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Send us Fan MailJust when you thought you knew everything about Gettysburg-Author John Hopkins speaks on the 1913 Gettysburg reunion! Get the book here: https: //www.savasbeatie.com/the-world-will-never-see-the-like-the-gettysburg-reunion-of-1913/Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWxSupport the show:One time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCWMonthly payment through Patreon and unlock unique perks!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=truThis show is made possible by the support of our sponsors:The Badge MakerProudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history.Civil War TrailsThe world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you.Military Images MagazineAmerica's only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers.The Excelsior BrigadeDealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction.HistoryFixCome enjoy history! Explore stories from the Middle Ages to the early 21st century. Enjoy historical video content always ad free and get a 7-day free trial as you explore our site.1863 DesignsAre you looking for Civil War themed graphic design, logo design, historical art and or hand drawn art? Look no further than 1863 Designs. Use the code, “UNTOLD” for 15% off your purchase! Iron Horse Military AntiquesIron Horse Military Antiques is an Illinois-based buyer and seller of nineteenth-century documents, letters, images, and militaria, specializing in the American Civil War.Support the show
Abner Doubleday began the Civil War as a Union officer and aimed the first cannon shot in response to the bombardment opened on Ft. Sumter in 1861. Two years later, after a series of battles (including Antietam, where he was wounded), Doubleday took over a division in the Army of the Potomac's 1st Corps.These are his memoirs of service in two of the War's great campaigns. At Chancellorsville, a very promising start made by General Hooker against Lee's Confederate forces fell to a defeat when, in Doubleday's estimation, normal and prudent precautions against surprise in the heavily-wooded battlefield were not carried out; he also seemingly apologizes for Hooker's lack of leadership during the battle as a result of his having been stunned by a cannon ball hitting the post against which he was leaning.After Chancellorsville, Hooker was replaced as Army Commander by General George Meade. Doubleday describes the curious circumstances that led the two opposing armies to meet at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. When Doubleday's superior, General John Reynolds, was killed by a sharpshooter on the first day's battle, he took over the 1st Corps and fought it well against converging Confederate divisions that badly outnumbered him. The Corps was forced by battle losses to retire, but its desperate fight bought the time needed for Union reinforcements to pour into Gettysburg and thus prevent a defeat in detail.General Howard of the XIth Corps replaced Doubleday as the senior commander on the field, and mistakenly wrote to Meade that 1st Corps had routed after practically no fighting. Thus, when Meade arrived, he removed Doubleday from command of 1st Corps, replacing him with a more junior general from another Corps. The snub would embitter Doubleday against Meade. This book is in part Doubleday's revenge, as he picks apart Meade's indecision after the battle was essentially won, with the repulse of the famous Pickett's Charge. In his view, Meade could have won the war at that moment. (Summary by Mark Smith)Genre(s): War & Military, Memoirs, Modern (19th C)Language: EnglishKeyword(s): history (910), civil war (155)
On this episode of SWAB Podcast Side Talk, Billy talks about some of the most haunted locations tied to American history in “Memorial Day Ghost Stories II.” From the blood-soaked fields of Antietam and Perryville to the dark corridors of the USS Hornet, Billy dives into the real history behind these legendary locations — and the terrifying paranormal encounters still reported there today.Phantom soldiers. Voices in empty battlefields. Footsteps echoing through abandoned ship corridors. Are these places truly haunted… or are people witnessing moments of tragedy that somehow never faded away? Tune into the SWAB Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and hear the chilling stories connected to these infamous paranormal hotspots.
This episode I am reading from Jeffrey Keene's book 'Fire in the Soul: Reincarnation from Antietam to Ground Zero' I had never given reincarnation much thought, nor had I ever seen a psychic, but both of these elements came together one Halloween night. That one night was to change my outlook on life and my way of thinking forever. That evening started a progression of puzzle pieces floating into place. As each piece gently touched down, it added to a picture, a portrait that reinforced a strong case for reincarnation. My story weaves a tapestry of mystery and history, of love and the horrors of warfare. The journey was and still is a wondrous one, sometimes funny but at other times sad and physically painful. I force my beliefs on no one. I only ask that the readers open their minds to their own experiences, to take a good look at the world around them. As for me, I have no choice but to believe in reincarnation. I lived the story, and every word is true. Join me on an amazing journey through the eyes of two people: one a Georgian, the other a Connecticut Yankee. Similarities between the two go far beyond coincidence. They think alike, look alike, and even share facial scars. Their lives are so intertwined that they appear to be one. Half of this equation, Jeffrey J. Keene, a retired Assistant Fire Chief from affluent Westport, Connecticut. The other half, John B. Gordon, Confederate General, Army of Northern Virginia, died January 9, 1904. I would be lead into a 10-year travel odyssey that included the battlefields of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia as well as the library of Congress. Gathering information from official records, wartime reports and even love letters, I uncovered many parallels between my own life and that of General Gordon. Unexpectedly a trip to the emergency room on my thirtieth birthday with facial pain that mimicked a wound General Gordon received 115 years before at the battle of Antietam when he was thirty years of age. My hospital visit was more than a decade before I first heard his name. September 11, 2001 would start a new chapter in my life, literarily. In 2007, I was summoned to an online Reincarnation Forum dedicated to Children's past lives. I was called in to aid in verifying a child's information because of my knowledge of Fire Department operations and equipment. In less than a week, from the information given to me by the mother, on and off the forum, I discovered the boy was relating a lifetime of a New York City firefighter who perished in the events of September 11, 2001. After hearing his story, I call the young boy, The Phoenix. Bio Jeffrey J. Keene was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1947 and grew up in the town of Westport, CT, attending Staples High School. He joined the Air Force following his graduation in 1965. Following basic training, Keene specialized as a medic. While serving in Texas, Alabama, Florida, and New Jersey; he rose to the rank of sergeant, and received an honorable discharge in 1969. After returning to Westport, Keene joined the town's fire department in 1976. In his thirty five years in the fire service, Keene studied Fire Science at Norwalk State Technical College and attended Delaware State Fire School, where he progressed to the Fire Instructor level. One of the state's first Hazardous Materials Technicians, he also developed a Mock Crash Program to educate local high school students on the dangers of drinking and driving, gaining recognition for his efforts from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Jeffrey Keene was a decorated firefighter and an Assistant Fire Chief with the Westport, Connecticut Fire Department (retired 2003) Asst. Chief Keene spent his last fifteen years as a shift commander and was charged with the development and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures for the department. An accomplished Civil War researcher and speaker (having visited most of the major battle sites in the North and South) he has lectured on Civil War topics to groups ranging from elementary students to peer experts. Mr. Keene makes a strong case for reincarnation in his book titled Someone Else's Yesterday. Through years of research and travel, he has amassed compelling evidence of a former life during the American Civil War; that of Confederate General John B. Gordon. Keene resides with his wife Anna in Trumbull, Connecticut. https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Soul-Reincarnation-Antietam-Ground-ebook/dp/B09LR63BZ3 https://jeffreykeene.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Echoes of Antietam, 6min., USA Directed by Christopher Vallone Echoes of Antietam is a haunting post–Civil War horror short film set on the blood-soaked farmlands of Maryland. https://www.instagram.com/valloneworks/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I love history and a good father son story, so I thought that we really haven't seen a “zombie civil war” film. So I thought one night before bed about a father and his two sons defending their home against an army of confederate zombie soldiers, the next day, I started writing! From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? About 2 months. ——- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
