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The Irrepressible Conflict and the Confederate Character
Speech by Col. Robert Daynes at the Confederate Soldiers Monument dedication in Oconee recalls July 21 as a historic date. It surveys Civil War battles from Manassas to Gettysburg, Lincoln’s election, and Lee’s campaigns, praising Confederate valor and mourning losses while arguing for national reconciliation through memory.
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Robert ‘T) Daynes
Oconee
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Oconee Monument Association
Fist Manassas
Thintes
Pickens
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Swardy Springs
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Dentcins
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Ford
Dave Yen
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Iverinner
Nate Hanley
Tia Foele
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Virginia
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Norland South
Ahiseph Weootr
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Rene San Chtios
United States Senate
Misiisippi
Carolin
Jefferson Davis
States Senate
Iran
Seyermment
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Gene Pal Wrebabiert
Heidi Hatte
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Ernie
Fuehig
McDowell
Thenion
Interior
Mintmasis Dunation
Jackson
Longstreet
Jankins
Hee
Hampton
Evins
Jenkins
Dickson
Eharee
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Lee
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Siparate Confedergey
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Meet
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Ipon
Mate
Hyde
Daria
Daekeon
Pope
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Miniapeas
Hintor Sitety
Wash- Tritton
Aceh
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Mary Bond
Merry
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Pen Lee
Burnie
Potomac
Burnside
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Gen. Hooker
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Richmond
Mookersamy
Chickson
Chancellorsville
Tee
Gettysburg
Petersburg
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Gettys
Mrs
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Grant
Saeed
Geant
Spottsylvania Court Heaton
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Meyer
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