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Tag Archives: David G. Farragut
redecoration
From the June 10, 1871 issue of Harper’s Weekly: From the The New York Herald May 31, 1871: THE NATION’S DEAD. … The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat The Soldier’s last tattoo, No more on life’e parade shall meet … Continue reading
long career, short retirement
When the recently-launched (January) USS Richmond departed for the Mediterranean on October 13, 1860, its namesake was the capital of one of the United States, albeit one of the original thirteen – Virginia, the Old Dominion. When the ship returned … Continue reading
Khaki Christmas
The New York Tribune didn’t think it was dreaming in its December 22, 1918 issue. Although America entered the Great War late, its military prowess did help the French-British alliance eventually subdue the German-led coalition. One of the great promises … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Christmas, David G. Farragut, John Adams Dix, Ulysses S. Grant, World War I
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Johnstown calamity
Could it get any worse? 150 years ago today Andrew Johnson’s Swing Around the Circle tour rolled on from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, PA. According to the September 15, 1866 issue of The New-York Times the crowds were generally enthusiastic along … Continue reading
Battle of New Orleans
From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 9, 1862: Eighth of January. –The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans passed by without special observance. It was the custom when all the soldier boys were at home to have some kind … Continue reading
