Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Father of Waters Again Goes Unvexed to the Sea

July 4, 2009 – the 233d anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.  Today is a day for picnics, baseball, apple pie, music and fireworks.  We enjoy living in the greatest republic in the world.  No matter … Continue reading

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Interview with Scott L. Mingus, Sr. – Author of Flames Beyond Gettysburg

I recently finished reading “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Gordon Expedition, June 1863.”  Written by Scott L. Mingus, Sr., the book is a narrative of an often forgotten portion of the Gettysburg Campaign – CSA Brigadier General John B. Gordon’s expedition … Continue reading

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The Lincoln Assassination – New Facebook Group

Michael Coker, curator of South Carolina Historical Society, recently started a new group on Facebook – The Lincoln Assassination.  As the group name reflects, the group is dedicated to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.  The following note from Michael describes the group: “If … Continue reading

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