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26 April 2010
On April 26, 1862 Civil War Cartoon about Union Naval Victories
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02 April 2010
The Bread Revolt
Virginia governor John L. Letcher
On 02 April 1863, the Bread Revolt took place in Richmond, VA when the governor refused to meet with women who were desperate because of spiraling inflation and the inability of working families to afford food and other necessities. The new tax laws didn't help this situation. The women attacked and looted local businesses. This took place during the Civil War.10 January 2010
Florida Secedes from Union--January 10th, 1861
Sites of Civil War Battles in Florida
On January 10, 1861, delegates to the Florida Convention in Tallahassee voted to secede from the United States of America. By February, Florida and six other southern states had formed a new government, the Confederate States of America. Four other states joined a month later. The Confederate states were South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas. Jefferson Davis, from Mississippi, was elected President and Montgomery, Alabama was selected as the capital, though it was soon moved to Richmond, Virginia.
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15 June 2008
December 20, 18, 14 and 12, 2007
Entry for December 20, 2007
Here is my latest finished object. I decided to make a stocking to put my MIL's Christms present in. It took one evening in front of the television to make. I used some odds and ends of yarn. here's the pattern if anyone is interest.
Entry for December 18, 2007
I call this afghan I finally finished "Labor of Love." I worked a little bit here and a little bit there for over a year making it. Weaving those pain-in-the-you-know-where-ends in were detrimental to seeing this thing finished. It is for my younger son and his wife.
A Mother's love is something that no on can explain,
To see an online memorial:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8094081
Entry for December 12, 2007
During the American Revolution, George Washington and his men knew no peace or goodwill on Christmas 1776. On Christmas night, they crossed the Delaware River and defeated the British on December 26th at Trenton. Go to this page to read about this gruesome Christmas.
Entry for December 12, 2007
Here is another entry for today:
This work (1862) by artist Thomas Nast depicts a family split apart by the Civil War. The left image shows a scene of a woman, late at night on Christmas Eve, on her knees in earnest prayer; the right side shows the husband out in the field. Go to http://dburgin.tripod.com/cw_xmas/cwarchristmas.html to read more about the Civil War Christmases. Follow the links and you will find even more information.
Here is my latest finished object. I decided to make a stocking to put my MIL's Christms present in. It took one evening in front of the television to make. I used some odds and ends of yarn. here's the pattern if anyone is interest.
Entry for December 18, 2007
I call this afghan I finally finished "Labor of Love." I worked a little bit here and a little bit there for over a year making it. Weaving those pain-in-the-you-know-where-ends in were detrimental to seeing this thing finished. It is for my younger son and his wife.
A Mother's love is something that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand.
~Helen Steiner Rice~
~Helen Steiner Rice~
To see an online memorial:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8094081
Entry for December 12, 2007
During the American Revolution, George Washington and his men knew no peace or goodwill on Christmas 1776. On Christmas night, they crossed the Delaware River and defeated the British on December 26th at Trenton. Go to this page to read about this gruesome Christmas.
Entry for December 12, 2007
Here is another entry for today:
This work (1862) by artist Thomas Nast depicts a family split apart by the Civil War. The left image shows a scene of a woman, late at night on Christmas Eve, on her knees in earnest prayer; the right side shows the husband out in the field. Go to http://dburgin.tripod.com/cw_xmas/cwarchristmas.html to read more about the Civil War Christmases. Follow the links and you will find even more information.
28 May 2008
Entry for July 03, 2007
Entry for July 03, 2007
On this day in history 1863, Union troops repelled a massive artillery assault on Cemetery Ridge during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg in southern Pennsylvania. During the early morning hours Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered General Longstreet to prepare General Pickett's troops for the assault. Longstreet advised Lee of his reservations about the success of such an advance, which he did not feel Confederate troops could sustain. Lee disregarded Longstreet and maintained his order for a heavy bombardment of Union defenses on the Ridge followed by an advance of Pickett's men.
After two hours of heavy shelling, Confederate Colonel Alexander sent word to General Pickett that the Union troops were withdrawing and encouraged him to come quickly in the interval. Pickett sent his note to General Longstreet who, based on Lee's orders and despite his own reservations, approved the charge.
The attack, commonly known as Pickett's Charge or Longstreet's Assault, was an attempt to penetrate the center of Union forces on Cemetery Ridge. During the attack, only one Confederate brigade temporarily reached the top of the ridge—afterwards called the high watermark of the Confederacy—led by Brigadier General Lewis Armistead who, just before being shot, yelled, "Give them cold steel, boys!" The charge ultimately proved disastrous for the Confederates, with casualties approaching 60 percent. As a consequence, Confederate General Robert E. Lee was forced to retreat and ultimately abandon his attempt to reach Washington, D.C. via Pennsylvania.
(The above is from http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html July 3, 2007)
After two hours of heavy shelling, Confederate Colonel Alexander sent word to General Pickett that the Union troops were withdrawing and encouraged him to come quickly in the interval. Pickett sent his note to General Longstreet who, based on Lee's orders and despite his own reservations, approved the charge.
The attack, commonly known as Pickett's Charge or Longstreet's Assault, was an attempt to penetrate the center of Union forces on Cemetery Ridge. During the attack, only one Confederate brigade temporarily reached the top of the ridge—afterwards called the high watermark of the Confederacy—led by Brigadier General Lewis Armistead who, just before being shot, yelled, "Give them cold steel, boys!" The charge ultimately proved disastrous for the Confederates, with casualties approaching 60 percent. As a consequence, Confederate General Robert E. Lee was forced to retreat and ultimately abandon his attempt to reach Washington, D.C. via Pennsylvania.
(The above is from http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html July 3, 2007)
(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)
17 May 2008
Entry for October 03, 2006
This day in history 1862 - Here's an interesting historical tidbit for my fellow Kentuckians. Confederate forces invade Kentucky. There is a skirmish at Bardstown, Kentucky. To read more about this time, please go to UK page at http://www.uky.edu/AS/Geology/webdogs/civilwar/invasion.htm .
Here I have a link that is is for those of you who are interested in not only crochet but other patterns for traditional "ladies" crafts. These are all OLD patterns that are free for you to download and use. Sooooo, go to Antique Pattern Library at http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/booklist.htm . Have fun!
(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)
Here I have a link that is is for those of you who are interested in not only crochet but other patterns for traditional "ladies" crafts. These are all OLD patterns that are free for you to download and use. Sooooo, go to Antique Pattern Library at http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/booklist.htm . Have fun!
(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)
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