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Send us a textThe Battle & Surrender At Appomattox Court House with (Bert Dunkery)In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by author and historian Bert Dunkerly to discuss the battle and surrender of Appomattox Court House.The Battle of Appomattox Court House, fought in Appomattox County, Virginia, on the morning of April 9, 1865, was one of the last and most consequential battles of the American Civil War (1861–1865). It marked the final engagement of Confederate General in Chief Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia before they surrendered to the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Ulysses S. Grant, the Commanding General of the United States Army.ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show
The office of vice president has often been overshadowed by the presidency, yet throughout history, some vice presidents have left a profound mark on the nation—despite never reaching the highest office. This series explores the lives of these influential figures, uncovering their family roots, rise to power, and the lasting impact they made in their own right. Some faded into quiet political retirement, while others shaped history unexpectedly. Few vice presidents had a more dramatic or controversial trajectory than John C. Breckinridge. Elected at 36, he remains the youngest vice president in American history. But rather than following a conventional political path, his life took unexpected turns—culminating in his role as a Confederate general and the final Confederate Secretary of War. His story is one of ambition, conflict, and divided loyalties. He was a rising star in national politics, a key player in the fractured 1860 election, and a figure who ultimately found himself on the losing side of the Civil War. Once a U.S. senator, he was expelled from Congress, took up arms against the Union, and was forced into exile. Yet even in defeat, his influence endured. Who was John C. Breckinridge before war and politics reshaped his life? What family ties and early influences set him on this course? And how did he go from vice president to a man branded a traitor? As we continue through this series, examining the vice presidents who never became president, we now turn to one of American history's most complex and divisive figures. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/john-c-breckinridge-the-youngest-vice-president-and-confederate-general/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
Pod Crashing episode 359 with Akilah Hughes from the podcast Rebel Spirit. Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media's "What a Day") about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school's mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind "Gritty," The Philadelphia Flyers' viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue of problematic mascots, Rebel Spirit endeavors to make the process of correcting historic wrongs less of a bummer. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rebel-spirit-186856705
Pod Crashing episode 359 with Akilah Hughes from the podcast Rebel Spirit. Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media's "What a Day") about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school's mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind "Gritty," The Philadelphia Flyers' viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue of problematic mascots, Rebel Spirit endeavors to make the process of correcting historic wrongs less of a bummer. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rebel-spirit-186856705 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Once a dedicated general of the Confederate army, risking his life in defense of slavery, James Longstreet's life took an unprecedented turn in the years after America's bloody civil war. After fighting alongside Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg, Longstreet became a staunch supporter of Black voting rights during Reconstruction and even led an interracial militia into battle against a white supremacist insurrection in Louisiana. Historian Elizabeth Varon joins David Rubenstein for this eye-opening discussion of one of the Civil War's most complex figures.Recorded on September 7, 2024
Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media's "What a Day") about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school's mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind "Gritty," The Philadelphia Flyers' viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue of problematic mascots, Rebel Spirit endeavors to make the process of correcting historic wrongs less of a bummer. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-rebel-spirit-186856705 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
We're continuning to dig into other would-be Julius Caesar presidents of American history. The men who never were nominated, and maybe never even ran, but who could have been either the great Man of the People who'd lead us to glory.... or terrible Imperators who tore us apart. I'll be posting a bunch of these throughout this week. This episode - war criminal, slave trader, Confederate General, and literal Grand Wizard of the KKK - Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Over the past year, Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media's “What a Day”) has been on a journey back to her hometown of Florence, Kentucky to convince her high school that now is the time to change their mascot from a Confederate General into something everyone in the South loves: a Biscuit. Throughout the process she has had conversations with local advocates and allies who are supportive of making a change. She has also interviewed tons of incredible people like journalist Jemele Hill, NFL player Calais Campbell, and even Brian Allen, the creator of the Philadelphia Flyer's beloved mascot Gritty, plus many more. And now, Akilah is thrilled to share her journey when Rebel Spirit premieres Sept. 3rd, in just one week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PREVIEW: #JUBAL EARLY: #ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Conversation with colleague Patrick K. O'Donnell, author THE UNVANQUISHED, re Confederate General Jubal Early's raid on Washington July 9-13, 1864, when Stan sent clerks with rifles to the frontlines. More tonight. https://www.amazon.com/Unvanquished-Lincolns-Special-Americas-Operations/dp/080216286X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.66rTJiebf2uS5uTQxjOMynAQekCkk-1JYIfRdyaeFtkJLbgxlU-AMtkZwPbQwwKH8RKbWlqxFDZLme1Vs4OAGDpqQUjwBJN_wNy5ifa_SIcYrMDK8ZZ56PV-YxiyweEooDod7XoPTN14O1DY-ck6cbJYuxYaKm6S644oXipNRZelZ2izjy722D0eCqxj5Wo5th4_cV3TBbmtCCYe-98ssNinsTCi1kuLmZV92fyBnkw.VXNZvNcv9LhbNS4Zm1qQqOnLfR928IUzBKrUNYgD-Ws&qid=1720044840&sr=1-1 1913 Gettysburg encampment
