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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad physically resisted the repressive laws that held slaves in bondage.

Federal Army Rations

It was the responsibility of the Federal government’s Subsistence Department to ensure that Union soldiers…

The Civil War Centennial 1961-1965

The Civil War Centennial had its share of controversy but did leave a positive legacy.

The Civil War in Film

The Civil War is a central focus of American history and American historical scholarship, and yet our…

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