Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.amazines.com

Search Results - American Civil War

Type in a word or phrase to search:

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 Articles matching 'American Civil War' in related articles.

Pages: 1

1. Encounter History at Fort Morgan July 24, 2008 The cannons of Fort Morgan on Alabama's scenic Gulf Coast still stand guard over the clear blue waters of Mobile Bay, witnesses to a bygone era when naval might was crucial to victory and seacoast defenses protected ports from invasion. Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 and, along with Fort Gaines, its sister fort on Dauphin Island, was tasked with protecting Mobile Bay through four wars: the Civil War, the Spanish American War and both World Wars. Today it serves as a reminder of our military past and of the men and women who continue to serve in our naval and armed forces. Fort Morgan ... (read more) Author: april boone

2. Civil War Antiques Tell A Story July 02, 2008 In this informative article about antiques and reproductions, we'll tell you about Civil War antiques. We are confident that you'll find the facts you get in this article worthwhile. As a history buff, it is a great pleasure for me to be able to collect antiques and relics from times gone by. I love medieval antiques, but generally they are out of my range. I also love World War II relics and owns several of them. My favorite period of history to collect from, however, is the American Civil War. Civil War antiques are the pride of my collection. When most people think of civil war antiques, th... (read more) Author: Daniel Kristoffersen

3. San Francisco Facts - The Fascinating History of Alcatraz June 10, 2008 Everyone knows Alcatraz as the island prison in the San Francisco Bay but Alcatraz has a long history that reaches back further than its days as a federal penitentiary. In 1853 the Army Corps of Engineers began a project to fortify the island. When the project was completed 5 years later the first soldiers arrived there. During the Civil War cannons were mounted all around the island and Alcatraz became the largest American fort west of the Mississippi. The army began sending military prisoners to the fort on Alcatraz Island in 1860 and for many years after the Civil War the island was us... (read more) Author: Adam Valentine

4. The American Civil War And Civil War Collectibles June 08, 2008 The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest series of battles ever fought within a single country. It was an epic struggle waged for five years (1861-1865) between the northern free States, as the United States of America, and the seceding Southern slave States, which formed a splinter country known as the Confederate States of America. It has several other names, including "The War Between the States," "The War of Northern Aggression" and "The War for Southern Independence," but it is also sometimes called the "War of Brothers" because the emotions it engendered polarized and divided fam... (read more) Author: diane hamments

5. Memorial Day: Observance and Tradition. May 05, 2008 Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday in United States. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day 2008 is on May 26. This day is to honor and remember U.S men and women who have died in military service to their country. It initially began to honor Union Soldiers who died during the American Civil War. For many, it marks the beginning of summer. Schools are often dismissed on Memorial Day. This holiday, often people visit cemeteries and memorials. At 3 pm, Washington time, a National Moment of remembrance takes place. Another traditional practice on Me... (read more) Author: dorothy smith

6. Mothers Day Doesn't Have To Be Expensive May 05, 2008 Every second Sunday in May is set aside to celebrate Mothers. In the United States, Mother's Day was loosely inspired by the British day and was first suggested after the American Civil War by social activist Julia Ward Howe. Though the history of mothers day is quiet fascinating and something I would recommend reading up on, it is not however the reason for this article. The purpose of this article is to remind us all just how important our mothers are in our lives. Just stop and think for a minute. Where would you be without your Mother? I can't even start to imagine where I would be witho... (read more) Author: Heather Miller

7. How to Undo Negative Feedback on Your Brand April 30, 2008 "Whenever you see a list of America’s greatest presidents, as ranked by historians, you always see Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and George Washington at or near the top. What do those three men have in common? Each of them presided over the nation during a time of great crisis. Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, perhaps the most difficult period of American history. Roosevelt helped steer us through both the Great Depression and World War II. Washington, the father of our nation, was our first President and led the colonists in the Revolutionary War. What this sho... (read more) Author: Andrew Michaels

8. How to Undo Negative Feedback on Your Brand April 25, 2008 Whenever you see a list of America’s greatest presidents, as ranked by historians, you always see Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and George Washington at or near the top. What do those three men have in common? Each of them presided over the nation during a time of great crisis. Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, perhaps the most difficult period of American history. Roosevelt helped steer us through both the Great Depression and World War II. Washington, the father of our nation, was our first President and led the colonists in the Revolutionary War. What thi... (read more) Author: charen smith

Pages: 1