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Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: May 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

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1 posted on 10/26/2021 4:40:49 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson

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2 posted on 10/26/2021 4:41:51 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation gets the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))

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The tone of the dispatches and reports is suddenly changing. The ebullience and overconfidence are quickly diminishing and a hint of disillusionment is setting in. The use of many superlatives in the reports is greatly curtailed now. Reality is setting in.

4 posted on 10/26/2021 5:00:15 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Everything Woke turns to shit.” ~ President Donald Trump)

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5 posted on 10/26/2021 5:41:46 AM PDT by MattMusson (Sometimes the wind blows too much)

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