Far down below I hear the river rush, / And standing in this city of the dead, / The voice of waters seems a human cry…. The…
Being judge & jury has its advantages: I choose the winner. But these other gentlemen, from comments here and on CW Sesquicentennial Network, offer Gen.…
The winner of the Most Handsome Civil War General sweepstakes: U.S. Grant, in this picture. The hat, the frock coat and vest, his expression, the…
Chesterfield Courthouse in Virginia has done a fabulous job in making images of their records available. The records are copies of documents, such as deeds…
The stories of a bunch of cranky, power-hungry, opinionated, brilliant, and idealistic men…. Some favorites (links go to Indiebound.org) Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, by…
We visited Arlington National Cemetery January 1. My father told us where he would like to be planted if the authorities let us choose. Hopefully…