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A Soldier's Diary: The Memoirs, Diary and Life of Private Jefferson Moses
A treasure trove of primary source material from an ordinary Union soldier. Read his memoirs, diary, and see artifacts from his life.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.
Other
Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: James Stephen Hogg
A brief overview of James Stephen Hogg's work in the Texas governor's office in the late nineteenth century.
Other
Florida Reenactors: Civil War Revolvers of the North and South
A comprehensive review of the different kinds of revolvers used by both the Union and Confederate armies in the Civil War.
Other
Florida Reenactors Online News Magazine: The Mountain Howitzer
A description of the the mountain howitzer and its use by both the Union and Confederate armies. Good pictures and interesting factoids too.
Other
Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
University of California
Department of Geography: u.s. Army Balloon Corps
Pictures of hot air balloons in the Civil War and a brief explantation of their use.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: A Diary From Dixie
A summary and full text of A Diary from Dixie, an account of life as a woman in the South during the Civil War, by Mary Chesnut.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (6 8)
Offers the full text of the Gettysburg address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Links to further information are included.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
A detailed biography of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army, and the right hand man of Robert E. Lee. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Investigate the medical nature of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. Describe the nature of cholera, malaria, hepatitis E, Ebola and malnutrition, which have been of major concern to humanitarian aid personnel in this...
Other
About North Georgia: Winfield Scott: A Georgia Notable
Resource details the life of Winfield Scott, and his involvement in the removal of the Cherokee, his command in the Mexican War, and and his strategy in the Anaconda Plans.
Other
About North Georgia: The Great Locomotive Chase
Read the exciting story of Andrews' raiders who stole "The General," which resulted in the Great Locomotive Race in Georgia.
Ohio State University
College of Humanities: How to Read a Civil War Battlefield
This very complete and interesting article from the Ohio State University details what you need to know in order to accurately study a Civil War battlefield. Includes organization of armies, battlefield functions of leaders, fighting...
C-SPAN
American Writers: Mary Chesnut
An informational site on Mary Chesnut. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including A Diary from Dixie. Also includes links to other sites.
University of Virginia
E Text Center: American Civil War Collection
Collection of primary documents--letters, diaries, photographs, and newspaper articles of both the Union and Confederate.
Other
History Buff: How the South Gathered News During the Civil War
This article explains how Southern newspapers joined forces and established the Press Association as a way to cover the Civil War for these newspapers.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
This article describes the events leading up to the surrender of the South and the surrender itself. Includes communication between Grant and Lee leading to their meeting at Appomattox.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon, 49 Bc
A selection from Suetonius that describes the actions Caesar took at the Rubicon River, why he did it, and the effects of this move.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Battle of Gettysburg
This article provides a very detailed account of the Battle of Gettysburg. Content includes a personal account of the battle's aftermath from a teenage girl.
PBS
Pbs: Ambush in Mogadishu
Tells the story of the attack on US Rangers in 1993 in Mogadishu and traces our foreign policy in Somalia.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Surrender
This resource provides information about the surrender by General Pemberton at Vicksburg.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign
This resource provides detailed information on the Vicksburg campaign and siege, culminating in the surrender of the city and its defending army.