10 Facts about the Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. That means New Year's Day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. This important historical document was issued near the end of the Civil War. It helped the United States to end the war and abolish slavery. But did you know…
Ashes of Civil War veteran taken to proper resting place
When Jewett Williams died in an Oregon hospital in 1922, he was cremated and his ashes were stored with thousands of other patients who died there. But thanks to a group of military veterans, Williams is now on his way back home to Maine. The Patriot Guard Riders picked up…
Three Civil War artifacts under threat in Virginia
The Virginia Association of Museums has published its annual list of historical artifacts most in need of preservation, and it includes three items from the Civil War. The 20 artifacts on the list will be voted on by the public to determine which are most deserving of funding. The Civil…
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