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Emory University's Center for Digital Scholarship has launched a self-guided mobile tour app to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta. (July 25)
SOUNDBITE (English) Dr. Daniel Pollock, physician, historian and co-developer of the app:
"We decided to build the Battle of Atlanta app because we were coming up on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta in the U.S. Civil War...
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US House Speaker Boehner cautions Obama not to act unilaterally to change immigration system
In his first post-election news conference, US House Speaker John Boehner said the Republican-controlled Congress will act to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, make changes in the health care law and encourage businesses to hire more...
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Former President George W. Bush read a leader President Abraham Lincoln wrote to a widow who lost five sons in the Civil War during commemorations for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero in New York.
HEADLINE: Bush reads from Lincoln letter at Ground Zero
CAPTION: Former President George W. Bush read a letter President Abraham Lincoln wrote to a widow who lost five sons in the Civil War during commemorations for the 10th anniversary...
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Lee White, a park ranger at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, reminisces about the American Civil War, which ended 150 years ago. White attended several sesquicentennial commemorations across the United States. (April 6)
SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYKennesaw, Georgia - April 2, 20151. Medium of historical marker at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkAP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYFort Oglethorpe, Georgia - April 2, 20152. Various of...
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A historic plantation overlooking the nation's capital originally built as a monument to George Washington, and later the home to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, will be restored thanks to a gift of more than $12 million dollars. (July 17)
A historic plantation originally built as a monument to George Washington overlooking the nation's capital, a site that later was home to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and 63 slaves, will be restored to its historical appearance after a...
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Civil War enthusiast demonstrating period gun
CLEAN: Exterior shots of an American Civil War enthusiast demonstrating loading and firing a period flintlock rifle on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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American Civil War enthusiasts in period costume
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American civil war enthusiasts in period costume taking part in a parade and stood around in a forest camp on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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American civil war enthusiasts in period costume
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American Civil War enthusiasts in period costume stood around in a forest camp chatting and drinking coffee on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Civil War re-enacters erecting tents
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American Civil War re-enactment enthusiasts in period costume erecting tents in the woods on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Civil war enthusiasts in flag raising ceremony
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American Civil War enthusiasts in period costume taking part in a flag-raising ceremony, raising a Unionist Flag on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Civil war re-enactment enthusiasts in costume
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American Civil War re-enactment enthusiasts in period costume stood around outside tents in the woods, with Confederate flags flying on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Civil war re-enactment enthusiasts in costume
CLEAN: Exterior shots of American Civil War re-enactment enthusiasts in period costume stood around outside tents in the woods, with Confederate flags flying on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Civil war re-enactment enthusiasts in costume
CLEAN: Exterior shots of civil war re-enactment enthusiasts in period costume sat around an open fire in the woods on February 27, 2016 in Montpelier, VA.
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Did FBI find Civil War gold in Pennsylvania?
A father-son duo of treasure hunters is challenging the FBI's position that nothing was found during an excavation aimed at uncovering a fabled cache of Civil War-era gold.
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Sectionalism - A Review
What is sectionalism? A loyalty to the interest of one's region, or sectionalism, is really what sparked the Civil War. Learn about the South's attempt at expanding slavery westward and the power struggle between the two regions...
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Union And Confederate Strengths
What were the advantages the Union had over the Confederacy? What were the advantages the Confederacy had over the Union? Compare the advantages of each side, and discuss who you'd think would win the war based on the information...
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American Civil War History - Part 2/3
A quiet, serene town in Pennsylvania became the setting for an integral battle in the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's second invasion of the North, failed to secure ground for the Confederacy. This video, part two in a series,...
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Causes of the American Civil War
What caused the American Civil War? Who were the major figures during this time? Focusing specifically on slavery and the attack on Fort Sumter, this resource provides a quick overview of some of the conflicts faced at this time.
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American Civil War History - Part 3/3
It's April 3, 1865, and Robert E. Lee's troops are all but surrounded. After four years of fighting, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant sit down together to discuss terms of surrender. This resource, part three of three, glances over the...
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American Civil War
Listen to a compilation of music from the 1800s while clips of a recreated civil war are shown. The opposing troops march toward each other, have several battles, and camp out. The video ends with the Union's win.
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American Civil War History - Part 1/3
"A house divided against itself cannot stand," Abraham Lincoln famously said. This video series is aged and the sound cracks occasionally, but it does provide accurate information and visual imagery. This is part one of three.
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The U.S. Civil War in Ten Minutes
Did you know the Emancipation Proclamation didn't free all of the slaves? What other facts are you cloudy on regarding the Civil War? Watch this teacher's quick, ten-minute account on the Civil War. While no visual aids, graphs, or maps...
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American Civil War, 1861-1865
The American Civil War tore the country in two. What made tension grow between the North and the South? How did the war finally begin? What artillery was used? Answer some of these basic questions using this resource. Consider choosing a...
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Civil War Reenacting Photos
Civil War reenactments have become very popular. Look at this string of pictures, capturing a recent reenactment. Consider sharing this video with your class before staging a reenactment of your own.