Today Lincoln‘s body lies in state in Indianapolis. Overcast, rainy skies match the somber and sorrowful mood of the tens of thousands of mourners who parade past the coffin. While Indianapolis mourns, a Union meeting of Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations of Panama, New York features a discourse on “The Life and Character of Abraham…
Charleston is a much different city than prior to Union-occupation. From church pulpits where biblical apologies for black slavery rang out for generations, abolitionists and Unionists now proclaim racially progressive messages and celebrate Northern victory over the Southern rebellion, even though the great conflict is not quite over just yet. To bring closure, Confederate General…
Today the three-day Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina draws to a close with yet another Union victory by Sherman‘s army. The Union victory comes as no surprise, as the Confederates are outnumbered 3-to-1 during the fighting. Any loss of soldiers is devastating to the Confederacy at this late date in the war. Over 10% of…