Coming September 3rd, Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media's “What a Day”) about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school's mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. Through conversations with local students and parents, and interviews with experts on everything ranging from mascot design to the history of the Confederacy, Rebel Spirit endeavors to make the process of correcting historic wrongs less of a bummer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, something called a "rage ritual" is gaining popularity. It sounds stupid and insane, and it is, but you have to see and hear it to fully appreciate it. Also, the polls have shifted so dramatically in Trump's favor that even CNN is admitting that Biden has a major problem. And a school district in Virginia has voted to put Confederate General names back on their schools. And, in our Daily Cancellation, the media tells us that there is a new Rosa Parks. A persecuted black woman was told to go the back of the plane by a racist flight attendant. That's the claim, anyway. But, as you can imagine, there's a lot more to the story. Ep.1367 - - - DailyWire+: Introducing the Newest Daily Wire Venture: Emerson - A Premium Multivitamin for Men: https://bit.ly/3WlNWgs Watch the brand new animated sitcom Mr. Birchum only on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/4akO7wC Get your Matt Walsh flannel here: https://bit.ly/3EbNwyj - - - Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold - Text "WALSH" to 989898, or go to https://birchgold.com/Walsh, for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit. Tax Network USA - Seize control of your financial future! Call 1(800)245-6000 or visit http://www.TNUSA.com/Walsh - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Rv1VeF Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KZC3oA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eBKjiA Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RQp4rs
This week Stan's guest is historian and author Elizabeth Varon from the University of Virginia discussing her latest book, Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied The South. She talks about the life and career of this most controversial Georgian, from whether “Longstreet was late” at Gettysburg, and how his post-war decision to support Radical Reconstruction, ...Continue Reading »
Robert sits down with Jason Petty aka Prop to begin the epic story of Robert E. Lee, prominent furry, slave owner and Confederate General. (4 Part Series) Sources: https://archive.org/stream/memoirsrobertel01wriggoog/memoirsrobertel01wriggoog_djvu.txt https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-arlington-national-cemetery-came-to-be-145147007/ https://www.history.com/news/how-the-cult-of-robert-e-lee-was-born https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/08/18/robert-e-lee-is-the-uniter-america-has-been-looking-for/ https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Considered-General-History-America-ebook/dp/B00ZVEM3T6 https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Lee-Me-Southerners-Reckoning-ebook/dp/B08BKJJJG8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=lee+and+me&s=digital-text&sr=1-2 https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Lee-Allen-C-Guelzo-ebook/dp/B08RJ4S4DN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lee+guelzo&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/General-Lee-Biography-Robert-ebook/dp/B074N2GGTV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lee+a+biography+fitzhugh+lee&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Who-Was-Robert-Lee-ebook/dp/B00GYA5AUU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=who+was+robert+e+lee&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 https://archive.org/stream/memoirsrobertel01wriggoog/memoirsrobertel01wriggoog_djvu.txthttps://gettysburgcompiler.org/2018/05/23/the-sins-of-the-father-light-horse-harry-lee-and-robert-e-lee/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lee-timeline/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/making-sense-of-robert-e-lee-85017563/ https://www.americanheritage.com/robert-e-lees-severest-struggle https://spartacus-educational.com/USASwhipping.htm https://www.thedailybeast.com/when-robert-e-lee-met-john-brown-and-saved-the-union https://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/robert_e_lee.php https://www.historyforkids.net/robert-e-lee.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. 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
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy. He was alongside Lee at Gettysburg (and counseled him not to order the ill-fated attacks on entrenched Union forces there). He won a major Confederate victory at Chickamauga and was seriously wounded during a later battle. After the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. Although he was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, Longstreet has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his postwar actions in rejecting the Lost Cause mythology and urging racial reconciliation. He is being rediscovered in the new age of racial reckoning. Elizabeth Varon's Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) is the first biography in decades and the first to give proper attention to Longstreet's long post-Civil War career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south
Elizabeth Varon, author of "Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"
Elizabeth Varon, author of "Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"
Elizabeth Varon, author of "Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"
During the Civil War, Gen. James Longstreet was one of the Confederacy's most beloved generals. Southerners called him “Lee's Warhorse” and considered him a pillar of the war effort, largely responsible for victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga.But after the war Longstreet moved to New Orleans, where he dramatically changed course. He supported black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, did battle against former Confederates. His defiance ignited a firestorm of controversy, as white Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War.Today's guest is Elizabeth Varon, author of “Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South.” We consider why although Longstreet was one of the highest-ranking Confederate generals, he has never been commemorated with statues or other memorials in the South because of his involvement in the Republican Party and rejecting the Lost Cause mythology. We also look at his second life as a statesman, serving in such positions as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3101278/advertisement
120 years ago today, Confederate General James Longstreet died, leaving behind a complicated legacy as a former slave owner who later supported Black suffrage and Reconstruction. What does his story have to tell us about how someone can change their mind? Author Elizabeth R. Varon joins us to discuss her new biography, Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South.
