The Unites States of America Won: The Confederates Lost – The Big Picture – By Glynn Wilson – WASHINGTON, D.C. – So it appears we will end this trip about where we started it, talking about the damn Civil War, one more freaking time. Historians say history runs in cycles and often repeats itself. I…
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Appomattox Court House: Robert E. Lee Surrenders to Grant, Ending Civil War
By Glynn Wilson – APPOMATTOX, Virg. — We didn’t make it here in time for Memorial Day, but National Park Service rangers and volunteers say nearly 500 people showed up for the playing of “Taps” and holiday weekend programs. I don’t know for sure, but considering that Confederate sympathizers seem to generate more engagement these…