Tag: Union flag

History Lessons

Cherished and despised Civil War banners

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By James Breig A recent post examined how, during the Civil War 150 years ago, the U.S. flag became more beloved in the North and deeply despised in the South. At Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg and other battles, the Union troops marched proudly beneath Old Glory, while their Dixie opponents had their own banner to cherish…. continue

History Lessons

Letter from beyond mentions flag

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By James Breig If you had to write a letter to your spouse and child that wouldn’t be read until after you died, what would you say? In January 1912, that question was faced by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, a British explorer, when his expedition to the South Pole failed in two ways: *He was… continue