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The Civil War
News and views on the Civil War.
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Photo: Elizabeth Keckley shown dressing Mary Todd Lincoln Image: Lincoln Library and Museum
The Civil War: Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker and confidant was a former slave
Library of Congress turns the historical spotlight on Elizabeth Keckley, Mrs. Lincoln's seamstress. Published 10:07 a.m. October 26, 2012 - Comments
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The Civil War: Library of Congress spotlights never-before-seen Civil War items
The exhibition shows the complexity of the Civil War through the thoughts and words of those who experienced it first-hand. Published 7:58 p.m. October 23, 2012 - Comments
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The Civil War: ‘The Spy Lover’ tells the story of woman spy for the Union
The novel springs from the author’s own family history and her Chinese ancestor who fought in the Civil War. Published 12:18 p.m. October 17, 2012 - Comments
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Civil War: Unsung Chinese heroes who fought on both sides deserve recognition
A look at the little known stories of Chinese soldiers who served on both sides of the Civil War, fighting heroically and sometimes paying the ultimate price. Published 9:30 a.m. September 29, 2012 - Comments
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Civil War: Asian soldiers were true patriots, both for the Blue and the Grey
Part 1 of a two-part series on the unsung Asian heroes of the Civil War. Published 1:29 p.m. September 27, 2012 - Comments
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The Civil War: It took two sides to make a battle — another look at Antietam
Writing on the Civil War battles means writing about both sides, North and South, and not just about the Union Army. Published 11:20 a.m. September 22, 2012 - Comments
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PBS looks at "Death and the Civil War," Tuesday, September 18
An unflinching look at the high cost of America's deadliest war on its shores. Published 9:08 a.m. September 15, 2012 - Comments
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The Civil War: Tale of 'two brothers,' Freemasons at Gettysburg
The famous story of Generals Armistead and Hancock and Captain Bingham at Gettysburg is legendary. Published 6:00 a.m. August 29, 2012 - Comments
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Civil War: Steak on the hoof, story of 'Great Beefsteak Raid' near Petersburg
Food was running dangerously low for the Confederates. It was time for a bold move and with the help of some self-admitted "horse thieves," the Confederates "acquisitioned" 3,000 head of Union cattle. Published 9:40 a.m. August 22, 2012 - Comments
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Civil War: Battle of the Crater called 'Saddest affair I have witnessed'
Probably in every war ever fought, there comes a situation or occurrence that takes the award for ineptness and stupidity. Published 7:58 a.m. July 31, 2012 - Comments
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Martha Boltz is a frequent contributor to the long running Civil War features in The Washington Times America At War feature in the print and online editions. She has been a regular contributor to the original Civil War Page and ...
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Martha Boltz is a frequent contributor to the long running Civil War features in The Washington Times America At War feature in the print and online editions. She has been a regular contributor to the original Civil War Page and its successor page since 1994, and is a civil war buff, historian, and writer. "Someone said that if we don't learn about the past, we are condemned to repeat it," she said, "and there are lessons of all sorts inherent in this bloody four-year period of our country's history." She is a member of several heritage and lineage groups, as well as the Montgomery County Civil War Round Table. Her standing invitation is, "come on down - check the blog - send me your comments and let's have fun with its history and maybe learn something at the same time."