General James Longstreet is remembered by many as a superb Confederate general during the American Civil War. He also was reviled by generations of Southerners as an apostate—both for criticizing the generalship of Robert E. Lee and becoming a Republican after the South was crushed. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Dr Elizabeth Varon about her terrific study, “Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South”, and get to the heart of why Longstreet said what he said and did what he did. Sponsors • Veteran Strategies• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant• Garmong Construction• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends' is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From acclaimed historian Elizabeth Varon comes a true story of courage and controversy – a new exploration of one of the most complex figures from American Civil War history. LONGSTREET, delves deep into the life and legacy of General James Longstreet. With LONGSTREET, Varon – the recipient of the 2020 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for her book Armies of Deliverance – provides a meticulously researched biography that unveils the lesser-known aspects of General Longstreet's story, from his early days as a protégé of General Robert E. Lee to his pivotal role in the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond. However, what truly sets this work apart is its focus on Longstreet's divergent path from traditional Southern postwar ideology. After the South was defeated, Longstreet moved to New Orleans. There he supported Black voting and joined the newly elected, integrated postwar government in Louisiana. When white supremacists took up arms to oust that government, Longstreet, leading the interracial state militia, battled against former Confederates. White Southerners branded him a race traitor and blamed him retroactively for the South's defeat in the Civil War. His continued defiance ignited a firestorm. In this age of racial reckoning, it is high time that Longstreet be rediscovered. Varon's careful research and engaging storytelling provides readers with a fresh understanding of a man who dared to challenge the norms of his time, demonstrating that Longstreet's controversial choices have enduring relevance for our modern debates. About the Author: Elizabeth R. Varon is Langbourne M. Williams professor of American history at the University of Virginia and a member of the executive council of UVA's John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History. Varon's books include Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy, and Appomattox: Victory, Defeat and Freedom at the End of the Civil War. Her most recent book, Armies of Deliverance: A New History of the Civil War, won the 2020 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize and was named one of The Wall Street Journal's best books of 2019. For more info on the book click HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support
Riding Shotgun With Charlie #182 Phil Schreier NRA Museum, Director In my formative years as a gun owner (then just a wanna be), I would watch The Outdoor Channel which had Shooting USA on it, shows on The History Channel, and other shows, too. Any time a historical gun came up, Phil Schreier would be there with his white gloves on handling, talking about various firearms, and giving the history. When I “crashed” the NRA BOD party back in April, I got to introduce myself and tell him what I do. He said anytime I was in Fairfax, VA, he would be up for being on the show. Well, I was planning a roadtrip with John Petrolino, The Pen Patriot, and we made a pit stop at the NRA Museum and I was able to film a show with Phil. Growing up, Phil was in a “Kennedy Democrat” household where firearms were encouraged but they weren't prohibited either. He learned to shoot at Boy Scout camp, like other passengers who have been on the show. He fell in love with shooting the Mossberg .22 rifle. His grandmother told him they were related to General Beauregard, who was a Confederate General in the Civil War. That also sparked an interest in history. Majoring in Political Science and History in college, his first job was as a compliance inspector with the ATF.( Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms…who's bringing the chips?) But he didn't like the way they operated and left the position. Does this sound familiar? So Phil ended up going back to the Boy Scout camp as a counselor then worked up to run the camp. During the winter months, he worked at a cigar shop with a friend who he grew up with. Then he got a call from someone from Scout Camp who was also with the NRA and he offered Phil a job to work weekends at the NRA Museum. He was less than thrilled working weekends because he was also doing some reenacting on the weekends. But he took the gig working 6 hours each weekend day. Within 6 months, he was working full time. Then he was able to hire his buddy from the cigar shop to work with him. For the record, his buddy is Mark Keefe, the Editorial Director of all NRA publications. Certainly the “virus that shall not be named” eliminated nearly all the positions at the museum, and Phil has several of the titles. During the last two and a half years, he was the only one working there. There's much more to running a museum than just “playing” with the guns. Phil will go weeks working there without even touching one of the firearms. Like many jobs that look glamorous, working as a museum director has aspects that have become less glamorous over the years. The lectures at various museums don't get old, but traveling does. I've heard several traveling comedians say they'd do comedy for free, but they get paid to travel. What I really enjoyed learning about was how manufacturing helped change the way things were produced. We talk about the Eli Whitney and the cotton gin, but what Whitney really brought about was mass production and being able to make