The Week in Confederate Heritage Helping to show confederate heritage is white supremacy heritage, we have this article from our nation's capital. "Masked men, some carrying Confederate flags, were seen marching in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. 'Reclaim America, reclaim America,' the…

Under DOJ guidelines, the FBI may only conduct an investigation if agents can point to a set of facts reasonably indicating that an actual or potential federal crime or national security threat exists. Multiple investigations have found no evidence to suggest fraud in the 2020 Georgia election.

Another Neoconfederate Lie Busted Andy Hall, an indefatigable researcher, has busted another neoconfederate lie. Perhaps you've come across something like this: He expounds on this at this website: Leave it to Andy to provide the answer: Here's the direct link: The caption reads, "The Stars and…

The haul from today's used book sale at the U.S Army Heritage and Education Center.

In line for the used book sale at the U.S Army Heritage and Education Center.

Karoline Leavitt: “Benjamin Franklin is probably the only president who has done more than President Trump. He invented electricity.”

What an ignoramus.

Year of Reckoning in the Civil War – 1865 This panel discussion closed out the 2025 Year of Reckoning conference at Pamplin Park. The video's description reads, "Historians discussed 1865 as a year of reckoning in the Civil War. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia,…

ICE claims that Araujo drove into one of their SUVs with his van and then tried to run over an agent. There were no marks on the van and KHOU11's Jeremy Rogalski found surveillance footage showing ICE chasing Araujo and cutting him off. Renee Good all over again.

Civil War Aftermath – 1865 Here's Professor George Rable discussing how confederates and loyal citizens confronted the end of the Civil War and what came after. The video's description reads, "Historian George Rable discussed how both sides felt about facing the future after the Civil War. The…

General Joseph Johnston’s Surrender – 1865 In this video, Professor Craig Symonds discusses Joseph E. Johnston's surrender to William T. Sherman. The video's description reads, "Historian Craig Symonds discussed Confederate General Johnston's surrender at Bennett Place in North Carolina in April…

The Trump Administration Continues Its Attack on American History Credit...Annabelle Gordon/Reuters This article tells us about a new lie-filled propaganda piece the Trump Administration released, calling it a "report." "In a broadside posted to its website just as fireworks celebrating America’s…

Harsh, but fair. Trump deserves the troll, and they get to gloat because they won.

I agree with this 100%. www.thebulwark.com/p/when-consc...

The First Pariah State This book is from Professor Robert E. Bonner of Dartmouth College. A major part of the book is a look at the international propaganda campaign both sides conducted. He writes, "This book focuses on the worldwide efforts of the 1860s to stigmatize, ostracize, but also defend…

I am so very sad for the children and families who had a president of the United States do this to them. I will never forgive my fellow Americans for bringing this person back to the presidency. people.com/donald-trump...

The Week in Confederate Heritage We begin with this story from our Nation's Capital. "A leading vendor of the US delicacy that is the pickle has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington DC after North Carolina’s booth displayed a video containing a Confederate flag. The Mt Olive…

They Are Dead And Yet They Live This excellent collection of essays owes its existence to its editors, Professors Jennifer Murray and John Kinder, as well as the contributors. The essays all revolve around the concept of how we as a nation remember the Civil War and its issues and participants. As…

"As a nation, we began by declaring that 'all men are created equal.' We now practically read it 'all men are created equal, except negroes.' When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and catholics.' '' - Abraham Lincoln, 1855

Ulysses S. Grant’s Road to Appomattox – 1865 Here's Professor Brooks D. Simpson delivering an outstanding presentation on Ulysses S. Grant's actions leading up to Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. The video's description reads, "Historian Brooks Simpson discussed Union General…

Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee – 1865 In this video, Professor Brian Steel Wills gives a great presentation discussing R. E. Lee and N. B. Forrest at the end of the Civil War. The video's description reads, "Historian Brian Steel Wills discussed how two Confederate generals, Lt. General…

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Harold Holzer gives a presentation on Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. The video's description reads, "Historian Harold Holzer discussed President Lincoln's 701-word second inaugural address on March 4, 1865. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in…

Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia In this presentation, William Marvel discusses the Army of Northern Virginia in 1865. It's far from a scintillating presentation, but worth a listen. The video's description reads, "Historian William Marvel discussed the decline and fall of…

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Republicans know they're hurting you. That's why they're hiding from you. https://politicspa.com/republicans-hit-record-low-for-in-person-town-halls/149424/

Great lecture by @mkn.bsky.social today.