5. The Fighting 69th and the Struggle for Acceptance Irish immigrants joined the "Fighting 69th" militia for military training and to show gratitude toward the country that provided them security. During the Civil War, Captain James Cavanagh displayed extraordinary bravery at the Battle of Antietam, vowing to hold his position until the "last one of us" was killed. Despite heroic service at Fredericksburg, the Irish still faced pervasive religious and racial prejudice. Some, like dance teacher Judson Sauce, changed their names to hide their Irish heritage. After the war, veterans often returned to humble manual trades, though some eventually secured stable civil service positions as recognition of their service. 52899 BALHOOLY
Dive into the bloody, baffling history of human conflict with Lionel on this episode of The Other Side of Midnight. From the unfathomable casualty counts of the World Wars and Antietam to the gritty, technological absurdities of Vietnam, this episode asks a glaring question: if we're so "civilized," why has there never been a time on Earth without war? Lionel goes head-to-head with callers to bust long-held historical myths, exploring how esteemed military giants like Eisenhower and MacArthur actually opposed dropping the atomic bomb. Buckle up for a hard-hitting, cynical look at how oil, greed, and "regime change" keep the racket of war spinning, because as it turns out, history would be a wonderful thing if only it were true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us Fan MailThe Letters of Dennis Ford tells the true story of an Irish immigrant, a father, and a soldier who fought through some of the deadliest battles of the American Civil War.Through his own words—letters written from camps, battlefields, and captivity—we follow Dennis Ford's journey from working-class laborer to war survivor.He fought at Antietam and Fredericksburg.He was captured three times.He made it home.But the war never truly left him.This is not just a war story.It's the story of a man… and what it cost him.Dennis Ford served in the 28th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the core regiments of the famous Irish Brigade in the Union Army.The Irish Brigade was composed largely of Irish immigrants and became known for its discipline, courage, and extremely high casualties.They fought in some of the most intense battles of the Civil War, including:Antietam (1862), one of the bloodiest single days in American historyFredericksburg (1862), where the brigade suffered devastating losses attacking fortified positionsChancellorsville (1863), another brutal engagement against Confederate forcesThe 28th Massachusetts earned a reputation for fighting at the front lines, often taking the heaviest fire.Like many soldiers in the brigade, Dennis Ford endured repeated combat, loss of fellow soldiers, and the physical and psychological toll of continuous warfare.His experience reflects that of the Irish Brigade as a whole—resilient, battle-tested, and marked by sacrifice.Support the show*Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization*Episodes Produced by 78Brettzky ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram
Send us Fan MailThe Letters of Dennis Ford tells the true story of an Irish immigrant, a father, and a soldier who fought through some of the deadliest battles of the American Civil War.Through his own words—letters written from camps, battlefields, and captivity—we follow Dennis Ford's journey from working-class laborer to war survivor.He fought at Antietam and Fredericksburg.He was captured three times.He made it home.But the war never truly left him.This is not just a war story.It's the story of a man… and what it cost him.Dennis Ford served in the 28th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the core regiments of the famous Irish Brigade in the Union Army.The Irish Brigade was composed largely of Irish immigrants and became known for its discipline, courage, and extremely high casualties.They fought in some of the most intense battles of the Civil War, including:Antietam (1862), one of the bloodiest single days in American historyFredericksburg (1862), where the brigade suffered devastating losses attacking fortified positionsChancellorsville (1863), another brutal engagement against Confederate forcesThe 28th Massachusetts earned a reputation for fighting at the front lines, often taking the heaviest fire.Like many soldiers in the brigade, Dennis Ford endured repeated combat, loss of fellow soldiers, and the physical and psychological toll of continuous warfare.His experience reflects that of the Irish Brigade as a whole—resilient, battle-tested, and marked by sacrifice.Support the show*Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization*Episodes Produced by 78Brettzky ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are joined by Historian Matt Borders to discuss The Battle of Antietam. Matt discusses the Battle of Antietam, which occurred on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Matt provided a comprehensive overview of the battle, explaining Robert E. Lee's strategic reasons for invading northern Maryland and the tactical movements of both Confederate and Union forces. He detailed the three phases of fighting, focusing on the morning attacks in the cornfield, the afternoon battle around the sunken road (known as Bloody Lane), and the southern end fighting around Burnside Bridge. The discussion covered key units like the Irish Brigade and the Iron Brigade, as well as the challenging terrain and weather conditions that affected the battle. Brian shared information about a local soldier from Haverhill, Massachusetts who served in the 28th Massachusetts Regiment and wrote letters home describing his experiences. The conversation concluded with Matt explaining Antietam's significance as a turning point in the Civil War, allowing for the Emancipation Proclamation that changed the war's focus from preserving the Union to ending slavery.Support the show*Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization*Episodes Produced by 78Brettzky ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are joined by Historian Matt Borders to discuss The Battle of Antietam. Matt discusses the Battle of Antietam, which occurred on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Matt provided a comprehensive overview of the battle, explaining Robert E. Lee's strategic reasons for invading northern Maryland and the tactical movements of both Confederate and Union forces. He detailed the three phases of fighting, focusing on the morning attacks in the cornfield, the afternoon battle around the sunken road (known as Bloody Lane), and the southern end fighting around Burnside Bridge. The discussion covered key units like the Irish Brigade and the Iron Brigade, as well as the challenging terrain and weather conditions that affected the battle. Brian shared information about a local soldier from Haverhill, Massachusetts who served in the 28th Massachusetts Regiment and wrote letters home describing his experiences. The conversation concluded with Matt explaining Antietam's significance as a turning point in the Civil War, allowing for the Emancipation Proclamation that changed the war's focus from preserving the Union to ending slavery.Support the show*Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization*Episodes Produced by 78Brettzky ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo @78brettzky - Instagram
The Meiji government institutes new offices, while its armies cause an international incident in Hyogo. A veteran of Antietam commands the defense of the foreign legation. And in the north, the heirs of Date Masamune nervously eye the approaching war-clouds.Script and sources available at http://riverside-wings.comSubscribe to Riversidewings on Patreon, or buy some merch at Fourthwall. Music is Fuuin Jinja and Yotsume Ryokan, from 「MOMIZizm MUSiC(もみじば)|フリーBGM 」) and Hall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 | Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/hall-of-the-mountain-king | Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2RDX5sVEfs4 )
The Battle of Antietam drives President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. But Robert Lee wins two dramatic victories in this aftermath at the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Western Civ 2.0
This week Mike is chatting with Val Giovagnoni of Antietam Broadband and the Chair of the Chamber's Foundation, about the direction of the Foundation in 2026 and the upcoming Outstanding Teachers Awards on March 18th.
