrick's Day During the Civil War. For this St. Patrick's Day, I will explore the...
Clara Barton in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh's Masonic Hall that evening on March 2, 1868, Clara Barton spoke to a crowd. She delivered a speech titled "Incidents of Army Life," which highlighted her experience serving as a nurse and aid worker on Civil War battlefields. In the days leading...
Civil War Corps Badges
During the American Civil War, corps badges played a significant role in identifying soldiers and their respective units. These badges were used to distinguish between different corps, divisions, brigades, and regiments. They were a source of pride for soldiers and...
The H.L. Hunley – The Civil War’s Most Famous Submarine
The H.L. Hunley is a Civil War-era submarine that is both a marvel of engineering and a testament to human perseverance. Despite the fact that the Hunley sank three times during its short life, it is an important piece of American history that should not be forgotten.
Sherman’s Christmas Gift to President Lincoln
By December 22, 1864, General William T. Sherman had completed his successful “March to the Sea,” from Atlanta to Savannah. For little more than a month, Sherman’s Federal forces tore through the Georgia countryside, arriving at the gates of Savannah by...
Thanksgiving During the Civil War
Check out the following famous Thomas Nast illustration of Thanksgiving during the Civil War. Titled "United We Stand," this cartoon from Harper's Weekly in 1864 shows President Abraham Lincoln, US Army soldiers, and a host of others gathered together and standing...