Quite an informative and stirring thread, Mrs. Bear ... thank you.
Growing up, I was quite the Rebel in Gray, until I finally realized the larger issues and that Mr. Lincoln was right.
Still, the Confederacy was not without noble purpose, or noble and heroic men, and my heart will always be in Dixie.
The Hunley story is quite amazing, both 140 years ago and today.
God bless America, North and South.
Still, the Confederacy was not without noble purpose, or noble and heroic men...
That's true. My ancestors fought for the Union, but I have always had the deepest respect for the determination and bravery of the Confederacy. They suffered such deprivation for so long, but still fought on. I like what State Senator McConnell said the day of the burial ceremony for the crew of the Hunley.....
"This was a day of unity for the Blue and the Gray; the North, South, East and West; all nationalities; and all faiths. It is my fervent hope that this bond will continue to grow and that we will all remain united in our efforts to preserve history."
Was he really right? Possibly, but there is something that most people aren't taught, we had the right to seceed from the union.
Two of the New England states had already contemplated it and were planning to become part of Canada - for the same reasons that we left - economics and a strangle hold by the powers that be in Washinton.
Hi, John. Nice seeing you. : )
Hi jw. Really enjoyed your picture this weekend of the "hometown" 4th parade. All the little towns in our county have one...they are all so sweet,patriotic with no liberal political agendas. Sounds like you've found a great new town to live in!