It's known as the deadliest single day in American history: the Battle of Antietam.After weeks of Union defeats, Confederate forces pushed north into Maryland and carried the war onto Northern soil for the first time. Near a quiet creek in Maryland, two armies faced one another and engaged in a battle that would decide the course of American history.To take us through today's episode, we welcome our guest Garry Adelman. Garry is an award-winning author and vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography. He works full time as Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust.For those who are interested, here are some of images referenced in the episode: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021644156/Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
En el programa de hoy vamos a explorar que podría haber pasado si los estados confederados de américa consiguen ganar la guerra de secesión americana y convertirse en un país independiente. El punto de divergencia se producirá en 1862 durante la batalla de Antietam en la que los confederados conseguirán una victoria aplastante. De esta manera consiguen un acuerdo de sucesión con el norte. En adelante investigaremos la historia de la confederación durante más de 100 años. Que pasaría con la esclavitud, con su economía, con las relaciones con el norte, el papel en las guerras mundiales, o como evolucionaria a largo plazo esa sociedad nacida sobre el esclavismo. Índice: 1. La secesión (1860–1861) 2. Batalla de Antietam y paz de Gettysburg (1862) 3. Los primeros años de la Confederación (1863-1914) 4. La I Guerra mundial en America (1914-1920) 5. Los felices años 20 y crisis de los años 30 (1921-1939) 6. La II Guerra mundial en America (1939-1945) 7. La guerra fría y movimiento unificación. 8. Comentario. Si te ha gustado, y crees que la literatura moderna en audio lo merece, dale un like que ayuda con el algoritmo. Muchas gracias por estar ahí. Nuestra casa: https://historiaficcion.com/ 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? ficcionhistoriapodcast@gmail.com Telegram: https://t.me/HistoriaFiccionChat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ficcionhistoria/ Twitter: @ficcionhistoria Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LXvT2vus9IQ1Sad-bjVsg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/historiaficcion Historia ficción forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. • Créditos música Musicas in derechos de Youtube. Otros temas the-path-of-the-goblin-king, The curtain rises, I can feel it coming, jazz study relax, The snow queen, by Kevin Macleod, Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7078- the-path-of-the-goblin-king Confederate Song - I Wish I Was In Dixie Land (with lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKdbc0DYpM&list=RD5OKdbc0DYpM&start_radio=1 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Joseph Stahl and Matthew Borders, authors of "Faces of Union Soldiers at Antietam and Faces of Union Soldiers at Culps Hill."
In this episode of Your History Your Story, we are very happy to welcome back a truly distinguished guest: Pulitzer Prize winning author, renowned historian and the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History, Emeritus at Princeton University, James M. McPherson.Jim previously joined us to discuss the military, political and international significance of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history. Today, he returns to take us even deeper into the human experience of the Civil War, drawing from his landmark 1997 book, “For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War”.In this episode, Jim explores the powerful and often deeply personal motivations that compelled both Union and Confederate soldiers to continue fighting, even in the face of death, devastating wounds and unimaginable hardship. Drawing from numerous letters and diaries of Civil War soldiers, he helps us understand not just how the war was fought, but why it was endured.Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Photo(s): Courtesy of YHYS and James McPherson Thank you for supporting Your History Your Story!YHYS Patreon: CLICK HERE YHYS PayPal: CLICK HEREYHYS: Stay in the know, join our mailing list: CLICK HERE YHYS: Website, Blog & Social: CLICK HERE#yhys #yourhistoryyourstory #history #storytelling #podcast #njpodcast #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner #historian #storyteller #blogger To purchase For Cause and Comrades: CLICK HERE
Guest: Tyler Anbinder. The discussion turns to the Civil War, focusing on the Irish Brigade's heroism and Captain James Cavanagh's leadership at Antietam and Fredericksburg to preserve the Union.
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, may be small, but its history runs deep — and dark. Founded in 1762 along the Potomac River, it's one of the oldest towns in the state. On the surface, it's full of charm — brick sidewalks, historic homes, and the quiet hum of university life. But behind the beauty lies centuries of turmoil. Just three miles away, the Battle of Antietam became one of the bloodiest days in American history. When it ended, the wounded poured in by the thousands, turning every home, church, and business into a field hospital. Locals say the town was never the same — it seems that the ground itself remembers. Ghostly figures are seen near the riverbanks, whispers echo from the churchyards, and even Shepherd University has its share of unexplained encounters. Janet Hughes, owner of Shepherdstown Mystery Walks, knows these stories better than anyone. Through her tours, she reveals the layers of tragedy, resilience, and lingering energy that make Shepherdstown one of the most haunted towns in West Virginia. Is it history holding on—or something that refuses to let go? Get more information about her walking tours, at shepherdstownmysterywalks.com. #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistory #Shepherdstown #WestVirginiaHaunts #CivilWarGhosts #Antietam #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedAmerica #TrueGhostStories #HistoricHauntings Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, may be small, but its history runs deep — and dark. Founded in 1762 along the Potomac River, it's one of the oldest towns in the state. On the surface, it's full of charm — brick sidewalks, historic homes, and the quiet hum of university life. But behind the beauty lies centuries of turmoil. Just three miles away, the Battle of Antietam became one of the bloodiest days in American history. When it ended, the wounded poured in by the thousands, turning every home, church, and business into a field hospital. Locals say the town was never the same — it seems that the ground itself remembers. Ghostly figures are seen near the riverbanks, whispers echo from the churchyards, and even Shepherd University has its share of unexplained encounters. Janet Hughes, owner of Shepherdstown Mystery Walks, knows these stories better than anyone. Through her tours, she reveals the layers of tragedy, resilience, and lingering energy that make Shepherdstown one of the most haunted towns in West Virginia. Is it history holding on—or something that refuses to let go? This is Part Two of our conversation. Get more information about her walking tours, at shepherdstownmysterywalks.com. #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistory #Shepherdstown #WestVirginiaHaunts #CivilWarGhosts #Antietam #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedAmerica #TrueGhostStories #HistoricHauntings Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Threads From The National Tapestry: Stories From The American Civil War
About this episode: For this episode, we'll take the American Civil War to places that far too many dismiss - west of the Mississippi. Sites and confrontations that may not be as well-known as eastern theater battlefields like Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg or Chattanooga but, nevertheless at locations where national interests were just as great, passions of those involved just as deep and consequences that were just as far-reaching. Three selected stories - each to provide a snapshot of personalities, events and ramifications. One to highlight Union and Confederate campaigns in faraway New Mexico Territory; Another, vengeful guerilla warfare in Kansas and Missouri; and, for our third story, while civil war raged, a clash between whites and Native Americans in Minnesota. And now, stories from the American Civil War that originated in the Trans-Mississippi. Stories from then the western frontier. ----more---- Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: David E. Twiggs Earl Van Dorn Edward R. S. Canby William Clarke Quantrill Little Crow John Pope Additional Resources Battlefields Of New Mexico Battles Of Kansas And Missouri Subscribe to the Threads from the National Tapestry YouTube Channel here Thank you to our sponsor, Celebrity Word Scramble. In collaboration with Fred Kiger, they have published a Civil War edition of the Celebrity Word Scramble series. Included in the book is 16 pages of Civil War facts, stories, and insights written by Fred Kiger. Get your copy of the book here Thank you to our sponsor, The Badge Maker - proudly carrying affordable Civil War Corps Badges and other hand-made historical reproductions for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. Check out The Badge Maker and place your orders here Thank you to our sponsor Bob Graesser, Raleigh Civil War Round Table's editor of The Knapsack newsletter and the Round Table's webmaster at http://www.raleighcwrt.org Thank you to our sponsor John Bailey. Producer: Dan Irving
The Civil War was not going well for the Union in 1862. A victory at Shiloh in April was followed by defeat in the Seven Days Battles, an inconclusive result at Antietam, and a disastrous loss at Fredericksburg.
