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Old Abe the War Eagle of Wisconsin remembered
A long retrospective recalls Old Abe, the celebrated war eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin, admired in battle and peace. The bird inspired troops across thirty six battles, survived wounds, and traveled through the north after the Civil War, symbolizing Union resolve and national spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eican Press
LD Arr
Eighth Wisconsin
Union
Abe
Republic of Rome
Freedo Greater Rey
Madison
P. ‘I. Barnum
Wisconsiny
St. Touia
Island No. 10
Farmington
Coldwater
Teun
Fayagi
Birt
Eream
Memphis
Tuka
Corinth
Wisconsin
Confedente
Jackson
Vicksburg
Paigns
Louisiana
Arkansas
Capitol
Andy Johnson
Northwest
Ike
Grant
Philadelphia
Boston