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America’s 12th president, Zachary Taylor, was a walking contradiction who came into power at a pivotal moment in American history, and his untimely demise may have cost the US a chance to avoid its devastating civil war.
Published: Sunday, December 21st, 2025 @ 10:26 pm By: Daily Wire
America’s 12th president, Zachary Taylor, was a walking contradiction who came into power at a pivotal moment in American history, and his untimely demise may have cost the US a chance to avoid its devastating civil war.
 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas clashed on Thursday with a lawyer who argued in favor of Colorado removing former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, an insurrection clause dating back to the Civil War.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas clashed on Thursday with a lawyer who argued in favor of Colorado removing former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, an insurrection clause dating back to the Civil War.
 
We remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement today.
Published: Monday, January 15th, 2024 @ 5:34 pm By: Diane Rufino
We remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement today.
 
A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Civil War memorial from Arlington National Cemetery over a lawsuit that says that its removal would damage the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried around the memorial.
Published: Monday, January 15th, 2024 @ 3:10 am By: Daily Wire
A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Civil War memorial from Arlington National Cemetery over a lawsuit that says that its removal would damage the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried around the memorial.
 
Every hundred years or so, the world is blessed with a piece of art that propels civilization forward and enlightens a new generation, ensuring a better future for the human race. Bluey is that art.
Every hundred years or so, the world is blessed with a piece of art that propels civilization forward and enlightens a new generation, ensuring a better future for the human race. Bluey is that art.
 
A man recently made the discovery of a lifetime when he unearthed a massive cache of rare Civil War-era coins — the majority of them gold — on his Kentucky farm earlier this year.
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2023 @ 12:09 pm By: Daily Wire
A man recently made the discovery of a lifetime when he unearthed a massive cache of rare Civil War-era coins — the majority of them gold — on his Kentucky farm earlier this year.
 
The traditional Judeo-Christian values that once formed the bedrock of American culture have been replaced by a new “cultish religion” that seeks to destroy Western civilization, Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro warned Friday.
Published: Sunday, July 9th, 2023 @ 12:36 pm By: Daily Wire
The traditional Judeo-Christian values that once formed the bedrock of American culture have been replaced by a new “cultish religion” that seeks to destroy Western civilization, Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro warned Friday.
 
A treasure hunter has accused the FBI of a coverup as a dispute over the search for a Civil War-era gold stash continues to play out in court.
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 @ 12:08 am By: Daily Wire
A treasure hunter has accused the FBI of a coverup as a dispute over the search for a Civil War-era gold stash continues to play out in court.
 
Twitter's new CEO Elon Musk made headlines recently by revealing the FBI had paid Twitter to mass-censor conservative voices, serious allegations that followed layoffs which themselves have been described as worse than the Civil War and the Black Plague combined.
Twitter's new CEO Elon Musk made headlines recently by revealing the FBI had paid Twitter to mass-censor conservative voices, serious allegations that followed layoffs which themselves have been described as worse than the Civil War and the Black Plague combined.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis downplayed Wednesday suggestions that there was a “civil war brewing” between himself and former President Donald Trump for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
Published: Friday, November 25th, 2022 @ 10:51 pm By: Daily Wire
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis downplayed Wednesday suggestions that there was a “civil war brewing” between himself and former President Donald Trump for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination.
 
When Rep. Schuyler Colfax (R-IN) served as speaker of the House for two terms during the Civil War, he said upon taking the gavel he would “come to this chair to administer rules, but not as a partisan.”
When Rep. Schuyler Colfax (R-IN) served as speaker of the House for two terms during the Civil War, he said upon taking the gavel he would “come to this chair to administer rules, but not as a partisan.”
 
The Washington Post’s resident “conservative blogger” Jennifer Rubin claimed in a Tuesday article that the MAGA slogan — “Make America Great Again” — was no different than the post-Civil War South’s battle cry: “The South will rise again.”
The Washington Post’s resident “conservative blogger” Jennifer Rubin claimed in a Tuesday article that the MAGA slogan — “Make America Great Again” — was no different than the post-Civil War South’s battle cry: “The South will rise again.”
 
Inman is driven toward his inevitable purpose in this love story set against the backdrop of the Civil War in Virginia and North Carolina.
Inman is driven toward his inevitable purpose in this love story set against the backdrop of the Civil War in Virginia and North Carolina.
 
From the end of the Civil War through much of the 20th century, North Carolina effectively was a one-party state: Democratic.
From the end of the Civil War through much of the 20th century, North Carolina effectively was a one-party state: Democratic.
 
This article will disturb most who read it and enrage some, on both sides.
This article will disturb most who read it and enrage some, on both sides.
 
With the civil unrest brought on by decades of a failing education system, and a collective poor parenting that constantly rewards "precious children" with ultra privilege and such high esteem, I have considered and collected just a few thoughts.
Published: Sunday, July 12th, 2020 @ 7:29 am By: Stan Deatherage
With the civil unrest brought on by decades of a failing education system, and a collective poor parenting that constantly rewards "precious children" with ultra privilege and such high esteem, I have considered and collected just a few thoughts.
 
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
 
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
Published: Friday, August 3rd, 2018 @ 3:52 pm By: Daily Wire
It's popular these days to talk about the potential outbreak of a second Civil War. I've not been immune to that sentiment - I've probably used that language in the past.
 
Most Americans have been propagandized rather than educated on the causes of the War Between the States (aka, The War of Northern Aggression; aka, The War to Prevent Southern Independence; aka, the Civil War).
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 3:01 pm By: Diane Rufino
Most Americans have been propagandized rather than educated on the causes of the War Between the States (aka, The War of Northern Aggression; aka, The War to Prevent Southern Independence; aka, the Civil War).
 
