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The Virginia Flag Controversy: A Defense of Historical and Moral Continuity

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By Matthew Miller

Here's my 2 cents on the recent Virginia flag controversy, plus a good history on our beloved banner.

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  • Christianity

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The Economic Struggle for Southern Independence

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By Matthew Miller

"The real causes of dissatisfaction in the South with the North are in the unjust taxation and expenditure of the taxes by the government of the United States, and in the revolution the North has effected in this government form a confederate republic, to a national despotism.” ~ Charleston Mercury, November 2, 1860

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  • Secession

  • Economics

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Beverly Young of Mississippi

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By Weekly ConfederateShop Newsletter Stories

Brave, great-hearted "Bev" Young

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  • Southern heritage

  • Soldier stories

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The Lie About Lee, Part II

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By Matthew Miller

In my initial article entitled The Lie About Lee, I aimed to thoroughly address and debunk the factual inaccuracies presented by Mrs. Pryor in her portrayal of Robert E. Lee. There are numerous distortions throughout her account, including the alleged whipping of Mary Norris, Wesley’s claim that his freedom was gained through escape rather than manumission, the fabricated existence of a whipping post, and the unfounded accusations that Mrs. Pryor claims Lee never responded to.

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  • Slavery

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Missouri at the Beginning of the War

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"I hope this may not be a war of emancipation but of extermination, & that all under the influence of the foul fiend may be driven like swine into the sea. May we carry fire and sword into their states till not one habitation is left standing." ~ Ellen Sherman, wife of William T. Sherman

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  • Southern heritage

  • Battles

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Tribute to a Boy Soldier

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By Weekly ConfederateShop Newsletter Stories

A sad but inspiring story

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  • Soldier stories

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Mortally Wounded

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By Weekly ConfederateShop Newsletter Stories

"So you can imagine whether I had a chance to kill a Yank or not..."

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  • Soldier stories

  • Battles

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He was a Hero if a Pauper

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By Weekly ConfederateShop Newsletter Stories

A stalwart lad from Darlington, South Carolina...

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  • Soldier stories

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Issues of the War Discussed

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By Weekly ConfederateShop Newsletter Stories

We hear much about a "New South." There is no New South.

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  • Southern heritage

  • Soldier stories

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Private Soldier Life - Humorous Features

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We camped near what was called the Richmond bone yard. The next morning John Hutchinson looked around and declared he was insulted, as President Davis had us taken to the wrong place. He wanted it understood that our bones were not to be left there yet.

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  • Soldier stories

  • Battles