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Pithy tribute to Lincoln's Big Apple roots.(Exhibition: Lincoln and New York, The New-York Historical Society)
Civil War Times; 2/1/2010; 1047 words; ...the five years that followed Cooper Union, New York would be directly affected by many of Lincoln's decisions, and the actions and opinions of its denizens would in turn influence Lincoln's presidency. In editorials and political cartoons, as well...

Classics: One Gallant Rush.(Book review)
Civil War Times; 2/1/2010; 772 words; ...charge against Battery Wagner on July 18, 1863, the Northern press celebrated the 54th's heroism, but the regiment's actions gradually receded in the American conscience. By the 20th century, the image of Union and Confederate veterans shaking hands...

Do the numbers add up for 'Marse Robert'?(BLUE & GRAY)(General Robert E. Lee's military strategy)
Civil War Times; 2/1/2010; 1587 words; ...included offensive strategic and tactical components and persuaded the Confederate people that their largest army was dictating the action rather than merely waiting for Union forces to strike. Civilians applauded Lee's efforts and increasingly saw him as their...

First fruit in an impressive series.(The 14th South Carolina Infantry Regiment, of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade)(Book review)
Civil War Times; 2/1/2010; 674 words; ...drilling at Fort Butler near Aiken, the 14th saw its first action on New Year's Day 1862 near Port Royal, where a shell from...Brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia, the regiment saw action in most of that army's fights, from the Seven Days' Campaign...

Jan Scruggs: not just another brick in The Wall.(Interview)
Vietnam; 2/1/2010; 1995 words; ...friends with them, because I don't have time to fight rear-action battles. Bygones are bygones, what's past is past. Everyone...veteran who was in a battle and had a number of buddies killed in action can go to the memorial and there they are, close to one another...