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Walt Whitman’s O Captain! My Captain
Walt Whitman wrote the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" in 1865 in response to US President Abraham Lincoln's death. The poem was the most well-liked one written by Whitman during his lifetime and was the first to be included in an anthology after it was published. It is...
Samuel Abbott Cooley: The Civil War Photographer Who Captured History
Samuel Abbott Cooley, born on November 3, 1821, in Hartford, Connecticut, was a pioneering figure in Civil War photography. As the eldest child of Dr. Abiel Abbott Cooley and Lucretia Hurlbert Cooley, Samuel’s early life was shaped by his family’s support and the...
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...
Exploring the Gettysburg Address with Google Earth
Several years ago I created this video that describes the events of November 18th and 19th, 1863. It begins with Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC and follows his travels to Gettysburg and his famous Gettysburg Address....
What did Confederate Soldiers Wear – Part 2
As a continuation of a series on looking at a Confederate soldier's uniform and equipment, in this post we look at his uniform and things he may carry in his pockets. The following images provide an excellent insight into all of the clothing that a Confederate...