replaceable parts for machines. Then that spilled into Sam Colt making revolvers. We also talked about the impact of AI on history and writing. Phil said his personal book collection is over 5,000 books! There's really a lot to learn from people like Phil. He's got a lot of wisdom. But he's also still the youngest guy at some of the history conventions. If we don't want out history to die or be erased, we need more people like Phil who has a love of the stories and shares them in ways we all enjoy. Favorite quotes: “Very upset with the way they (ATF) operated as stewards of public trust.” “It doesn't matter if we're (ATF) right or wrong, we'll just bankrupt them.” “I think the biggest misconception is you get to play with guns all day.” “It's stuff like that that changes the world because of firearms.” “I look at it as having more friends and the effort of spreading the knowledge about firearms, their history, their heritage.” NRA Museum Website https://www.nramuseum.org/ There's 3 different NRA museums around the country. Articles written by Phil Schreier https://www.nramuseum.org/gun-info-research.aspx Galleries at the NRA Museum https://www.nramuseum.org/guns/the-galleries Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters. Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/ Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/ Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/ Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC
Indie film producer from Russia to the U.S. Arina Sakoun talks about her latest release “The Ballad of Sadie LeBelle” paying homage to the Spaghetti Western genre about a young woman seeking revenge for the murder of her father at the hands of a Confederate General shortly after the Civil War and finding herself in a game of poker with 3 Confederate Veterans whom she believes one of them is her father's killer! Arina graduated for NY Film Academy and talks about her journey, plus “Bidding of a Drug Dealer”, “Sleepless”, “24 Hours in Beijing” and more! Check out the latest from the amazing Arina Sakoun on all major platforms today! #arinasakoun #indiefilmproducer #russia #immigration #theballadofsadielebelle #spaghettiwestern #confederate #civilwar #poker #nyfilmacademy #biddingofadrugdealer #sleepless #24hoursinbeijing #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerarinasakoun #themikewagnershowarinasakoun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
Indie film producer from Russia to the U.S. Arina Sakoun talks about her latest release “The Ballad of Sadie LeBelle” paying homage to the Spaghetti Western genre about a young woman seeking revenge for the murder of her father at the hands of a Confederate General shortly after the Civil War and finding herself in a game of poker with 3 Confederate Veterans whom she believes one of them is her father's killer! Arina graduated for NY Film Academy and talks about her journey, plus “Bidding of a Drug Dealer”, “Sleepless”, “24 Hours in Beijing” and more! Check out the latest from the amazing Arina Sakoun on all major platforms today! #arinasakoun #indiefilmproducer #russia #immigration #theballadofsadielebelle #spaghettiwestern #confederate #civilwar #poker #nyfilmacademy #biddingofadrugdealer #sleepless #24hoursinbeijing #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerarinasakoun #themikewagnershowarinasakoun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support
Mike Rothmiller - Chappaquiddick The Killing Of Mary Jo KopechneEd is joined by former LA Detective Mike Rothmiller to discuss Ted Kennedy's biggest nightmare; the events surrounding the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.The Chappaquiddick incident occurred on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts some time around midnight between July 18 and 19, 1969, when Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy negligently drove his car off a narrow bridge, causing it to overturn in a tidal pond. This resulted in the drowning death of his 28-year-old passenger Mary Jo Kopechne, who was trapped inside the vehicle.Kennedy left a party on Chappaquiddick at 11:15p.m. Friday. He maintained that his intent was to immediately take Kopechne to a ferry landing and return to Edgartown, but that he accidentally made a wrong turn onto a dirt road leading to a one-lane bridge. After his car skidded off the bridge into Poucha Pond, Kennedy swam free, and maintained that he tried to rescue Kopechne from the submerged car, but that he could not. Kopechne's death could have happened any time between about 11:30p.m. Friday and 1a.m. Saturday, as an off-duty deputy sheriff stated he saw a car matching Kennedy's license plate at 12:40a.m. Kennedy left the scene and did not report the accident to police until after 10a.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, a diver recovered Kopechne's body from Kennedy's car shortly before 9a.m. Saturday.These events curtailed the Kennedy dynasty on a permanent basis; up until then it had seemed the illusion of Camelot was in his hands, but it lay shattered beyond repair.Mike discusses his research into the case, and his conclusions based on his experience as a detective and his investigation and research. And it's even more surprising than it sounds.Mike Rothmiller is a New York Times Bestselling author, historian, a former cop, and an Army medic. He's a former TV Reporter, an award-winning documentary television producer, and television host for ESPN, PBS, and other international television markets.Website Wildblue PressBooksL.A. Secret Police. Inside the LAPD Elite Spy Network,Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe, True Crime Chronicles: Serial Killers, Outlaws, and Justice...Real Crime Stories from the 1800s, Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders, Secrets, Lies and Deception: Top-Secret Presidential Telephone Transcripts, Top-Secret Presidential Letters, Top-Secret Documents and Other Amazing Pieces of History, The Confederate General's of America's Civil War: A Photographic Portrait Book, Secrets, Lies & Deception 2: And Other Amazing Pieces of History, True Stories of the OSS and CIA: Formation of the OSS and CIA and their secret missions. These classified stories are told by the CIA, Pearl Harbor. The Top-Secret Japanese Messages: What did President Roosevelt Know?, Chappaquiddick: The Killing of Mary Jo Kopechne, The Psychological Analysis of Adolph Hitler: His Life and LegendThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement
