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18
Dec
2009
A Gift For That Special Civil War Buff

28 minutes ago by Patrick

Finding that perfect gift for Civil War history buffs can sometimes seem rather daunting. Today I received an email newsletter that takes the guesswork out of your gift-giving predicament. What would a Civil War historian want more than an the acreage of an actual battlefield?

Uncommon History - And ... - patrickgwhalen.com · Rank: 65,065 · 1 reference

Time to rethink Sudan

1 hour ago by Barak

The International Crisis Group has just released a frightening report on Sudan Sudan is sliding towards violent breakup…Both parties want elections for the wrong reasons. The National Congress Party (NCP) wants votes in April 2010 that would allow it to regain the political legitimacy it needs both ...

Democracy and Society - democracyandsociety.com/blog · Rank: 117,316 · 1 reference

Answer: Because the Confederacy did the same type of thing at the end of the ...

4 hours ago by datechguy

Q: How do we know that Al Qaeda is losing the war in Iraq bitterly? What type of thing; suddenly changing their beliefs to suit their current needs: Zawahiri’s Wife Releases Statement, Tells Women They Can Be Suicide Bombers How about that, Islamic Misogyny no longer extends to blowing oneself up. I ...

DaTechguy's Blog - datechguy.wordpress.com · Rank: 18,816 · 41 references

TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR SOURCEBOOK

6 hours ago by blogger01

Guide to Civil War related institutions and activities in the Volunteer State: LINK

MoSGA Messenger - mosga.blogspot.com · Rank: 37,142 · 18 references

NASHVILLE BELLES SEE THE ELEPHANT

6 hours ago by blogger01

Notes: “ Fancy woman” is 19th century slang for a mistress or prostitute. “ Seeing the elephant” is Civil War slang for the first experience of combat. From: H-Net US Civil War History discussion list: Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:34 AM A Little Known Story about the Battle of Nashville (Dece ...

MoSGA Messenger - mosga.blogspot.com · Rank: 37,142 · 18 references

A Huntingdon Co., PA Centenarian

12 hours ago by mrstkdsd

NATIVE OF COUNTY 100 YEARS TODAY Mrs. Beigle of Altoona Born Sept. 17, 1834, In Franklin Twp. A native Huntingdon countian today became a centenarian. Jane Elizabeth Beigle, the widow of Abram Irwin, a highly respected citizen of Bellwood, was born in Franklin township, Huntingdon county, September ...

YesterYear Once More - yesteryearsnews.wordpress.com · Rank: 123,385 · 6 references

Civil War Camp Scene – Stereoscopic Animation

15 hours ago by clicksy

1861-1865 - Camp scene at Fortress Monroe, Va. Click the picture to see it full size. View the full collection at clicksypics.com. To find out how these are created, go here.

Clicksy's Weblog - clicksy.wordpress.com · 1 reference

Black Confederates…Really?

19 hours ago by Corey Meyer

Dedication ceremony for black Confederate soldiers Here is a story about more black confederates found and honored by the SCV. Some serious problems abound. All the article states is the names of these men. For all we know is that the SCV went to the cemetery, found some old stones and decided they ...

The Blood of My Kindred - kindredblood.wordpress.com · Rank: 176,715 · 2 references

To follow your heart, take a leap

19 hours ago by Called by the Congo

To follow your heart, take a leap: A father’s commitment to Africa lives on in his daughter’s work for justice By Makeda Crane ~makeda.crane@yahoo.com (This article originally appeared in the Baltimore Sun in the Maryland closeup section, Sun, February 22, 2009) On the weekend after Thanksgiving, I ...

CALLED BY THE CONGO - makedacrane.wordpress.com

17
Dec
2009
Jones County

1 day ago by Emily Hill

More than 200 years ago, Jones County got off to a promising start. Established in December 1807, the county was named after Savannah attorney and U.S. Congressman James Jones. The town of Clinton, established in 1809, was the first county seat and soon became a bustling town full of eager pioneers. ...

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