Posted on 05/11/2015 10:14:21 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State offices across South Carolina are closed Monday for Confederate Memorial Day.
The holiday itself was Sunday, marking 152 years since Southern Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson died after he was accidentally wounded by his own troops.
But since May 10 was on a Sunday, the holiday for state workers is on Monday this year.
Several other states in the South also have official holidays to honor the Confederacy, although the dates vary.
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As do most other Southern states, my own of Georgia included. No one seems to complain about a day off, regardless of the reason.
It’s only a matter of time until this becomes hate speech. I’m surprised such observances are still permitted.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. In my older life I have travelled a LOT (3 million miles).
One of the most jarring and interesting experiences was the celebration in Virginia of Jefferson Davis day. I thought that was extremely cool. I also went to my first Tea Party rally at the commons in VA.
AND — I went to Hollywood Cemetery with a special section for the Confederacy.
Bless the proud sons of Freedom and States’ Rights.
Huh? He died from pneumonia!
Brought about by being wounded.
I believe he died from complications after being shot in the arm by his own troops. He was riding through a battle field and the rebels, thinking it was the northern soldiers, opened fire. If my history is right, and it may not be, I thought he died from an infection caused by the wound. Took several days from what I understand. People have always said that the outcome of the war could have been much different had the south not lost Jackson. Whether people agree with the politics of the south at that time there is no denying that Jackson truly was a great man.
The Battle of Chancellorsville was Lee’s and Jackson’s shining moment. Despite the fact that they faced an army twice the size of theirs, Lee daringly split his force and sent Jackson around the Union flank—a move that resulted in perhaps the Army of the Potomac’s most stunning defeat of the war. When nightfall halted the attack, Jackson rode forward to reconnoiter the territory for another assault. But as he and his aides rode back to the lines, a group of Rebels opened fire. Jackson was hit three times, and a Southern bullet shattered his left arm, which had to be amputated the next day. Soon, pneumonia set in, and Jackson began to fade. He died, as he had wished, on the Sabbath, May 10, 1863, with these last words: “Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.”
One of the world’s best dying statements. A great man and a great leader.
Sorry, citation didn’t print
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-j-stonewall-jackson-dies
Black workers went to work anyway as a form of protest. (s)
You’ve probably already read it but if not then anyone interested in the Civil War should read “Gods and Generals” by Jeff Shaara. The movie does not do this book credit. One of the best Civil War books I’ve read. Tells the “story” of the war from start to finish from the point of view of the Generals on both sides.
And suitably oriented true Virginians de-limit that “space” by clear establishment of the limits of “free” speech through rioting and destruction of personal private property.
Deo Vindice.
I second that! Truly, a superior book.
Amen.
Statement is accurate— he did die AFTER being wounded in a friendly fire incident that wounded him, requiring his arm to be amputated (as they often were when hit by a .57 Cal soft lead minie ball).
Taken by ambulance to Guinea Station, VA (on a rail line behind the lines), the amputation of left arm happened but he developed pneumonia (which they did not understand back then) from fluid in his lungs, and passed on May 10, 1863.
Have always treasured Dr. McGuire’s first person description of his passing, and the eloquence:
On his death bed, though he became weaker, he remained spiritually strong, saying towards the end “It is the Lord’s Day; my wish is fulfilled. I have always desired to die on Sunday.” Dr. McGuire wrote an account of his final hours and his last words:
“A few moments before he died he cried out in his delirium, “Order A.P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks”—then stopped, leaving the sentence unfinished. Presently a smile of ineffable sweetness spread itself over his pale face, and he said quietly, and with an expression, as if of relief, “Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees.”
Yes - an amazing book. My 11 year old is a history buff and knows everything about every battle - who did what and when and why - both north and south. There was a Civil War day here in Fairfax and the guy playing John Mosby for 10 years undoubtedly learned some new things about John Mosby from my son. He loves Mosby, but Stonewall Jackson is undoubtedly his favorite. (he scored a perfect 600 on his Virginia history SOL)He is participating in his first Civil War re-enactment this weekend with his dad at the Battle of New Market. They are with some Rhode Island regiment so they will be wearing the blue and not the gray. After trying to join a Virginia unit for over a year a neighbor invited them to join his group (he is from Long Island, but also tried for years to join VA unit!). I think they will have an amazing time, regardless.
Thomas Jackson had an absolutely remarkable life. Truly a self made man who came from nothing and defeated all odds through his courage, self determination and a deep reliance on and faith in God.
Gen. Jackson’s final words are often (mis)quoted as, “Carry me across the river, boys, and let me rest under the shade of the trees.”
Glad to be reminded that he died in the peace of the Lord.
I worked in S.C. state government in the 1970’s & we could choose two of these four state holidays:
Martin Luther King Day
Lincoln’s Birthday
Confederate Memorial Day
Jefferson Davis Birthday
Lets here it for North Carolina marksmanship.
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