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Tag Archives: Lexington and Concord
Centennial self-control
150 years ago Americans were beginning to celebrate the United States Centennial. On April 19, 1875 large crowds were in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to commemorate the battles that took place a century earlier. In an editorial in its May … Continue reading
Posted in 150 Years Ago This Month, American History, United States Centennial
Tagged Baltimore's Pratt Street riot, Daniel Chester French, Daniel Henry Chamberlain, Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar, George William Curtis, Henry Hudson Kitson, Joseph Roswell Hawley, Lexington and Concord, Richard Henry Dana Jr., United States Centennial, United States Centennial Commission
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good rebellion, bad rebellion
Ninety-two years after militia in Lexington and Concord started the shooting rebellion against Great Britain a monument was dedicated in Concord. The monument honored those who gave their lives putting down the South’s more recent rebellion. From The New-York Times … Continue reading
arms control
Back on April 9th Seven Score and Ten published an interesting article by Frederick Douglass that encouraged black men to enlist in the Union army. Here’s part of it. From the Douglass’ Monthly April 1863: WHY SHOULD A COLORED MAN … Continue reading
Hold the Applause?
Burnett’s proposal for irregular warfare applauded by soldiers watching senate proceedings From the Richmond Daily Dispatch April 21, 1862: Applause in the galleries. Mr. Burnett again spoke in favor of irregular warfare, and contrasted its advantage in a striking manner … Continue reading
