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Tag Archives: Confederates
What did the Rebel Yell sound like?
Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal If you want to have an idea of what the famed “Rebel Yell” of the Confederates sounded like, check out this video put out by the Smithsonian. It was taken from film footage of … Continue reading
On this date in Civil War history: August 2, 1861
Friday August 2, 1861 The Federal Congress passed the first national income tax measure, calling for 3 percent on incomes over $800. The bill also provided for new and stiffer tariffs. Northern forces abandoned Fort Stanton, New Mexico Territory, in … Continue reading
Posted in 1861, This Date in Civil War History
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