After Fort Fisher fell to Union forces, the Confederates still held powerful Fort Anderson. Could a veteran of Antietam and Franklin compromise the fort? Join Chief Historian, Garry Adelman, historian Chris Fonvielle Jr. and Site Manager Jim McKee at the “best preserved Confederate earthen fort.”
This Day in Legal History: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr's Kid Sworn in as JusticeOn December 8, 1902, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, beginning one of the most storied judicial careers in American history. Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, Holmes brought not just legal brilliance but a fierce sense of independence to the bench—qualities that would define his nearly 30-year tenure. He would become known as “The Great Dissenter,” not because he loved conflict, but because he saw the Constitution as a living document that demanded humility, skepticism of dogma, and above all, respect for democratic governance.Holmes shaped modern constitutional law, particularly in his groundbreaking First Amendment opinions. In Schenck v. United States (1919), he famously coined the “clear and present danger” test, establishing a foundational limit on government power to suppress speech. Though that decision upheld a conviction, Holmes's dissent later that year in Abrams v. United States marked his turn toward a much broader vision of free expression—one that laid the groundwork for modern civil liberties jurisprudence.A Civil War veteran wounded at Antietam, Holmes served with the Massachusetts Volunteers and carried shrapnel in his body for the rest of his life. His long memory gave him historical depth: legend holds he met both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy—Lincoln as a young Union officer in Washington, and JFK decades later when the future president visited the aged Holmes on his 90th birthday. While the Lincoln meeting is plausible and widely accepted, the Kennedy encounter is well documented—photos exist of JFK visiting Holmes in 1932, shortly before the justice's death.Holmes's legal philosophy emphasized restraint, often reminding fellow jurists that the Constitution “is made for people of fundamentally differing views.” He resisted turning the judiciary into a super-legislature, warning against confusing personal preference with constitutional mandate. His opinions, dissents, and aphorisms—“taxes are what we pay for civilized society,” among them—still echo in courtrooms and classrooms today.By the time he retired in 1932 at age 90, Holmes had become an icon: not just a jurist, but a symbol of intellectual honesty and constitutional humility. His December 8 appointment wasn't just another judicial swearing-in—it was the beginning of a philosophical legacy that still defines the boundaries of American legal thought.Amit Agarwal, a former clerk to Justices Alito and Kavanaugh, will soon find himself arguing against the very ideology he once clerked under—defending limits on presidential power in a case that could gut a nearly century-old precedent, Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935). He'll be representing former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued after President Trump gave her the boot, and whose case now tees up a potentially seismic shift in how presidents control independent agencies.At issue is whether the president can remove members of independent commissions—like the FTC—at will, or whether statutory “for cause” protections, created by Congress and upheld since the New Deal, still mean anything. If the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, it would blow a hole in the legal framework that has shielded multi-member agencies from raw political interference since Roosevelt tried—and failed—to remake the FTC in his own image.Let's pause here: Humphrey's Executor isn't just some dusty New Deal relic. It drew a sharp line between executive officers who serve the president directly and independent regulators who are supposed to be immune from daily political whims. The Court in 1935 said: no, FDR, you can't just fire an FTC commissioner because he's not singing from your hymnbook. That ruling became the backbone of modern agency independence—from the Fed to the SEC to the NLRB. Without it, the next president could dismiss any regulatory head who doesn't toe the party line. You want crypto rules to mean something? Food safety? Banking supervision? Say goodbye to all that if we pretend these agencies are just White House interns with better titles.But here's where it gets interesting: Agarwal is making the conservative case for restraint. Now working at Protect Democracy, he's arguing that letting presidents fire independent commissioners at will isn't a win for constitutional governance—it's a power grab that warps the original design. He's invoked Burkean conservatism—the idea that practical experience should trump theoretical purity—and warns that blind devotion to the “unitary executive theory” threatens institutional integrity more than it protects separation of powers.And Agarwal isn't alone. A collection of conservative legal scholars, former judges, and ex-White House lawyers—some with deep Federalist Society credentials—have filed briefs supporting his position. Their argument? That Humphrey's Executor is an “originalist” decision, faithful to the Founders' ambivalence about concentrated executive power, especially in domestic administration.Still, let's be honest: the Court is unlikely to be swayed by this internal dissent. The Roberts Court has already chipped away at agency independence in decisions like Seila Law (2020) and Loper Bright (2024), where it let Trump fire the CFPB director and overturned Chevron deference respectively. With a solid conservative majority, and multiple justices openly embracing a muscular vision of presidential control, the writing may already be on the wall.Which is precisely what makes Agarwal's stand so notable. This isn't some progressive legal activist parachuting in from the ACLU (though his wife did work there). This is someone who backed Kavanaugh publicly, donated to Nikki Haley, and spent years rising through the conservative legal pipeline—only to conclude that this version of executive power isn't conservative at all. It's reactionary.So what happens if Humphrey's goes down? Beyond the short-term question of whether Slaughter gets her job back, the bigger issue is how much power presidents will wield over what were supposed to be politically insulated regulatory bodies. Will a ruling in Trump's favor mean future presidents can purge the Fed board? Fire NLRB members mid-term? Flatten the independence of enforcement agencies? The Court may claim it's just restoring “constitutional structure,” but don't be surprised if that structure starts to look a lot like one-man rule.Agarwal, to his credit, is saying: not so fast. Sometimes conserving means preserving. And sometimes defending the Constitution means restraining the people who claim to speak for it the loudest.Ex-Alito, Kavanaugh Clerk Defends Limits on Trump's Firing PowerFight over Trump's power to fire FTC member heads to US Supreme Court | ReutersA federal judge has temporarily barred the Justice Department from using evidence seized from Daniel Richman, a former legal adviser to ex-FBI Director James Comey, in any future attempts to revive criminal charges against Comey. The move comes just weeks after the original case was dismissed due to the lead prosecutor's unlawful appointment.At issue is whether federal prosecutors violated Richman's Fourth Amendment rights by searching his personal computer without a warrant during earlier investigations into media leaks tied to Comey's 2020 congressional testimony. