Secession

Civil War Memory

Harold Holzer explores revisionism and Civil War memory

Today in History: Born on April 22

1440

Ivan III (the Great), grand prince of Russia.

1561

Sir Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman, essayist (The Advancement of Learning).

1788

Lord George Byron, English romantic poet ("Lara," "Don Juan.")

1874

D.W. [David Wark] Griffith, influential U.S. film director (The Birth of A Nation, Intolerance).

1890

Fred Vinson, Thirteenth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

1906

Willa Brown-Chappell, pioneer aviator.

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America's Civil War

General Isaac C.M. Bassett: The Brevet Brigadier who Rushed the Enemy

Bassett picked up the regiment’s colors and cried to his men, 'Follow me,' then rushed and planted the colors on the enemy position.

times

2000s

‘The Sistine Chapel of Apache religion’: Tribe Fighting to Save its Sacred Land

The Apache hope to save Oak Flat, a sacred site to the tribe, from mining operations

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Figures/Biographies

How a One-Armed Outfielder Became an Inspiration to Wounded WWII Veterans

"I get a lot of mail from servicemen who have lost an arm or a leg. I don’t know what to tell them, but I try to answer all their letters"

Secession

Civil War Memory

Civil War Memory

General Isaac C.M. Bassett: The Brevet Brigadier who Rushed the Enemy

‘The Sistine Chapel of Apache religion’: Tribe Fighting to Save its Sacred Land

How a One-Armed Outfielder Became an Inspiration to Wounded WWII Veterans

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