How photography tells the story of black soldiers in the Civil War
Deborah Willis’ new book features more than 70 photos of African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The rare images show the soldiers in uniform. Some are black nurses or cooks. Photography was expensive during this time. Staged photos like these were important for family records and seen…
Vietnam Vet honors Civil War dead
Dan Baldwin served his country in the Vietnam War. Today he is showing his appreciation for veterans of a different conflict: the Civil War. Baldwin discovered the headstones of two dozen forgotten Civil War veterans in a cemetery near Nevada City, California. The stones list the names of soldiers and…
What is Juneteenth?
Each year on June 19, people around the United States celebrate Juneteenth. This holiday celebrates the end of slavery. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. But it did not take effect right away in the South. On June 18, 1865, a Union general led 2,000 soldiers into Galveston, Texas.…
Rambling: Downtown Nashville is a Bullseye for Overlooked Civil War History https://t.co/x3iWDiavKr
(about 7 hours ago)The War in Their Words: A Connecticut family struggled with its commitment to the Union cause. https://t.co/t5rw3ZfpJs
(about 10 hours ago)On June 15, 1864, at Petersburg, Va., African American troops captured Confederate forts and defeated stereotypes: https://t.co/Ju82ugGr5H.
(about 1 day ago)The Last Patients: A remarkable 1865 photograph captures the staff and residents of a New York City hospital. https://t.co/JBtR2opABf
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