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Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots By Thomas S. Kidd; Basic Books We all know Patrick Henry gave immortal speeches: “Give me liberty or give me death.” “I am not a Virginian, but an American.” His patriotic appeals transcended not only regional but class boundaries: The resonant chords he struck among common folk helped transform elite …
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How Washington Got its Police ForceThey called it “the great skedaddle.” Union troops who had taken to the field brimming with confidence staggered back to the nation’s capital in shocked defeat after the First Batt… Read MoreA Different Kind of Naval WarfareIn early March 1862, crews in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Portsmouth, Va., rushed to complete two vessels radically different designs. In Brooklyn, the Union ironclad Monitor completed sea… Read MoreThe Weakest LinkIn the winter of 1861, Allan Pinkerton’s best agent—Timothy Webster—provided the famous detective with information that helped thwart a plot to assassinate President-elect Abraham … Read MoreAmerica’s Civil War DVD Review: The Last ConfederateThe Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams Directed by Julian Adams, 2007 Despite its misleading title (Robert Adams wasn’t the last Rebel of any kind), this earnest little me… Read MoreDaily Quiz for September 5, 2017This was Clyde Barrows’ favorite weapon.
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