5 days agoMore Politics Presented as HistoryA report was recently completed “to evaluate the Confederate Memorial for its eligibility to be included in the National Register of Historic Places”. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources requested that the Army National Military Cemeteries conduct the survey. …Confederate Memorials2 min readConfederate Memorials2 min read
5 days agoConfusing Politics with HistoryIt happened three years ago. While testifying before congress, General Mark Milley called those who served in the Confederate Army traitors. At that moment I realized something significant was taking place. …Us History2 min readUs History2 min read
Mar 19Youngkin Rhymes with DunkinMassachusetts has one Dunkin Donut store for every 6,440 people in the state. In Connecticut there is one store for every 7,410 people. 16% of all Dunkin Donut stores are in Massachusetts and Connecticut yet they account for only 3% of the country’s population. …Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Mar 18Firepower — A ReviewWhen I was in my 20s, I enjoyed historical fiction. I became an avid reader in the navy and would be so engrossed in a book that F-14s slamming into the deck above me went unnoticed. On one cruise I was obsessed with Leon Uris. He was very good at…Historical Fiction2 min readHistorical Fiction2 min read
Mar 13End the MadnessThis is a rough draft in preparation for a public statement I will make soon. Thought I would share it. Thank you for the opportunity to make a statement today. My father is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He was a career naval officer who flew combat missions in Vietnam…Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Mar 12Was Patrick Cleburne the Exception?Most Civil War historians give Patrick Cleburne credit for being ahead of his time. Some will even say that he was not a supporter of slavery. “It is our most vulnerable point, a continued embarrassment, and in some respects an insidious weakness.” Historians will reference Cleburne’s statement buttressing his argument…Ireland2 min readIreland2 min read
Mar 6The Seasons of South MississippiRaking up the leaves from the Live Oak Trees in my yard is one of my least favorite activities. This annual drudgery arrives with the pollen of early Spring to make it even more joyful. My stepmother used to say she loved having seasons, so she stayed in New England…Mississippi2 min readMississippi2 min read
Mar 5An Interesting Tidbit on John Brown“He is a bundle of the best nerves I ever saw. Cut and thrust and bleeding and in bonds. He is a man of clear head, of courage, fortitude, and simple ingeniousness. …Us History2 min readUs History2 min read
Mar 2A Day with DotI was going to call her Ms. Dot. She suggested that Aunt Dot would be better. I obliged. She is 99 years old after all. She has lived in the house in this small Mississippi town for 40 years. Built in 1900, it exudes craftmanship. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 25The Power of a NarrativeToo many smart and truth-seeking young people have a blind spot when it comes to the American Civil War. They will wax eloquently about the complexity and nuance of modern issues and not apply the same standard to the 19th century. …Us Civil War2 min readUs Civil War2 min read