On Friday, Slate published a beautifully-written essay by Jamelle Bouie about the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, which pays tribute to those who were lynched by white mobs between the Civil War and the civil rights movement.
Published: Sunday, May 6th, 2018 @ 11:11 am By: Daily Wire
On Friday, Slate published a beautifully-written essay by Jamelle Bouie about the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, which pays tribute to those who were lynched by white mobs between the Civil War and the civil rights movement.
 
This article, excerpted from Mike Scrugg's book THE UN-CIVIL WAR, discusses the first 13th Amendment, which was QUITE DIFFERENT from the one which was ratified in 1865.
This article, excerpted from Mike Scrugg's book THE UN-CIVIL WAR, discusses the first 13th Amendment, which was QUITE DIFFERENT from the one which was ratified in 1865.
 
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the Earth the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and Nature's God entitle them.
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the Earth the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and Nature's God entitle them.
 
The question is: Was the Civil War fought over the issue of Slavery?
The question is: Was the Civil War fought over the issue of Slavery?
 
The inventor of Coca-Cola died penniless and addicted to Morphine. John Pemberton fought in the civil war on the losing side. He was almost killed by a saber wound and became addicted to morphine to ease the pain.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2017 @ 3:18 am By: Bobby Tony
The inventor of Coca-Cola died penniless and addicted to Morphine. John Pemberton fought in the civil war on the losing side. He was almost killed by a saber wound and became addicted to morphine to ease the pain.
 
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2017 @ 12:48 pm By: Ted McDonald
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
 
Three day exhibit at North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer N.C. first.
Published: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 @ 2:18 am By: Bobby Tony
Three day exhibit at North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer N.C. first.
 
In 1824, Rep. John Randolph from Virginia addressed Congress and condemned the high protective tariff that it was poised to pass, explaining how it would inflict great economic harm on the Southern states.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2016 @ 10:32 am By: Diane Rufino
In 1824, Rep. John Randolph from Virginia addressed Congress and condemned the high protective tariff that it was poised to pass, explaining how it would inflict great economic harm on the Southern states.
 
Jefferson Davis' worse fears came true. The big government of Abraham Lincoln, the greatest tyrant our country has ever known, has co-opted and crafted the "great lie" of why our country fought the Civil War.
Published: Thursday, June 9th, 2016 @ 12:13 pm By: Diane Rufino
Jefferson Davis' worse fears came true. The big government of Abraham Lincoln, the greatest tyrant our country has ever known, has co-opted and crafted the "great lie" of why our country fought the Civil War.
 
One hundred and fifty one years after the end of the civil war, we still cannot resolve the fundamental differences that existed then and to some extent exist now. Civil War, Martin Luther King, I have a dream, MLK Birthday
Published: Monday, January 18th, 2016 @ 4:10 pm By: Bobby Tony
One hundred and fifty one years after the end of the civil war, we still cannot resolve the fundamental differences that existed then and to some extent exist now. Civil War, Martin Luther King, I have a dream, MLK Birthday
 
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War has generated quite a bit of scholarship about a key event in the nation’s history.
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War has generated quite a bit of scholarship about a key event in the nation’s history.
 
While we're heading down the dangerous slippery slope of government-sponsored censorship surrounding the display of the Confederate flag and certain Civil War generals and other historical figures, we should also be demanding that certain other statues be taken down
While we're heading down the dangerous slippery slope of government-sponsored censorship surrounding the display of the Confederate flag and certain Civil War generals and other historical figures, we should also be demanding that certain other statues be taken down
 
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2015 @ 6:18 am By: Chris Downey
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
 
I read a book about the estimated 50,000 Black soldiers who wore the CSA uniform and fought in numerous battles.
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:02 am By: Ted McDonald
I read a book about the estimated 50,000 Black soldiers who wore the CSA uniform and fought in numerous battles.
 
The dean emeritus of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University was recently honored with one of North Carolina's most prestigious civilian awards for his outstanding service to the state in the area of health equity.
The dean emeritus of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University was recently honored with one of North Carolina's most prestigious civilian awards for his outstanding service to the state in the area of health equity.
 
It is drawing nigh to August 25, the date set for hearings to begin over the battle between Vidant Medical Group, LLC, and the citizens of Belhaven who are up in arms over losing their local hospital.
It is drawing nigh to August 25, the date set for hearings to begin over the battle between Vidant Medical Group, LLC, and the citizens of Belhaven who are up in arms over losing their local hospital.
 
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 North Carolina Awards, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state and awarded by the governor, through May 15.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 North Carolina Awards, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state and awarded by the governor, through May 15.
 
Beaufort County has become quite the microcosm for the civil war between the GOP establishment and The Tea Party. We've written extensively about some of the controversies there previously on this site.
Beaufort County has become quite the microcosm for the civil war between the GOP establishment and The Tea Party. We've written extensively about some of the controversies there previously on this site.
 
After the Civil War, former slaves were encouraged to participate in a free-labor economy. But much of the South lay in ruins. It was difficult to find work, much less start enterprising careers.
After the Civil War, former slaves were encouraged to participate in a free-labor economy. But much of the South lay in ruins. It was difficult to find work, much less start enterprising careers.
 
The word podcast was barely in use when Gerald Prokopowicz began recording "Civil War Talk Radio." But the professor and chair of the Department of History at East Carolina University has been engaging a worldwide audience through his weekly show for nearly a decade.
The word podcast was barely in use when Gerald Prokopowicz began recording "Civil War Talk Radio." But the professor and chair of the Department of History at East Carolina University has been engaging a worldwide audience through his weekly show for nearly a decade.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated recipients of the state's highest civilian honor tonight at the North Carolina Awards Program in Durham.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated recipients of the state's highest civilian honor tonight at the North Carolina Awards Program in Durham.
 

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