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with Richman—for now—saying he's likely to succeed on the merits and ordering the government to isolate and secure the data until at least December 12.The contested materials had been used to support now-dropped charges that Comey made false statements and obstructed Congress regarding FBI leaks about the Clinton and Trump investigations. But Richman, once a special FBI employee himself, argues the search was illegal and wants the files deleted or returned.The Justice Department, undeterred, is reportedly considering a second indictment of Comey. But between shaky prosecutorial appointments and constitutional challenges like this one, their case is rapidly sliding into legally questionable territory.US federal judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed Comey case | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a controversial book removal case out of Llano County, Texas, effectively allowing local officials to keep 17 books off public library shelves—titles that deal with race, LGBTQ+ identity, puberty, and even flatulence.The justices let stand a divided 5th Circuit ruling that found no First Amendment violation in the county's decision to pull the books. That decision reversed a lower court order requiring the books be returned and rejected the plaintiffs' argument that library patrons have a constitutional “right to receive information.” The 5th Circuit held that libraries have wide discretion to curate collections, and that removing titles doesn't equate to banning them altogether—people can still buy them online, the court reasoned.The dispute began in 2021 when local officials responded to complaints by residents, ultimately purging books including Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen (due to nude illustrations), as well as works on slavery and gender identity. Opponents of the removal sued, citing free speech violations. But the case now stands as a significant blow to that theory—at least in the 5th Circuit, which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene leaves unresolved a key question: does the First Amendment protect not just the right to speak, but the right to access certain information in public institutions? For now, in parts of the South, the answer appears to be no.US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
The Reality of War and the Defense of Little Round Top — Ronald White — Chamberlain's 20th Maine faced the horrors of war at Antietam and Fredericksburg, suffering severe casualties and effects from a defective smallpox inoculation. During the forced march toward Gettysburg, they received orders to defend the far left of the Union line at Little Round Top. Running out of ammunition, Chamberlain ordered a highly unconventional and successful bayonet charge.
Tennessee Thunder: A Tale of Two Armies by Daniel F Korn https://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Thunder-Tale-Two-Armies/dp/195919786X Everyone has heard of Gettysburg, but for sheer ferocity of fighting, it is tough to match the horrendous stories of what happened in the fight for Tennessee in the battles of Stones River and Chickamauga. This is the story of two very different armies, and their equally different commanders. The Union Army of the Cumberland, led by the charismatic, but excitable William Starke Rosecrans against the Confederate Army of Tennessee, and its hot-tempered and irascible commander; Braxton Bragg. As 1862 ends, and the birth of a new year of the war looms on the horizon, an end to the bloodletting is nowhere in sight. It was a year that had just seen the April horrific fight at Shiloh, the incredible ineptness of McClellan in the Peninsula /Seven Days Campaign, the September bloodbath known as Antietam, and President Lincoln's launch of a huge gamble in the Emancipation Proclamation, all followed by the near disaster for the Union at Fredericksburg. It would be followed by a year that would see death, destruction, and a level of ferocity in warfare on a scale never before seen on the American continent. Of all the major battles of the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. Although the battle itself was inconclusive, the Union Army's repulse of two Confederate attacks and the subsequent Confederate withdrawal were a much-needed boost to Union morale after the defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg. It dashed Confederate aspirations for control of Middle Tennessee. Names such as the Dragons Teeth, Slaughter Pen, the Round Forest, and the Orphans Brigade would enter the American lexicon. The battle was very important to Union morale, as evidenced by Abraham Lincoln's letter to General Rosecrans: "You gave us a hard-earned victory, which had there been a defeat instead, the nation could scarcely have lived over." The Confederate threat to Kentucky and Middle Tennessee was gone, and Nashville was secure as a major Union supply base for the rest of the war.
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, may be small, but its history runs deep — and dark. Founded in 1762 along the Potomac River, it's one of the oldest towns in the state. On the surface, it's full of charm — brick sidewalks, historic homes, and the quiet hum of university life. But behind the beauty lies centuries of turmoil. Just three miles away, the Battle of Antietam became one of the bloodiest days in American history. When it ended, the wounded poured in by the thousands, turning every home, church, and business into a field hospital. Locals say the town was never the same — it seems that the ground itself remembers. Ghostly figures are seen near the riverbanks, whispers echo from the churchyards, and even Shepherd University has its share of unexplained encounters. Janet Hughes, owner of Shepherdstown Mystery Walks, knows these stories better than anyone. Through her tours, she reveals the layers of tragedy, resilience, and lingering energy that make Shepherdstown one of the most haunted towns in West Virginia. Is it history holding on—or something that refuses to let go? This is Part Two of our conversation. Get more information about her walking tours, at shepherdstownmysterywalks.com. Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Featuring the Kirsten and Charlotte Asdal alongside Tony (https://www.breakingbeijing.com/) Eric Robinson, Justin (https://justinmc.substack.com/) and myself Chapters 02:55 US-China Relations: Punctuated Decoupling 05:52 Woo Trump didn't sell out Taiwan! But what if he did? 08:21 Xi Jinping's Confidence and Military Calculations 24:12 Blockades 28:54 Innovation vs. Production in Defense Technology 43:08 Book Recommendations and Cultural Reflections 44:57 Game of the Week: Historical Insights Outtro music: suno' s version of bad bunny singing about antietam. I promise I won't do this for every episode outtro until the AI gets better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Featuring the Kirsten and Charlotte Asdal alongside Tony (https://www.breakingbeijing.com/) Eric Robinson, Justin (https://justinmc.substack.com/) and myself Chapters 02:55 US-China Relations: Punctuated Decoupling 05:52 Woo Trump didn't sell out Taiwan! But what if he did? 08:21 Xi Jinping's Confidence and Military Calculations 24:12 Blockades 28:54 Innovation vs. Production in Defense Technology 43:08 Book Recommendations and Cultural Reflections 44:57 Game of the Week: Historical Insights Outtro music: suno' s version of bad bunny singing about antietam. I promise I won't do this for every episode outtro until the AI gets better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, may be small, but its history runs deep — and dark. Founded in 1762 along the Potomac River, it's one of the oldest towns in the state. On the surface, it's full of charm — brick sidewalks, historic homes, and the quiet hum of university life. But behind the beauty lies centuries of turmoil. Just three miles away, the Battle of Antietam became one of the bloodiest days in American history. When it ended, the wounded poured in by the thousands, turning every home, church, and business into a field hospital. Locals say the town was never the same — it seems that the ground itself remembers. Ghostly figures are seen near the riverbanks, whispers echo from the churchyards, and even Shepherd University has its share of unexplained encounters. Janet Hughes, owner of Shepherdstown Mystery Walks, knows these stories better than anyone. Through her tours, she reveals the layers of tragedy, resilience, and lingering energy that make Shepherdstown one of the most haunted towns in West Virginia. Is it history holding on—or something that refuses to let go? Get more information about her walking tours, at shepherdstownmysterywalks.com. Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
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Grief and loss can feel like ashes, but God promises to bring beauty, strength, and hope out of our pain. In Become Like an Oak Tree, Whitney Hopler reflects on Isaiah 61:2-3, reminding us that God grows us into “oaks of righteousness”—deeply rooted in His love, resilient through life’s storms, and a living display of His splendor. Highlights God transforms mourning into joy and despair into praise (Isaiah 61:2-3). Oak trees symbolize strength, endurance, and deep-rooted faith. Trials and grief become the soil where God plants new hope. Spiritual roots—through prayer, worship, and trust—anchor us in storms. Our testimony of faith gives others shade, comfort, and encouragement. Join the Conversation Where have you seen God bring beauty out of your ashes? Share your story and encourage others to stay rooted in faith. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #OaksOfRighteousness #BeautyFromAshes #FaithThatEndures to join the conversation.
