Tag Archives: US Civil War

1864: Sherman’s march to the sea begins

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Steve

Today is the 150th anniversary of General Sherman’s controversial move to deliver the killing blow to the illegitimate Confederate regime. I’ve heard a couple Confederate apologists over the years in Austin bring up the horrors of Sherman’s forces: theft, arson and … Continue reading →

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1863: The Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Steve

I may have missed the 150th anniversary of this crucial battle but I saw some article about Ku Kluxers using the battlefield/park as a platform to spew their bullshit. Continuing that proud tradition…demonstrating what sore losers reside in the South. … Continue reading →

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