Mike Rothmiller - Frank Sinatra and the Mafia MurdersThere can be no denying it, Frank Sinatra had one of the finest voices in the twentieth century. His modulation and glides were almost perfect, and his body of work is probably unequalled in the sheer quality of the singing.But the man himself was legendarily short tempered, indulgent and could hold a grudge. His searing blue eyes could go from warm to cold in a flash should he not get his way. There were rumours of violence and intimidation, of sleaze and sex, of affairs and cruelty. Ol' Blue Eyes was a veneer the public saw; behind the scenes it was a different story.His propulsion to his historic status was aided by The Mafia, and Sinatra made sure he kept his patrons happy in almost every way he could.But how far was Frank willing to go? How dirty did his hands get returning the favours which put him where he ended up? Mike Rothmiller has spent years looking into The Rat Pack and specifically Sinatra. What he finds is a chaotic story of an almost symbiotic relationship which veered from amicable business arrangement to fierce negotiation.Book Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders Website Wildblue PressOther Books L.A. Secret Police. Inside the LAPD Elite Spy Network,Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe, True Crime Chronicles: Serial Killers, Outlaws, and Justice...Real Crime Stories from the 1800s, Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders, Secrets, Lies and Deception: Top-Secret Presidential Telephone Transcripts, Top-Secret Presidential Letters, Top-Secret Documents and Other Amazing Pieces of History, The Confederate General's of America's Civil War: A Photographic Portrait Book, Secrets, Lies & Deception 2: And Other Amazing Pieces of History, True Stories of the OSS and CIA: Formation of the OSS and CIA and their secret missions. These classified stories are told by the CIA, Pearl Harbor. The Top-Secret Japanese Messages: What did President Roosevelt Know?, Chappaquiddick: The Killing of Mary Jo Kopechne, The Psychological Analysis of Adolph Hitler: His Life and LegendThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement
Ed is joined by former LA Detective Mike Rothmiller to discuss Ted Kennedy's biggest nightmare; the events surrounding the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.The Chappaquiddick incident occurred on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts some time around midnight between July 18 and 19, 1969, when Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy negligently drove his car off a narrow bridge, causing it to overturn in a tidal pond. This resulted in the drowning death of his 28-year-old passenger Mary Jo Kopechne, who was trapped inside the vehicle.Kennedy left a party on Chappaquiddick at 11:15p.m. Friday. He maintained that his intent was to immediately take Kopechne to a ferry landing and return to Edgartown, but that he accidentally made a wrong turn onto a dirt road leading to a one-lane bridge. After his car skidded off the bridge into Poucha Pond, Kennedy swam free, and maintained that he tried to rescue Kopechne from the submerged car, but that he could not. Kopechne's death could have happened any time between about 11:30p.m. Friday and 1a.m. Saturday, as an off-duty deputy sheriff stated he saw a car matching Kennedy's license plate at 12:40a.m. Kennedy left the scene and did not report the accident to police until after 10a.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, a diver recovered Kopechne's body from Kennedy's car shortly before 9a.m. Saturday.These events curtailed the Kennedy dynasty on a permanent basis; up until then it had seemed the illusion of Camelot was in his hands, but it lay shattered beyond repair.Mike discusses his research into the case, and his conclusions based on his experience as a detective and his investigation and research. And it's even more surprising than it sounds.Mike Rothmiller is a New York Times Bestselling author, historian, a former cop, and an Army medic. He's a former TV Reporter, an award-winning documentary television producer, and television host for ESPN, PBS, and other international television markets.Website Wildblue PressBooksL.A. Secret Police. Inside the LAPD Elite Spy Network,Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe, True Crime Chronicles: Serial Killers, Outlaws, and Justice...Real Crime Stories from the 1800s, Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders, Secrets, Lies and Deception: Top-Secret Presidential Telephone Transcripts, Top-Secret Presidential Letters, Top-Secret Documents and Other Amazing Pieces of History, The Confederate General's of America's Civil War: A Photographic Portrait Book, Secrets, Lies & Deception 2: And Other Amazing Pieces of History, True Stories of the OSS and CIA: Formation of the OSS and CIA and their secret missions. These classified stories are told by the CIA, Pearl Harbor. The Top-Secret Japanese Messages: What did President Roosevelt Know?, Chappaquiddick: The Killing of Mary Jo Kopechne, The Psychological Analysis of Adolph Hitler: His Life and LegendThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement
