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“All brave men are true comrades.” John W. Daniel
We could all use a bit of Jackson’s social principles… Always intent on improving himself, Jackson had compiled, while a student at West Point, a lengthy list of sayings, aphorisms, and proverbs under three categories: rules for conversation, choice of friends, and general…
“These are but specimens of the shameful epithets which this pestilent publication employs on almost every one of its four hundred odd pages—a compendium, which is signed by the principal Republican leaders—Congressmen and others” Bangor Weekly Union 12/14/1859
It's the same on X - the language used in relation to Southerners is shocking. It's very common to see Yankees and their immigrant hangers-on saying that Southerners should all have been hung without the courtesy of a trial. "violent, denunciatory, insulting language"
“You’re gonna make it after all”
THE BATTLE OF MINNEAPOLIS (Pt 2) Amidst yells of "Back to the Front!" and "Youth to The Front!" Today I've never seen this much CONSTANT volley of tears gas, flashbangs, and pepper balls in my life
“Could heart and brain and hand and pen But bring to earth and life again The scenes of old, Then all the world might know and see; Your deeds on scrolls of fame would be Inscribed in gold” A. Dickert “History of Kershaw’s Brigade”
“All the miracles God has wrought to this ol' world But the one I'll remember to my dyin' day Is how he put that church back on the narrow way With a half-crazed Mississippi squirrel” Happy birthday, sir! 🐿️ And many more.
Here’s a great article from American Songwriter magazine about Ray’s birthday today! americansongwriter.com/born-on-this-d…
"How the President Will Preserve the Union"(9/6/1862) We have frequently taken opportunity of pointing out the objects of the administration in carrying on the present utterly ruinous war of extermination. Every one perfectly understands that the Constitution of the United…
After the Battle of First Manassas, Jackson gave a rare explanation of his performance under fire to John Imboden, who had asked him, in frank astonishment, "How is it that you can keep so cool, and appear so utterly insensible to danger in such a storm of shell and bullets as…
Below are photos of the Stonewall Jackson Monument in Richmond, Virginia's Capitol Square from 1905, along with correspondence from the company contracted to make the pedestal, and a sketch of the monument prior to its completion. While the statue was created in Britain, the…
The Stonewall Jackson Monument in Richmond, Virginia's Capitol Square After Jackson's death in 1863, a committee of Englishmen sympathetic to the Confederacy, including several members of Parliament, began raising money for the monument. By July 1863, the committee had…
The Daily Dispatch Richmond, VA October 26, 1875 edition loc.gov/resource/sn840… October 27, 1875 edition loc.gov/resource/sn840…
Commencement prayer of Bishop D.S. Doggett: “Bless the Commonwealth of Virginia…that all bitterness and strife may cease…that peace and prosperity may prevail…And may she never want wise and good men to enlighten her councils and to guide her affairs.” October 1875
Here is a photo from the day of the unveiling of Stonewall Jackson's monument in 1875. Also included are hi-res scans of the front pages of a Richmond newspaper from October 26 & 27, 1875 covering the creation of the monument and the ceremony. Links to the rest of the newspaper…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR! Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson
🧵 1/ Robert E. Lee was born on this day in 1807—the admired Confederate general whose leadership and character earned him respect across generations. From a storied Virginia family to commanding armies, Lee’s life was one of duty, courage, and dedication. Let’s dive in to his…
Happy Birthday Robert E. Lee Born January 19, 1807
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