The U.S. general elections are around the corner and political pundits are already inundating the news, streaming shows, and podcasts with their analysis. National and state-level polls are all over the place, showing a disconnect between what the polls are reporting and the reality based on actual results. Last week's election results is a great … Continue reading Right to Vote
Category: History
History of Veterans Day
In honor of our veterans, here is some information about the origins of this special day.1 World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting … Continue reading History of Veterans Day
Hispanic General during the American Civil War
Today I learned something interesting while reading "The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant". In chapter 50, Grant is discussing the push towards General Lee's army after the capture of Atlanta and he is describing the force array of the Army of the Potomac. Under the Ninth Army Corps led by Major General Burnside, Grant … Continue reading Hispanic General during the American Civil War
Great Britain and the American Civil War
Great question on Reddit regarding Great Britain and their involvement in the American Civil War. I want to share the question and my response on this blog. The comment was, “I’ve read many times about the hope the Confederate government had about England and/or other European nations recognizing them. Can someone recommend a good book … Continue reading Great Britain and the American Civil War
Ulysses Grant reflecting on the Civil War
“I would not have the anniversaries of our victories celebrated, nor those of our defeats made fast days and spent in humiliation and prayer; but I would like to see truthful history written. Such history will do full credit to the courage, endurance, and soldierly ability of the American citizen, no matter what section of … Continue reading Ulysses Grant reflecting on the Civil War
