Conflict: Civil War
Mathew Brady dedicated his life to photographing the Civil War. At his death in 1896 he was penniless and unappreciated. Now, over a century later, his negatives are prized mementos of a defining time in our country’s history. As a … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
One April day in 1865, Confederate troops quickly and quietly set fire to their own capital city, erasing memories of a happier time and spelling doom for the Confederacy. Four years earlier, as the Civil War began to unfold, the Confederate … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
Colonel James P. McMahon took command of the 164th New York Volunteer Infantry in 1863. James led the 164th until his death in the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864. Early that morning, his regiment was ordered forward against … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln spoke a little over two minutes at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. About fifteen thousand people were gathered for the ceremony, and the words they heard would quickly become part of the … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
“He then looked very sick, pale, and emaciated. He was hardly able to get about. He was afflicted chronic diarrhea, and complained of severe griping pain in his stomach.” That’s how Patrick Creen described James H. Phalan when he saw him … Continue reading