Stephen A takes the time to analyze the Bradly Beal trade to the Phoenix Suns and then sits down with Ex NFL player and CBS Host Nate Burelson. He then honors the Juneteenth Holiday, calls out the questionable decision of Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence to honor a Confederate General and tries to figure out why Bill Simmon's called Megan Markle a grifter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The eighth episode of The Mike Gallagher Show's “Week in Review Podcast” features all the significant topics we've covered this week. Sen. Lindsey Graham is very angry about the debt ceiling deal and claimed we are crippling the military's ability to defend the nation. Democrats are upset as well. Democrat Rep. Debbie Dingell complained that she is annoyed about money being cut to IRS agents. Mike talks to callers about military bases having their names changed from Confederate General names. Chick Fil-A appears to be starting to embrace ‘wokeness'. Some conservatives are planning to boycott Chick Fil-A over their diversity, equity, and inclusion Vice President. CEO of the fitness company 1st Phorm, Andy Frisella, explains why major American companies are embracing woke ideologies. Mike interviews Donald Trump Jr. at NRB about engaging in the daily political battles to get real Republicans to win. Lululemon fired two employees that confronted masked robbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The eighth episode of The Mike Gallagher Show's “Week in Review Podcast” features all the significant topics we've covered this week. Sen. Lindsey Graham is very angry about the debt ceiling deal and claimed we are crippling the military's ability to defend the nation. Democrats are upset as well. Democrat Rep. Debbie Dingell complained that she is annoyed about money being cut to IRS agents. Mike talks to callers about military bases having their names changed from Confederate General names. Chick Fil-A appears to be starting to embrace ‘wokeness'. Some conservatives are planning to boycott Chick Fil-A over their diversity, equity, and inclusion Vice President. CEO of the fitness company 1st Phorm, Andy Frisella, explains why major American companies are embracing woke ideologies. Mike interviews Donald Trump Jr. at NRB about engaging in the daily political battles to get real Republicans to win. Lululemon fired two employees that confronted masked robbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the Army base Fort Lee, located in Central Virginia will be renamed to Fort Gregg-Adams. The fort was originally named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1917 and is located on historic grounds where European settlers first met the Powhatan Confederation in 1607 and where Captain John Smith set up some of the first plantations along the James River. Located only thirty minutes from the capitol of the Confederacy, Fort Lee is one of many military installations trying to write the wrongs of the past and bring in a new era in America that no longer celebrates those who took up arms against America. Some Army bases, established in the build-up and during World War I, were named for Confederate officers in an effort to court support from local populations in the South. That the men for whom the bases were named had taken up arms against the government they had sworn to defend was seen by some as a sign of reconciliation between the North and South. It was also the height of the Jim Crow Laws in the South, so there was no consideration for the feelings of African Americans who had to serve at bases named after men who fought to defend slavery.This week we have a thought-provoking interview with Reverend Robert W. Lee, the the collateral descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. In this episode, Reverend Lee shares his personal journey of grappling with his family's complicated legacy and the role it played in America's history. As an author, activist, and public theologian, he discusses how he came to terms with his relationship to Robert E. Lee, how his activism has been received by his family and the wider community, and his thoughts on how we can move forward as a society and reconcile with our past. This interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in issues of racial justice, reconciliation, and the legacy of the Civil War.Guest Bio:The Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV (Rob) is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. His work has been covered by MTV, the View, The New Yorker, CNN, the New York Times, NPR, and countless others. That may sound like a mouthful, so Rob is often found just telling stories with friends in his hometown. Speaking of that, Lee is a native of Statesville, North Carolina and graduate of Duke University Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He received his Master of Theological Studies in May of 2017 with a focus in practical theology and homiletics His thesis was on the corpus work of Bishop Will Willimon. He was an endowed scholar while at Duke University. Lee completed his undergraduate work in Religious Studies and Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University where he met his wife, Stephanie. Though he flies to New York, Boston, Chicago, and all kinds of other places—the red clay of the Piedmont of North Carolina is in his bones. He is currently pursuing doctoral work through the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. Visit his website: https://www.roblee4.com/aboutSupport the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics
Episode Rating: PG for discussion of slavery in the United States The Speech Guys learn how to hold their heads high by kicking off season 3 with the "Speeches By Losers" series--headlined by Confederate General-in-Chief's letter written to his wife, Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee, shortly after the Confederacy's loss to the United States at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Read the letter here: https://leefamilyarchive.org/family-papers/letters/letters-1863/9-family-papers/1180-robert-e-lee-to-mary-anna-randolph-custis-lee-1863-july-12 References: The opening and closing song is by Adam Agin, entitled "The Road". The thumbnail image of Lee was used from WondriumDaily.com.
