Lost Cause
Advertising Controversy at American Heritage
Monday, December 1st, 2008No, I’m not in the business of selling jewelry now. However, if I had made such a transition, do you really think I would be pushing Confederate rings? Highly doubtful. So why the Rebel ring at the top of the page? I came back from the Thanksgiving break to find this story in the New York Times. [...]
Lincoln on Ebay: Un-Reconstructed Southerner
Friday, June 27th, 2008This week’s edition of Lincoln on Ebay comes to us in the form of a letter, written some eight months after the assassination. D. M. Wharton, a citizen of Huntsville, Alabama, wrote his nephew a letter on November 4, 1865. He begins with the usual pleasantries by thanking his nephew for sending such a nice letter a couple [...]
Soldiers in the Same Struggle: Jim Limber and Black Confederates
Monday, June 23rd, 2008A few weeks ago I mentioned that the statue controversy in Richmond was back in the news. The Sons of Confederate Veterans have unveiled their proposed statue design, featuring Jefferson Davis (pictured above). Their design is breathtaking. Compare it to the current statue of Lincoln and his son, Tad: Notice: Lincoln is sitting, while Davis [...]
Bicentennial Backlash
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008I was hardly surprised when the national media ignored Jefferson Davis’ 200th birthday last week. I understand it can be difficult to differentiate between commemorating and celebrating such an event. Perhaps the media was wise to sidestep the entire issue. However, not everyone seems willing to let it slide. The Sons of Confederate Veterans have [...]
"Abraham Lincoln in Song"
Monday, February 18th, 2008A big thank you to Emily and Itchy over on the Discussion Board for bringing the following story to my attention: Chris Vallillo, a Central Illinois musician who has performed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, has released a record called “Abraham Lincoln in Song.” Inspired by the period music in such films as Ken [...]
“Overwhelming Numbers and Resources”
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007A day after surrendering the Army of Northern Virginia to Union forces, Confederate General Robert E. Lee issued a farewell statement. It is worth reading in full: Head-Quarters, Army of Northern Virginia, April 10, 1865. After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled [...]