Art of Command in the Civil War This panel winds up the 2025 Art of Command in the Civil War conference in Middleburg, VA. The video's description reads, "Historians answered questions about the art of command in the Civil War, with a specific focus on the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862. This…

Waiting for the lecture to begin.

The Week in Confederate Heritage We start by catching up on a couple of older articles. We first have this article from Florida. "A Florida congressional candidate wants to release identifying information for individuals behind the massive Confederate flag near the Interstate 4/Interstate 75…

The Battle of McDowell 1862 In this excellent presentation, Scott Patchan tells us about Stonewall Jackson and the Battle of McDowell, Virginia in the 1862 campaign. The video's description reads, "Historian Scott Patchan discussed Confederate Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson's winning strategy at the…

William Henry Seward’s Quest to Save the Nation During the Secession Winter (November 1860-April 1861) I recently reviewed this book for the Emerging Civil War website. You can read that review here. As readers of this blog know, my reviews here are a bit different in that I provide excerpts from…

Telegraphing Misinformation May 24, 1862 In this video, Gary Ecelbarger discusses the effects of erroneous communications in the 1862 Valley Campaign. The video's description reads, "Historian Gary Ecelbarger discussed the effect of unreliable information sent via telegraph and spread to Union…

The Battle of Little Bighorn Today is the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, when the 7th Cavalry, under Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer took on a large conglomeration of Native Americans consisting of Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho under the Hunkpapa Chief Sitting Bull and the…

What Is Revisionist History? Spoiler alert: All history is "revisionist" because historians are always finding new evidence and revising our understanding of the past. Anyway, I found this article that is a pretty good discussion, If you read history or engage with historians on social media, you…

June 25 is the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the greatest defeat of the U.S. Army by Native people in the late 19th century. The Lakotas, Cheyennes, & allies, led by Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, & others, killed Lt. Col. Custer & 200+ men. Some thoughts on the battle. 1/🧵

Lincoln’s Peace In this book, Professor Michael Vorenberg looks at Abraham Lincoln's efforts to suppress the rebellion and bring peace to the country. He begins the book with the story of Lewis Grant , a lawyer who rose to the rank of major general during the war and after the war returned to his…

Trump's second term is simultaneously 1) the greatest threat to democracy & rule of law ever. 2) a domestic & foreign policy disaster on every front. 3) an unending string of stupid, stupid stories driven entirely by Trump himself. Where to start with the crazy? • FIFA Peace Prize. 'Nuff said.

Spending three hours in 1944 tonight. The movie follows the book very closely.

Cassius Marcellus Clay A myth has grown up around Cassius Marcellus Clay asserting he was an abolitionist. This excellent book from Professor Anne Marshall dispels that myth. Clay was antislavery and spoke out bravely against the institution, but he was also a slaveowner himself and was not an…

June 25 marks the 150th anniversary of Custer's death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. No matter how you think about it, you're probably wrong. I received a Pulitzer for "Custer's Trials," yet no one's asking my opinion. That should tell me something. Still, here's how to understand it. 1/🧵

The Week in Confederate Heritage This week we look at this article from North Carolina. "A Cabarrus County commissioner’s remarks calling Juneteenth “a lie” are spreading online and drawing criticism days before the federal holiday. Commissioner Larry Pittman, the lone vote against a Juneteenth…

The Iranian Foreign Minister makes Vance wait, then when he arrives he refuses to shake Vance’s hand or greet him. The US has never looked smaller or weaker on the world stage.

The Second Manassas Campaign Professors Caroline Janney and Kathryn Shively edited this excellent collection of essays about the Second Bull Run campaign. Their introduction gives us an overview of the campaign as well as an overview of the book and its essays. In "Management Most Wretched:…

Remembering Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson Jeffry Wert discusses Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson in this presentation at the 2025 Art of Command in the Civil War Conference. The video's description reads, "Historian Jeffry Wert discussed Confederate Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson and his…

Reposting for Juneteenth *and* the imminent 150th anniversary of the Little Bighorn and Custer’s death. Custer’s politics made him a polarizing figure long before his death. Read!

24 Hours That Almost Wrecked the Valley Campaign 1862 Here's Robert Tanner discussing the 1862 Valley Campaign. The video's description reads, "Historian Robert Tanner discussed how Confederate Gens. Richard Ewell and 'Stonewall' Jackson maneuvered through multiple levels of command in the Civil…

Hegseth proudly ended the flu vaccine requirement for the military. Following this idiocy, only 40% of new trainees got vaccinated. There’s now a flu outbreak at an AF facility. A new recruit has died, though it is not clear if it was from flu. Now, the flu vaccine is again required there.

Expertise is a wonderful thing. The Trump regime doesn’t do expertise.