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Jun

08

Marching to the Sea

Posted by   Published in Civil War (1861-1865), Images, Maps, Recent News, Recent Scholarship Themes: Battles & Soldiers

At the recent unveiling of the House Divided project, held June 13th at Dickinson College, Pullitzer prize-winning author and Civil War historian Mark Neely spoke on party politics during the 1850s. He also allowed us a brief interview, during which time we were able to get his impression on Sherman’s March to the Sea and its implication as an example of ‘total war.’ While Professor Neely does not agree that the March was ‘total war’ in a modern sense, Sherman used some of the fiercest tactics yet seen during the war. Indeed, Sherman hoped to have the South “…begging for mercy…” at the conclusion of his march.

This History Channel website provides an interactive map, complete with audio and images, detailing the three campaigns of Sherman’s march. Principal battles of the campaigns and other events are explained, and factoid boxes provide information on little known tactics, events or other interesting things about the March to the Sea.

An interesting, thoroughly 21st century tech exploration of this crucial military movement.

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4

Jun

08

Lincoln-Douglas debates & 2008 Election

Posted by sailerd  Published in 19th Century (1840-1880), Recent News

David Plouffe, Democratic Senator Barack Obama’s campaign manager, had an interesting response on Wednesday (6/04) to Republican Senator John McCain’s proposal to hold ten town hall meetings before the November 2008 election. According to the Associated Press, “Plouffe said…the campaign would recommend a less-structured, lengthier exchange more in line with the historic Lincoln-Douglas debates.” See this report for the full story.

Update:
Marc Ambinder, who blogs over at The Atlantic, has posted McCain’s letter and Plouffe’s response.

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10

Apr

08

Dred Scott gets another Chance at Freedom

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Recent News Themes: Laws & Litigation, Slavery & Abolition

Harvard Law School has hosted a retrial of the Dred Scott case, presided over by a Current US Supreme Court Justice and nine U.S. appeals court judges, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of this infamous case. Lawyers and academics argued on both sides of the case. So, how did Scott fair with this long delayed appeal?

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