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The History of Thanksgiving in the United States

The History of Thanksgiving in the United States

The History of Thanksgiving in the United States In the early days of the United States, Thanksgiving was declared by Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and James Madison, but it was primarily observed on a state or territory level in the following years....

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The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address

“The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” This simple sentence was spoken on November 19, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln when he gave the now-famous Gettysburg Address and it reminds us of how...

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Civil War Photography Equipment

Civil War Photography Equipment

Several years ago, my family and I had the opportunity to stop by Rob Gibson's Photographic Studio in Gettysburg.  He was gracious enough to spend some type teaching us about how Civil War era photographs were taken and developed.  I finally got around to...

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Civil War Era Brass Bands

Civil War Era Brass Bands

Regimental brass bands of the Union and Confederate armies served many purposes throughout the war. One of their more important roles was of morale booster.  Brass bands would play various tunes and songs in camp and on the march to help brighten the...

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