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GETTYSBURG Introduction The Civil war began in 1861 and ended in 1865 during this time there were many significant battles. Prior to General Robert E. Lee’s advancement north into the Union’s territory the Union Army has unsuccessfully attacked the Confederate Army several times. General Robert E. Lee takes the Confederate Army and marches north. The battle of Gettysburg takes place from July 1, 1863 to July 3 1863 in a small town called Gettysburg. General Robert E. Lee is leading the…

Bill O’Reilly is a conservative Fox News commentator and talk show host, along with being the author of Killing Lincoln. O’Reilly is also the host of the Fox News show, The O’Reilly Factor. His show has routinely been the highest rated cable news show since its inception in the late 1990s. Before O’Reilly wrote Killing Lincoln, he wrote bestsellers such as Culture Warrior, The No Spin Zone, The O’Reilly Factor, and Pinheads and Patriots. After the success of Killing Lincoln in 2011, O’Reilly…

he was counter to secession, he declined Lincoln 's offer to become the leader of the Union Army, instead he declared his commitment to his home state of Virginia. Lee commanded the Northern Virginia Confederate Army until he surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9,…

Literary Terms in Walt Whitman’s “O’Captain! My Captain!” On the surface, Whitman’s poem appears to be about a captain that died at sea after a rough voyage. Directly under the surface, however, is actually a different poem entirely. “O’Captain! My Captain!” is actually a poem about the death of President Abraham Lincoln after his victory in the Civil War. Whitman uses many literary devices to paint a dark and grief filled picture of Lincoln’s death. The way Whitman writes about Lincoln shows…

Did you know that in 1861 the Union forces required over 2,213,000 men to enlist during the Civil War? From these 2,213,000 men there were 422,000 who suffered fatal deaths and non-fatal wounds (McElroy, 1999). During the Civil War many civilians decided to volunteer, among one which was Walt Whitman, after witnessing such drastic measures taking place. Walt Whitman became emotionally and mentally involved with matters of the Civil War due to his brothers involvement. George Whitman, brother of…

Field Trip Critique of Yellow Bluff Fort The historical site that I decided to visit was Yellow Bluff Fort, Historic State Park. I chose to visit this site after I read the content in Module eight. Module Eight spoke about the battle between the Union Confederate navies at St. Johns Bluff which opened up the St. Johns River for use by the Union. Yellow Bluff Fort is actually located near the St. Johns River. The most amazing part about Yellow Bluff Fort is that it was an imperative position…

An estimated 1.3 million American soldiers gave their lives during the American Civil War. The defeat of the Southern Confederacy brought along the destruction of its oppressive ideologies. Despite this, Confederate monuments still stand as testaments of this fallen state to this day. In recent times these monuments have aroused controversy because of their offensive nature to some. Many protests and rallies occur in support of the eradication of these monuments. Monuments such as these are kept…

In his song "God Bless the U.S.A.," Lee Greenwood sings, "And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me." These words echo the idea that countries around the world hold soldiers in high regard because they sacrifice on behalf of their countries. War is often romanticized in propaganda, and unfortunately, the actual reality of war is not addressed. Soldiers return home from war, and unfortunately, they never feel like…

Jefferson “Jeff” Bussey is a 16 year old boy from Linn County, Kansas.. Who later enlists in the Union Army in 1861. Jeff is the protagonist of Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. The novel takes place in between the years of 1861 to 1864 during the peak of the Civil War. Jefferson Bussey is a character who has left me with a strong impression. Because of his personnel growth from the beginning of the novel to the end,with the largest reason being the war. Jeff's physical traits in the novel…

Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process Emancipation Proclamation that led to the end of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his character and leadership, his speeches and letters, and as a man of humble origins whose determination and perseverance led him to the nation's highest office. President Lincoln endured extraordinary pressures during the long Civil War. He carried on despite…