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Memorial Day reflections on Civil War memories through stages of 1861 to 1865
The piece recalls Memorial Day as a time for reflection for old soldiers and citizens, tracing May thirtieths from 1861 through pivotal Civil War events. It contrasts Northern uncertainty and Southern confidence, noting Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Vicksburg sieges, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the 1865 Confederate oath of allegiance as steps toward reunion.
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States of
The
Union
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
Lincoln
Virginia
Arkansas
North Carolina
Washington
North
Secade
Baltimore
Maryland
Potomac
Alexandria
Europe
Boston
United States
Texas
Reeve
van Dorn
McDowell
Leo
New York Tribune
Frank Blair
Monroe
Harpers Ferry
West Point
Army
War Department
South
Amzious
Manassas Junction
Vicksburg
Grant
Joe” Johnston
Jackson
Pemberton
Champions Hill
Big Brick River
Johnston
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson
East
Hooker
McClellan
Meade
Lee
Army of the Potomac
Shenandoah Valley
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Robert E Lee
Northern
Richmond
Army of
Cold Harbor
White House
States of the Union