227a shows some pictures from the battlefield. https://cwweeklypod.wixsite.com/my-site*Mobile capability through the app Spaces by Wix. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CWweeklypod
In May 1894, President Grover Cleveland gave a speech thanking those who gathered “to worship at this national shrine.” He was not referring to the battlefields at Gettysburg or Antietam, nor to Mount Vernon, but to the gravesite of Mary Ball Washington, mother of George. While dedicating the new monument that marked it in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Cleveland honored “the woman who gave our Nation its greatest and best citizen.” There could be no clearer valorization of eighteenth-century republican motherhood and its centrality to the nation's origin story.The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford UP, 2025) by Dr. Kate Haulman examines the role of motherhood in the commemoration of the American Revolution by tracing the creation and evolution of the Mother of Washington figure. Dr. Haulman explores the nineteenth-century memory of an eighteenth-century woman known for and through her famous son, the nation's first president. Underpinned by a canon of stories about Mary that often involved George, the monument and the figure it memorialized overlapped, sometimes in surprising and even paradoxical ways. In print, in images, and on the landscape, memorializing Mary foregrounded maternal ideals based in traditional gender roles and ancestry in the public memory of the nation's founding. As some women framed their engagement with the state in maternal terms, other men and women used the Mother of Washington to link the virtues she represented to the nation's origins. Women memorialists finally took up the cause to complete the monument, finishing what elite men had begun decades earlier.Then as now, groups used the past to construct American motherhood, as well as using motherhood to engage with the founding past. The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America offers fresh arguments about gender, race, and the politics of Revolutionary history and memory still contested 250 years later. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In May 1894, President Grover Cleveland gave a speech thanking those who gathered “to worship at this national shrine.” He was not referring to the battlefields at Gettysburg or Antietam, nor to Mount Vernon, but to the gravesite of Mary Ball Washington, mother of George. While dedicating the new monument that marked it in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Cleveland honored “the woman who gave our Nation its greatest and best citizen.” There could be no clearer valorization of eighteenth-century republican motherhood and its centrality to the nation's origin story.The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford UP, 2025) by Dr. Kate Haulman examines the role of motherhood in the commemoration of the American Revolution by tracing the creation and evolution of the Mother of Washington figure. Dr. Haulman explores the nineteenth-century memory of an eighteenth-century woman known for and through her famous son, the nation's first president. Underpinned by a canon of stories about Mary that often involved George, the monument and the figure it memorialized overlapped, sometimes in surprising and even paradoxical ways. In print, in images, and on the landscape, memorializing Mary foregrounded maternal ideals based in traditional gender roles and ancestry in the public memory of the nation's founding. As some women framed their engagement with the state in maternal terms, other men and women used the Mother of Washington to link the virtues she represented to the nation's origins. Women memorialists finally took up the cause to complete the monument, finishing what elite men had begun decades earlier.Then as now, groups used the past to construct American motherhood, as well as using motherhood to engage with the founding past. The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America offers fresh arguments about gender, race, and the politics of Revolutionary history and memory still contested 250 years later. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies
In May 1894, President Grover Cleveland gave a speech thanking those who gathered “to worship at this national shrine.” He was not referring to the battlefields at Gettysburg or Antietam, nor to Mount Vernon, but to the gravesite of Mary Ball Washington, mother of George. While dedicating the new monument that marked it in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Cleveland honored “the woman who gave our Nation its greatest and best citizen.” There could be no clearer valorization of eighteenth-century republican motherhood and its centrality to the nation's origin story.The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford UP, 2025) by Dr. Kate Haulman examines the role of motherhood in the commemoration of the American Revolution by tracing the creation and evolution of the Mother of Washington figure. Dr. Haulman explores the nineteenth-century memory of an eighteenth-century woman known for and through her famous son, the nation's first president. Underpinned by a canon of stories about Mary that often involved George, the monument and the figure it memorialized overlapped, sometimes in surprising and even paradoxical ways. In print, in images, and on the landscape, memorializing Mary foregrounded maternal ideals based in traditional gender roles and ancestry in the public memory of the nation's founding. As some women framed their engagement with the state in maternal terms, other men and women used the Mother of Washington to link the virtues she represented to the nation's origins. Women memorialists finally took up the cause to complete the monument, finishing what elite men had begun decades earlier.Then as now, groups used the past to construct American motherhood, as well as using motherhood to engage with the founding past. The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America offers fresh arguments about gender, race, and the politics of Revolutionary history and memory still contested 250 years later. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
In May 1894, President Grover Cleveland gave a speech thanking those who gathered “to worship at this national shrine.” He was not referring to the battlefields at Gettysburg or Antietam, nor to Mount Vernon, but to the gravesite of Mary Ball Washington, mother of George. While dedicating the new monument that marked it in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Cleveland honored “the woman who gave our Nation its greatest and best citizen.” There could be no clearer valorization of eighteenth-century republican motherhood and its centrality to the nation's origin story.The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford UP, 2025) by Dr. Kate Haulman examines the role of motherhood in the commemoration of the American Revolution by tracing the creation and evolution of the Mother of Washington figure. Dr. Haulman explores the nineteenth-century memory of an eighteenth-century woman known for and through her famous son, the nation's first president. Underpinned by a canon of stories about Mary that often involved George, the monument and the figure it memorialized overlapped, sometimes in surprising and even paradoxical ways. In print, in images, and on the landscape, memorializing Mary foregrounded maternal ideals based in traditional gender roles and ancestry in the public memory of the nation's founding. As some women framed their engagement with the state in maternal terms, other men and women used the Mother of Washington to link the virtues she represented to the nation's origins. Women memorialists finally took up the cause to complete the monument, finishing what elite men had begun decades earlier.Then as now, groups used the past to construct American motherhood, as well as using motherhood to engage with the founding past. The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America offers fresh arguments about gender, race, and the politics of Revolutionary history and memory still contested 250 years later. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 227 we revisit the Burnside's Bridge sector of Antietam. https://cwweeklypod.wixsite.com/my-site*Mobile capability through the app Spaces by Wix. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CWweeklypod
