On June 17, 1864, a huge explosion ripped through the D.C. Arsenal, killing 21 young women who were putting together rifle cartridges. Read Entire Article
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Civil War had no rival in number of casualties
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Since we’re in the midst of commemorating the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy – more commonly known as D-Day – on June 6, 1944 and the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War… Read Entire Article
An Unlikely Friendship
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Social scientists tell us that soldiers fight for one each other more than for any other reason. Defending your unit has been shown to exceed a willingness to die for family, cause or country, and even the fear of capture.…
Cyclorama’s future revisited
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Cyclorama, the historic Civil-War-themed panorama painting located in Grant Park, could be on the move, or even sold, in the near future. Read Entire Article
The Political War
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Pity Abraham Lincoln. Everything that should have gone right for the Union cause in the spring of 1864 had, in just a few weeks, gone defiantly and disastrously wrong. Read Entire Article
Old Amphitheater renamed in honor of Civil War Soldier
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The Old Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery has a new name.During a ceremony May 30, the amphitheater was renamed in honor of James R. Tanner Read Entire Article
Civil War: The fight for Northside
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After an intense fight at the Battle of the Wilderness, Union General Ulysses S. Grant headed south toward Richmond in an attempt to wedge his army between Confederate lines. Read Entire Article
Civil War: The Battle of the Wilderness
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Ever since I was a kid sitting in the backseat on trips to my grandparents’ house outside of Fredericksburg, I’ve had a fascination with the Battle of the Wilderness. Read Entire Article