All terrestrial segments were recorded live on January 15th (Day 15 of 2023) and all podcast segments were recorded live on January 17th (Day 17 of 2023) Part 1 of 3 of the Podcast only content Terrestrial: Hour 1 (begins around 0:23:00) Part 2 of 3 of the Podcast only content (begins around 1:21:00) Terrestrial: Hour 2 (begins around 1:46:00) Part 3 of 3 of the Podcast only content – Mollie's Weekly Reports... (begins around 2:44:00) Terrestrial: Hour 3 (begins around 3:34:00) Mollie's Weekly Reports, terrestrial edition! All this and so much more on this episode of the Defend Cleveland Podcast. Enjoy~ This show is and forever will be dedicated to Big Mamma To contribute to this 100% listener supported show please go to our Patreon page by clicking here. Thank yous to 91.1-FM WRUW Cleveland for being home to the show, and to the city that inspires us, Cleveland, Ohio. Your recommended listening this week is the 2003 Gong/Acid Mothers Temple release "Acid Motherhood"
Welcome to Cynthiana, Kentucky! The town was founded 1793 on land owned by Robert Harrison along the banks of the South Licking River. The town's name is a combination of the name's of Harrison's two daughters, Cynthia and Anna. In 1854 the Covington and Lexington Railroad reached town proving greater access to Covington and Cincinnati and promised growth and greater opportunity. Unfortunately most of the downtown was burned 10 years later during the Civil War when a Confederate General set fire to a stable in an attempt to dislodge Union troops. The town rebounded and found success in the early 1900's in whiskey and tobacco. There where more than 30 distilleries producing bourbon whiskey in Harrison County at the time. In 1969 , 3m built a research and production facility in town. Two employees, Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver, developed Post-It Notes at the facility in 1972. The facility still produces the majority of the Post-It Notes worldwide. Robert Kirkman, co-creator of "The Walking Dead" comic book, is from Cynthiana. In the comic book series, Cynthiana is the hometown of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. We hope you enjoy our trip to Cynthiana!
Hosts Rebeca Ibarra and Dave Smith bring you real-time news, updated when it happens. It's fresh like live radio, but on-demand like podcasts. Welcome! US Capitol gets a groundbreaking statue [Share] Sri Lanka teeters on brink of anarchy [Share] John Bolton admits to planning attempted coups [Share] Trump fan's garage gets defaced [Share] Starbucks to close 16 locations for “worker safety” [Share] We're updating the news Coming up: what the hell is going on with Elon Musk and Twitter Webex by Cisco Consumer prices rose 9.1% in June [Share] Louisiana court blocks abortion ban, again [Share] 2nd Covid boosters for all? [Share] Strange nuclear attack PSA [Share] Why is Elon Musk really backing out of the Twitter deal? [Share] Talk to you soon!
Crisis Month continues as Marc and Remso break down issues 5-8 of DC's classic crossover event of crossover events, the multiversal cataclysmic adventure known as Crisis on Infinite Earths! The SPC crew look at all of the multiversal characters that enter into the fray, from the Marvles of Earth-S to the Blue Beetle and crew from the Charlton Universe, and of course, to everyone favorite Confederate General possessing a tank, Ghost Tank! Along the way, we witness several tragic, emotional, and historic comic books death that actually did count (for a while anyway...).Support the Second Print Comics Podcast on Patreon, where you'll get access to TONS of bonus content and perks, including early episode releases original shows like Remso Rants, The Random Marvel Comics Podcast, Tales from the Fuck It Pile, Remso vs the MCU, Disney Plus recap, the forthcoming "What Marc Missed" and so much more, for as little as a measly $5 per month! And if you're one of the next 3 patrons to join AT ANY LEVEL after this episode airs you'll get a free graphic novel delivered directly to your door!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SecondPrintPod! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/second-print-comics-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We just couldn't stay away from making fun of some racists. Isaac surprises John, Dalton and his brother Jacob (special guest coming all the way from France) with a story about Jack Kershaw, the creator of the ugliest statue in the USA. The statue of Confederate General and first KKK Grand Wizard, Nathan Bedford Forrest on the outskirts of Nashville is infamous for how racist, dopey and outright ridiculous it is. Tear it down because of it's homage to racism? Or keep it up as a proper ugly reminder of the Confederacy and how stupid it all is? Plus you'll hear some background on the movie Terminal...no relation to the topic at hand but have fun with it!
