Four Kansas counties bear the names of leaders in the battle to preserve slavery while a Kansas school district has the name ...

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On New Year’s Day 1863, the Confederacy managed to break the Union blockade choking its ports by capturing Galveston, Texas.

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These observances are a visible reminder of collective remembrance, sacrifice and gratitude. Lowering the U.S. or state flags to half-staff is a longstanding tradition that signifies public mourning ...

The display of Confederate flags by the Sons of Confederate Veterans during this year’s Cecil County Christmas parade represents a clear harm to members of our community and should be grounds for ...

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The American Civil War. Remember it? Well, no, because you weren't alive. But you've read about it, and the Civil War officially ended exactly 160 years ago, with the last shot fired June 22, 1865.