Steve Deace- “We Are At War… Punish Them Now or Antietam is Next”. The 3 Things America MUST DO after Charlie Kirk's Assassination. Steve Deace BlazeTV Host Steve Deace gives an impassioned speech about the future of America in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk at an event held by the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) in Washington DC on September 15, 2025. Deace makes the case that the American people need to be honest about the political divide in the country as he shares 3 key solutions that need to be achieved to hold our nation together. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/FMesXQP_LDg?si=fioHt_vYVoNohlME BlazeTV 2.14M subscribers 59,725 views Sep 16, 2025 #turningpointusa #charliekirk #charliekirkshooting ► Watch MORE BlazeTV YouTube Videos: / @blazetv ► Join BlazeTV and Watch LIVE Shows Daily! https://get.blazetv.com/ ► Visit the 'Blaze News' Website (No Annoying Ads!): https://www.theblaze.com/ ► Sign-Up for our NEWSLETTER: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/... Connect with us on Social Media: http://x.com/TheBlaze http://x.com/BlazeTV / theblazetv / blazemedia #blazetv #charliekirk #stevedeace #charliekirkshooting #turningpointusa #tpusa #conservativenews #politicalspeech #republicanparty
00:00:51 – Trump's UK Coronation SpectacleCoverage of Trump's state visit to the UK, framed as a grotesque parody of monarchy. Epstein projections on Windsor Castle spark arrests, fueling criticism of censorship and political theater. 00:12:02 – Unite the Kingdom ProtestTommy Robinson leads mass protests against immigration and globalism. Organizers claim millions attended, far beyond media estimates. The event is portrayed as proof Britain's establishment has lost control of the narrative. 00:23:28 – GOP Protects Trump & Epstein FilesDiscussion of Republican refusal to release Epstein files despite victim pleas. Survivors accuse the GOP of covering for Trump and elites, with focus on Maureen Comey's firing and FBI stonewalling. 00:40:07 – Trump as FBI Informant?Speculation over reports that Trump was once an FBI informant tied to Epstein. Lawmakers demand answers as evidence emerges of scrubbing Trump's name from files. 00:59:26 – Civil War Lessons from AntietamReflection on the horrors of Antietam as a warning against civil war. The host argues censorship and partisan vengeance after Kirk's assassination are pushing America toward the same destructive path. 01:06:45 – Trump's Venezuela Kill OrdersCriticism of Trump's strikes on Venezuelan “drug boats” as unconstitutional murders for oil and regime change. Parallels are drawn to Duterte's death squads and the erosion of just war principles. 01:19:46 – Israel, Gaza & Congressional SubservienceReports of IDF snipers killing children at food lines. Coverage of 250 U.S. lawmakers visiting Israel under the slogan “50 States, One Israel,” framed as proof of elite allegiance to foreign power over American interests. 01:34:58 – Fed Rate Cuts & Gold's SurgeTony Arterburn joins to analyze the Fed's rate cuts, gold's 40% rally this year, and how political pressure from Trump is accelerating inflation while boosting precious metals. 01:37:43 – Hong Kong Gold Exchange ChallengeDiscussion of China launching a gold exchange and massive storage facility in Hong Kong. Framed as a direct challenge to London and Western dominance, signaling a global monetary reset. 01:45:16 – Cashless Society & Stablecoin RisksWarning about moves toward a cashless society through biometric-linked stablecoins. The Fed's declining influence and Trump's intimidation of Fed governors are tied to this shift. 01:52:47 – Stablecoins as New DollarAnalysis of how stablecoins could replace the petrodollar system, allowing surveillance and control identical to CBDCs but rebranded for political acceptance. 02:02:21 – Wolfpack, Silverbacks & Market TrendsTony explains plans for refining and possibly creating “silverbacks” alongside his Wolfpack service. Central banks' silver purchases are seen as game-changing for future price surges. 02:12:47 – Silver for Barter & Black MarketsClosing segment stresses the practicality of pre-1965 U.S. silver for bartering in a controlled society. Constitutional silver is presented as both a hedge and a survival tool. 02:30:54 – War vs. Revolution & Gaza's FutureDebate over the difference between government-declared wars and people-led revolutions, with Gaza used as an example of geopolitical struggle. 02:32:45 – Real Journalism vs. Controlled MediaPraise for Sam Montoya and Joe Biggs as genuine reporters, contrasted with attacks on establishment media. Side discussion on Rumble subscriptions and platform independence. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
00:00:51 – Trump's UK Coronation SpectacleCoverage of Trump's state visit to the UK, framed as a grotesque parody of monarchy. Epstein projections on Windsor Castle spark arrests, fueling criticism of censorship and political theater. 00:12:02 – Unite the Kingdom ProtestTommy Robinson leads mass protests against immigration and globalism. Organizers claim millions attended, far beyond media estimates. The event is portrayed as proof Britain's establishment has lost control of the narrative. 00:23:28 – GOP Protects Trump & Epstein FilesDiscussion of Republican refusal to release Epstein files despite victim pleas. Survivors accuse the GOP of covering for Trump and elites, with focus on Maureen Comey's firing and FBI stonewalling. 00:40:07 – Trump as FBI Informant?Speculation over reports that Trump was once an FBI informant tied to Epstein. Lawmakers demand answers as evidence emerges of scrubbing Trump's name from files. 00:59:26 – Civil War Lessons from AntietamReflection on the horrors of Antietam as a warning against civil war. The host argues censorship and partisan vengeance after Kirk's assassination are pushing America toward the same destructive path. 01:06:45 – Trump's Venezuela Kill OrdersCriticism of Trump's strikes on Venezuelan “drug boats” as unconstitutional murders for oil and regime change. Parallels are drawn to Duterte's death squads and the erosion of just war principles. 01:19:46 – Israel, Gaza & Congressional SubservienceReports of IDF snipers killing children at food lines. Coverage of 250 U.S. lawmakers visiting Israel under the slogan “50 States, One Israel,” framed as proof of elite allegiance to foreign power over American interests. 01:34:58 – Fed Rate Cuts & Gold's SurgeTony Arterburn joins to analyze the Fed's rate cuts, gold's 40% rally this year, and how political pressure from Trump is accelerating inflation while boosting precious metals. 01:37:43 – Hong Kong Gold Exchange ChallengeDiscussion of China launching a gold exchange and massive storage facility in Hong Kong. Framed as a direct challenge to London and Western dominance, signaling a global monetary reset. 01:45:16 – Cashless Society & Stablecoin RisksWarning about moves toward a cashless society through biometric-linked stablecoins. The Fed's declining influence and Trump's intimidation of Fed governors are tied to this shift. 01:52:47 – Stablecoins as New DollarAnalysis of how stablecoins could replace the petrodollar system, allowing surveillance and control identical to CBDCs but rebranded for political acceptance. 