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The Civil War Archive: June 2011
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Anna Ella Carroll: Lincoln confidante, lobbyist and writer
Anna Ella Carroll was a feminist ahead of her time. Published June 26 2011
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Civil War Legacy Scanning Project comes to Fairfax County
Civil War era documents, letters, military papers and other family heirlooms are being digitally copied for inclusion into the statewide Legacy Project. Published June 22 2011
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"Mosby’s Combat Operations" documentary premiere set for Sunday, June 19
The premiere of “Mosby’s Combat Operations” will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the Cinema Arts Theater in Fairfax, Virginia. Published June 16 2011
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Vienna hosts Sesquicentennial Civil War events June 17-19
A Civil War battle reenactment will be held at the Vienna Community Center on Saturday June 18 just one of the many activities planned for this coming weekend! Published June 15 2011
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Civil War history: Gasbags & Lincoln at Air & Space Museum
The use of gas filled air balloons as a war aid at the Air & Space Museum on Saturday June 11 as part of Civil War Sesquicentennial events. Published June 10 2011
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James Edward Hanger: Civil War amputee creates jointed artificial leg
Confederate Civil War veteran James Hanger's lasting contribution. Published June 8 2011
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Of skunks and polecats, Westboro church and the Klan
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness, is like a villain with a smiling cheek. William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice Published June 5 2011
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John Quincy Marr: First Confederate officer killed, Fairfax, VA.
Every war has its “firsts.” First shot fired, first battle won, first death and the like. The Civil War is no different - the first officer to be killed was a Virginian, John Quincy Marr. Published June 4 2011
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“Lee and Grant” segment on History Channel passes muster
The History Channel’s second segment last night, on “Lee and Grant,” was an improvement over the less than sterling first part entitled “Gettysburg.” Published June 1 2011
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Oxbow and Gary Stevens surprise with Preakness win (Slideshow)
Oxbow, with him long time winning jockey Gary Stevens, pulled out his most spectacular win in the 138th Preakness Stakes.
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Preakness post positions favor Orb and Goldencents
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