First off, an apology. For some reason, the audio got wonky in the final third of the show. I cleaned it up the best I could but as I have said before, I really don't have any idea what I'm doing when it comes to this. This week we talk about the Spanish American War and the approval to bury Confederate dead in the cemetery.This week's Ghost of Arlington are:The USS Maine Memorial Brevet Major General (and former Confederate Lieutenant General) Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler (Section 2, Grave 1089)Also, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for helping me spread the word word about my show on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompanyFor more information, including links to stream the show and pictures from these two major construction projects, visit the GoA website: www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com
Do the Aeronauts know if Alexander the Great sent the ghost of a Confederate General to haunt a tank? What does Zac remember about Secret? Email us your questions at wordballoonspod@gmail.com
This week, it's a self-inflicted and completely unnecessary disaster - one that took fourteen lives over the course of nearly thirty years, and outlasted the American Civil War. We'll be covering the 1847 argument between two very rich and deeply unlikeable Louisiana planters, Charles Jones and St. John Richardson Liddell, that led to the feud, and digging into the unbelievable pettiness of the following bloodshed. Related sidebars include an overview of how the legal system treated the feud's murders and lynching, Jones and Liddell's involvement in the Civil War, and the surprising career of one of the feud's few survivors, Cuthbert Bulitt Jones. Sources for this episode include: "The Black River Tragedy", Ouachita Telegraph, March 5, 1870 (Louisiana Digital Library) (https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/state-lwp%3A2497) "The Death of F. S. Jones", Tensas Gazette, May 13, 1921 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=13261394&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjIyMTMzNDk3MiwiaWF0IjoxNjE2MTc4NzE2LCJleHAiOjE2MTYyNjUxMTZ9.ct_eSKX1DhI5qlcANmT1ulwhBm77FJQluyN61MC_5Wg) "The Jones-King Matter", Savannah Morning News, June 13, 1885 (https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015137/1885-06-13/ed-1/seq-2/) "Liddell's Record", by St. John Richardson Liddell, LSU Press reprint, 1997 "Shiloh Veteran Murders former Confederate General in 1870", Geni entry for Col. CHarles Jones, CSA (https://www.geni.com/people/Col-CSA-Charles-Jones/6000000124769056821) "Longtime Catahoula parish feud to reignite next weekend", by V. Hogan, Natchez Democrat, October 31, 2009 (https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2009/10/31/longtime-catahoula-parish-feud-to-reignite-next-weekend/) "The Last of Louisiana's Aristocratic Feudists Upsets Family Traditions By Dying A Natural Death", Washington Times, October 5, 1921 (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23063216/the-last-of-louisianas-aristocratic/)
The renaming of schools has created quite a stir over the past couple of years but nothing like what happened in Jacksonville, Florida when the most "sacred" of all Confederate General's name was on the line. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-uncomfortable-truth/support
SHOW LESSIf asked to name the six lieutenant generals who served as infantry corps commanders under Robert E. Lee in the Army of Northern Virginia, Jackson, Longstreet, A. P. Hill, Ewell, and Early, would probably be followed by John Brown Gordon. Yet, the sixth was Richard Heron Anderso--in terms of seniority, if not ability. Despite a mediocre performance as division commander at Gettysburg, Lee called upon Anderson to take charge of the 1st Corps when Longstreet was wounded in the Wilderness. Following the Overland Campaign he reinforced Early in the Shenandoah Valley. When Longstreet returned to duty, Lee gave Anderson the 4th Corps, Beauregard's old command. He managed to escape capture at Little Sailor's Creek only to be relieved two days later. It was a precursor to his postwar career. Lawrence Lee Hewitt, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, received his B.A. (1974) from the University of Kentucky and his M.A. (1977) Ph.D. (1984) from Louisiana State University. He was the manager of the Port Hudson (1978-1982) and Camp Moore (1982-1986) Historic Sites in Louisiana and taught at Southeastern Louisiana University (1985-1996). He was a tenured full professor when he resigned to marry a native of Chicago, where he currently resides. The 2013 recipient of the Nevins-Freeman Award, he is a past president of the Baton Rouge Civil War Round Table. His publications include Port Hudson, C o n f e d e r a t e Bastion on the Mississippi (1987), two volumes of Confederate Generals in the Trans-Mississippi (2013, 2015), and, To Succeed or Perish: The Diaries of Sergeant Edmund Trent Eggleston, 1st Mississippi Light Artillery Regiment, CSA (2015), which won the 2016 General Basil W. Duke Literary Award. A third volume of Confederate Generals in the TransMississippi will be out in 2018. He recently finished a history of Port Hudson Civil War photographs and is writing biographies of Richard Heron Anderson and David Glasgow Farragut.
Date: May 9, 1980 Speaker: Walter Brown Topic: Albert Pike as a Confederate General - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting
Season 3, Episode 25. Lincoln believed that Kentucky, one of the four remaining slave states, was crucial to the Union war effort. Although the state was more thoroughly Unionist than other border states, such as Missouri and Maryland, the administration did not want to take any chances, sending the state's loyalists thousands of guns and carrying out a policy of political arrests to ensure that Kentucky could not be taken over by secessionists. This episode concludes our look at the border states and the Union effort to prevent their secession. Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. This is the 25th episode in the third season of Historical Controversies. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC. Point of clarification: Although I didn't technically get this wrong, I believe my wording may have been unintentionally misleading. In a paragraph that is largely about the Northern presence in Kentucky, I say "General Leonidas Polk was occupying two towns in western Kentucky by September 3rd." This is correct, but I did not clarify for those who may not have been aware that Polk was a Confederate General, and that this occupation was a Confederate violation of Kentucky's neutrality, which was justified by Polk on the grounds that the Union violated Kentucky's neutrality first. In reviewing the context of my statement, I realize that listeners may likely interpret Polk as a Union officer.