02:02:21 – Wolfpack, Silverbacks & Market TrendsTony explains plans for refining and possibly creating “silverbacks” alongside his Wolfpack service. Central banks' silver purchases are seen as game-changing for future price surges. 02:12:47 – Silver for Barter & Black MarketsClosing segment stresses the practicality of pre-1965 U.S. silver for bartering in a controlled society. Constitutional silver is presented as both a hedge and a survival tool. 02:30:54 – War vs. Revolution & Gaza's FutureDebate over the difference between government-declared wars and people-led revolutions, with Gaza used as an example of geopolitical struggle. 02:32:45 – Real Journalism vs. Controlled MediaPraise for Sam Montoya and Joe Biggs as genuine reporters, contrasted with attacks on establishment media. Side discussion on Rumble subscriptions and platform independence. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Highlights: The Guardians are still in playoff contention despite injuries and setbacks. Terry reflects on decades of poor performance by the team before the 1990s. Since 2013, under Terry Francona, the Guardians have had only two losing seasons. Stephen Vogt has matched Francona's win total through his first 310 games. The team's consistent competitiveness is often underappreciated by fans. Guardians are three games out of the wild card with 13 games left. Terry praises MLB's expanded playoff format for keeping more teams relevant. Guardians' pitching depth continues to be a strength despite injuries. Terry discusses the impact of trades, especially the one involving Mike Clevinger. Austin Hedges is praised for his leadership and handling of pitchers, despite poor hitting. Terry supports the six-man rotation as a way to preserve pitchers' arms. Parker Messick leads the team in ERA; other young pitchers are contributing well. Jose Ramirez is lauded for his leadership and playing through injuries. Brian Rocchio's move to second base has improved the infield defense. Terry suggests Travis Bazzana could be moved to the outfield to keep Rocchio at second. The Guardians' remaining schedule includes games against Detroit, Minnesota, and Texas. Terry and David transition to discussing the Browns' embarrassing loss to the Ravens. Joe Flacco struggled, and the game plan didn't help; coaching decisions are questioned. Injuries and poor performance from high-paid players like Jack Conklin and Denzel Ward are highlighted. Terry defends Myles Garrett's performance amid fan criticism. Browns' defense ranks seventh in limiting explosive plays; Packers rank first. Concerns raised about offensive play-calling and lack of deception. Terry warns against rushing to bench Flacco after one bad game. Baker Mayfield's resurgence with Tampa Bay sparks debate about his time in Cleveland. Terry believes the Browns mishandled Baker's injury and departure. The Watson trade is described as a franchise-altering decision with long-term consequences. Terry and David discuss the Cavs' offseason workouts and injury challenges. Cavs aim to improve endurance and toughness to match teams like Indiana and OKC. Terry shares insights on player rotations and injury recovery strategies. The podcast wraps with listener emails about sports nicknames and historical anecdotes. Terry mentions his column on Antietam and reflections on historical figures like Jesse Reno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
National Battlefield Parks are grassland habitats worth writing home about. Tall grassy fields aren't typically considered beautiful, much less valuable to conserve. But battlefield monuments and military parks are maintained as historic sites, with the side-effect of preserving excellent habitat. Today, rather than the roar of cannons, battlefields like Gettysburg, Antietam, and Monocacy are filled with the sounds of grassland songbirds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
“War is hell.” (Seriously) Big update at Golds Gym Venice, get ready. The usual suspects are glad that Hulk Hogan is dead. (Here's a clue: “they're probably cat owners.”) AFI: WTF? (take 2) I saw Andre The Giant, and my mom once met…Richard Nixon and Dwight D Eisenhower?! (And other historical Allen revelations!) New aggravation just dropped: “someone” leaving their coffee cup on the filthy sink surface. I went to see Aliens in 70mm at the Egyptian with Gale Ann Hurd (the producer) doing q&A, and shit got wild.
The Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War remains the bloodiest day in American history. That day, and the future of the United States, could have turned out very differently, if not for a single note and three cigars. From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history. Listen to A Twist of History wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To mark Independence Day, Big Books and Bold Ideas is airing an encore presentation of Kerri Miller's conversation with historian Patrick O'Donnell about his 2024 book, “The Unvanquished.”The Civil War is remembered for its sweeping battles: Gettysburg, Atlanta, Antietam. Less known are the small troops of men, enlisted by both sides, to fight far from the battlefields.These ruthless soldiers relied on stealth to sneak behind enemy lines — often wearing their opponent's uniform — and destroyed supply lines, assassinated military officials and gathered critical information.Today, we know this kind of warfare as shadow ops — which is a specialty of military historian Patrick K. O'Donnell. A roadside marker he happened to see in rural Virginia ignited years of research into the Civil War-era special forces who were tasked by President Lincoln to undertake spy operations and secrete missions against Confederate units.This week, he joined MPR News host Kerri Miller on Big Books and Bold ideas to talk about his book, “The Unvanquished,” which masterfully tells the story of this forgotten chapter of history.Guest:Patrick K. O'Donnell is a bestselling military historian and an expert on elite units. He is the author of thirteen books, including “The Indispensables,” “The Unknowns” and “Washington's Immortals.” His new book is “The Unvanquished.”Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.
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The most famous battles of the US Civil War all occurred in the eastern theater, such as Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, and Bull Run. However, one of the most important battles, from both a strategic and tactical standpoint, took place in the west. It was one of the most brilliant led battles of the entire conflict, and it vaulted into prominence a man who would go on to lead the Union to victory and ultimately the Presidency. Learn more about the Battle of Vicksburg and how it changed the course of the Civil War on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, delve into the fascinating world of 'Witness Trees'—trees that have stood the test of time and witnessed key moments in American history. From the Civil War battlefields of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Manassas to the site of the Oklahoma City bombing, these trees have borne silent witness to significant events. We explore the stories and historical significance of several protected trees, including the Burnside Sycamore, the Oklahoma City Survivor Tree, and the iconic Jackson Magnolia at the White House. Through these stories, we're reminded of the resilience and endurance symbolized by these natural sentinels. Written By Lizzie Tesch Narrated By Jason Epperson 00:00 Introduction: Witness Trees of America 02:24 Witness Trees of the Civil War 03:05 The Sycamore at Antietam 07:55 The Survivor Tree of Oklahoma City 11:34 Witness Trees in Washington DC 12:24 The Legacy of Jackson's Magnolia Tree 14:55 Conclusion: The Importance of Witness Trees