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Civil War General William T. Sherman's sword and other relics to be auctioned off in Ohio
McComb Enterprise-Journal· 6 days agoThe sword and scabbard of Civil War Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is displayed at Fleischer's Auctions, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
Gala will celebrate historic gift of a century ago
Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 7 days agoJun. 15—WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Historical Society, established in 1886, faced a dilemma in the 1920s. It had lots of historical relics, but the items were busting the seams of its ...
This Juneteenth, it’s time for Biden to honor the federal holiday he created by ending forced labor
Salon via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe Thirteenth Amendment's loophole was first exploited during the wake of the Civil War with “Black...
A lantern at the Fireman's Hall Museum is a relic from when being a firefighter was even more...
PhillyVoice.com· 6 days agoWhen a fire broke out in late 19th century Philadelphia, the word went out through telegraph. The...
Recognizing dad on Father's Day
Cleburne Times-Review, Texas via Yahoo News· 7 days agoJun. 15—Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father's Day ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 5 days agoShakur quote. According to the Washington Post, Friday marks the 156th anniversary of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at the end of the Civil War
Army vet still paying the price for bad paper discharge for being gay
Army Times via Yahoo News· 2 days agoLGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA...
Vice President Harris heading to Phoenix Monday to mark anniversary of ruling that struck down...
12 News KPNX· 3 days agoVice President Kamala Harris will make a campaign stop Monday in Phoenix to mark the second...