Civil War
Clara Barton Founded the American Red Cross – This Day in History
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, creating what would become one of the most important...
President Abraham Lincoln Signed the Homestead Act – This Day in History
On May 20, 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed one of the most influential...
The Last Land Battle of the Civil War Occurs at Palmito Ranch – This Day in History
On May 12, 1865—more than a month after Confederate General Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox—Union and Confederate forces...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: With Malice Toward None – Lincoln’s Second Inaugural and the Soul of America
In the deepening chill of January, as our nation reflects on the costs of division and the promise of renewal,...
Lincoln, Faith, and “Better Angels”
Abraham Lincoln was a complex man, idealistic, hopeful, entertaining, yet suffering bouts of deep melancholy, hard to get close to,...
The First U.S. Election with Secret Ballots – This Day in History
On November 3, 1868, the presidential election marked more than a mere transfer of power—it was a pivotal moment in...
The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation – This Day in History
On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, a landmark proclamation that set the stage for...
The History of Memorial Day: Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes
Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start to summer—it’s a sacred time to honor...
Understanding the Constitution: Constitutional Amendments Work
“Why should amendments make any difference, since they’re not following the Constitution now?” The question became common as a talking...
Lincoln, History, Faith, and Division
So much of history is lost. Only when you go back and read what people wrote, felt, and did, then...
Are We Headed for a Civil War?
I wrote a column in 2011, as the presidential politics of the upcoming year were starting to unfold, with the...
Travel the USA (Visit Georgia)
It is the unique goal of many travel adventurers to visit all 50 states in America. To boost this objective,...
The Great Mission of Green-Wood Cemetery
Brooklyn, NY – In the center of the busy metropolis sits a 478-acre cemetery that is the final resting place...
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