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The Civil War Archive: February 2012
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The Civil War: Leap Year success for the Confederates, Feb. 29, 1864
Love and war have long been a part of February 29th's history. Published February 28 2012
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Gone with The Wind: Paving an Oscars path for today's Afro-American actors
The Oscars' big winner in 1940 was about the Civil War, "Gone With the Wind" Published February 25 2012
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Marie Colvin and Remi Ochilk, embedded journalist killed in Homs, Syria
Marie Colvin was killed in Homs, Syria. It should surprise no one that Ms. Colvin died in one of the worst of the war-torn areas of the world today; she knew the story was important. Published February 22 2012
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter – coming to a theater near YOU (Video)
Dave Blanchette, Lincoln Presidential Library, is quick to point out the film is merely a vehicle – and a weird one at that – to interest people in the subject of Lincoln Published February 17 2012
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The Civil War: Valentines to sweethearts from the front lines
Originally all Valentines were handmade, including many sent by soldiers from the North and the South. Published February 13 2012
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The Civil War: Union troops come home to a watery grave
In March 1865 as the Civil War was nearly over, the steamer SS General Lyon returning home with Union soldiers sank off Cape Hatteras with only 29 of the 600 passengers surviving. Published February 7 2012
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General Beauregard Lee to shine on Groundhog Day, February 2nd
General Beauregard Lee is a groundhog that swaggers in the way of Rhett Butler but whose quiet demeanor reminds one more of Ashley Wilkes. Published February 1 2012
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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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2013 Preakness TV schedule and coverage
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NFL Patriots release Kyle Love after diabetes diagnosis
Kyle Love, defensive tackle for the Patriots, was released just days after finding out that he has diabetes.
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Preakness post positions favor Orb and Goldencents
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Oxbow and Gary Stevens surprise with Preakness win (Slideshow)
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Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology
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Making Waves: A Hawaii Perspective on Washington Politics
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