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Battle for the South How did the Union Strategy prevail in the American Civil War? DOCUMENTARY
Battle for the South How did the Union Strategy prevail in the American Civil War? DOCUMENTARY
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Responsibility: Clara Barton
Clara Barton's unwavering responsibility led her from establishing free schools to founding the American Red Cross, exemplifying how individual dedication can fortify a nation.
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Juneteenth Explained
Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about?
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Civil War Female Spies
In a world traditionally dominated by men, female spies took advantage of gender stereotypes to go unnoticed and gather information during the U.S. Civil War.
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The Most Surprising Battle of the Civil War
Mr. Beat tells you about that time or two a sitting U.S. President got in trouble for breaking the law.
John D Ruddy
American Civil War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
What happened when America went to war against itself.
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America's Journey Through Slavery: Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
In 1861, the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist. From...
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Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy
She’s known as a savior of the enslaved – but few know that during the American Civil War, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally capable Union Army spy.
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History Kids: Harriet Tubman
Learn all about Harriet Tubman's early life, social impact, role in the Underground Railroad, later life and lasting, national legacy. Her noteworthy quotes are recounted by "Harriet" herself. Detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting...
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The Civil War Battle for Bread
When the women of Richmond, Virginia couldn’t afford to buy bread during the American Civil War, they incited the largest civil disturbance the Confederacy had ever seen.
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Newton Knight: Fighting the Confederacy
Newton Knight was a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War who went AWOL to form a guerrilla force of fellow deserters and escaped slaves, who fought against the Confederacy.
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The Telegraph: The Civil War Text Machine
Military leaders didn’t just rely on carrier pigeons and messengers on horseback to share information during the American Civil War – they texted each other using telegrams!
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Hot Air Balloons: The Secret Civil War Weapon
Military Hot Air Balloons were pioneered during the American Civil War for both surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Biden bestows Medal of Honor on 2 Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on Wednesday to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War. (Scripps News)
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Great-grandson of Stonewall Jackson unveils monument to great-grandfather in Charlotte, NC
Title card: 'Lad Unveils A Soldier Tribute, Charlotte, NC - Great grandson acts in ceremony for Gen. Stonewall Jackson' / Thomas Preston, great-grandson of Gen. Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, and Nancy Palmer Stitt, great-granddaughter of...
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CLEAN : Protests planned over the flying of the Confederate flag
CLEAN : Protests planned over the flying of the Confederate flag
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Charleston In Mourning After 9 Killed In Church Massacre
The Confederate flag is seen flying on the South Carolina Capitol grounds June 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Debate over the flag flying on the capitol grounds was kicked off after nine people were shot and killed during a prayer...
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Confederate infantrymen march across a field during the Civil War.
Confederate infantrymen march across a field during the Civil War.
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A Confederate cavalry regimen rides across a field during the Civil War.
A Confederate cavalry regimen rides across a field during the Civil War.