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Martha M. Boltz
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."
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Recent Entries by Martha M. Boltz
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The Civil War: Latina hero Loreta Velazquez celebrated in Rebel, PBS
Published 12:22 p.m. May 20, 2013
The question remains: Was Loreta Velazquez all that she claimed to have been?
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Oxbow and Gary Stevens surprise with Preakness win (Slideshow)
Published 10:46 p.m. May 18, 2013
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
Published 10:52 a.m. May 16, 2013
Orb should take the second jewel in the Triple Crown with ease on Saturday.
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The Civil War: Lincoln memorialized in Scotland
Published 10:44 a.m. May 10, 2013
A memorial to Lincoln and Civil War Scottish soldiers stands in an old Edinburgh cemetery.
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Orb and Shug McGaughey get ready for the Preakness
Published 10:48 a.m. May 8, 2013
With a trainer like Shug, Orb just may sweep the Triple Crown.
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Favorite Orb wins 139th Kentucky Derby on muddy track
Published 12:53 p.m. May 5, 2013
Mud and muck could not stop Orb from pulling out of the pack to win easily.
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Kentucky Derby post positions set: Riders prepare for Saturday
Published 6:56 a.m. May 3, 2013
With post positions set, jockeys ready for the Kentucky Derby
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Ten fillies vie for the Kentucky Oaks lilies at Churchill Downs
Published 6:30 a.m. May 3, 2013
Ten of the finest fillies horsedom can imagine will take the field today for the 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks.
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Fillies are not allowed to run in Kentucky Derby 2013
Published 8:41 a.m. May 2, 2013
Fillies like Dreaming of Julia are only allowed to run Friday in the Kentucky Oaks.
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2013 Kentucky Derby: Make it a weeklong visit to Louisville, Kentucky
Published 8:53 a.m. May 1, 2013
Come early and enjoy one of America's best small cities, Louisville, Ky.
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Boston and the Civil War: Freedom but not equality
Published 10:07 a.m. April 23, 2013
Boston’s black and Irish troops were heroes on the battlefield but not accepted back home.
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Allen H. Neuharth, founder of USA Today, dead at 89
Published 12:43 p.m. April 22, 2013
Gannett papers CEO and founder of USA Today and News Museum left an indelible mark on journalism.
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Masters 2013: The old, the young, the saints, the sinners, and Tiger
Published 11:15 a.m. April 11, 2013
All eyes will be on Tiger Woods, who teed off this morning, looking for his fifth Green Jacket.
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Taxes due? Blame it on the Civil War
Published 8:33 a.m. April 10, 2013
Before the Civil War, there was no federal income tax.
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Louisville wins NCAA Championship
Published 10:44 a.m. April 9, 2013
NCAA title goes to Louisville in 82-76 win over Michigan
