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Civil War Vets Help Popularize The National Pastime

Posted on May 2, 2012 by civilwarweek

Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal Some 30 men who either played or managed major league baseball served in the Civil War. In addition, three of the first five National League presidents wore the Union blue in the “War Between … Continue reading →

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Dinner raises money for county Civil War monument

Posted on May 1, 2011 by civilwarweek

by Michelle Swartz Monroe News Lines literally were drawn at a dinner fundraiser in recognition of the Civil War. But unlike the war, the opposition was over the food. “We have two Yankees at our table,” joked Mike White of LaSalle about … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commemoration, Museums | Tagged Casualties, Civil War, Michigan, Monroe County, Monument, VFW | Leave a comment

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