Enslaved people have been largely left out of the origin story traditionally told about the emergence of Catholicism in the United States.
Tag: Civil War (US) (1861-65)
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The Actual Threat to Freedom Is Coming From the States
We have a long history with various forms of sub-national authoritarianism.
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How Army Bases Were Named for Defeated Confederates
Most Confederates were ultimately pardoned for the crime of treason against the United States. Decades later, the Army began honoring them in southern states.
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A Lingering Gettysburg Battle: Where Did Lincoln Stand?
A former Disney animator has combined analysis of 19th-century photos with 3-D modeling software to determine exactly where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
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What Mass Shooters Often Have in Common
Readers discuss the warning signs that can predict a mass shooting. Also: Self-publishing; calls for secession; floods and droughts.