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THE GETTYSBURG DIARY: The Glorious Fourth (Saturday, July 4th, 1863)

July of 1776 proved to be a pivotal day in the history of the American colonies. In this month, the thirteen separate “countries” finally banded together as one country: the United States of America. On July 2nd, the 2nd Continental … Continue reading

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The Importance of the Western Theater in the American Civil War

The upcoming eight-part miniseries “To Appomattox” will shed light on an often overlooked part of the American Civil War: The Western Theater. Here, we shall look at the importance of this part of the conflict. When it comes to the … Continue reading

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