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Civil War Generals Never Forgot the Blood and Lost Friends in the US Showdown with Mexico
At the outset of the Civil War, generals on both sides were not surprised by the bloodshed they witnessed.
Gettysburg Had a Lasting Impact on Its Least Known Participants — Its Civilians
Travel along the famous sites of Gettysburg, from the Cashtown Inn to Lee’s headquarters, from the eyes of the locals.
The 20th-Century Retail Mecca That Was Sears, Roebuck & Co.
For U.S. shoppers looking for a quick fix in the pre-Amazon world, two Chicago entrepreneurs offered convenience and value at a remarkable rate.
The Sword That Spurred Ulysses Grant To Victory
Was this sword Ulysses Grant’s good luck charm during the Civil War?
‘Weary of So Much Suffering’: Letters from the Sheridan Field Hospital
Nurse Jane Boswell Moore wrote poignant letters about her interactions with the patients of this Winchester, Va., hospital.
An Inside Look At 100 Years of Honoring America’s War Dead
Passing a centennial milestone, the American Battle Monuments Commission shares insights into its mission.
The Little Town in Illinois That Helped Decide the Civil War
Though a “Detestable Morass” to some, Cairo’s location on the Mississippi proved vital for Union military interests in the West.
This North Carolina Factory Town Kept Busy Supplying Boots to the Confederate Army
Thomasville celebrates its manufacturing history with a giant chair in the center of town.
George Washington Needed to Keep His Spies Hidden. So He Financed a Secret Lab For Invisible Ink.
How patriot spies—and their commander—used a secret “medicine” factory to send coded messages during the American Revolution.