Save The Franklin Battlefield Civil War, or of any of the american wars for that and Franklin by Eric Jacobson;Notes on gen John Bell Franklin Battlefield, Inc Why Save Civil War Sites by http://www.franklin-stfb.org/
Extractions: Mid-day of Wednesday November 30, 1864, a 31,000 strong Confederate force under Gen. John Bell Hood finally cornered the 26,000 man Federal Army of Gen. John M. Schofield at Franklin, Tennessee. Late that afternoon, 100 regiments of the South's best soldiers, numbering 20,000, deployed along a two mile wide front and began a spectacular converging assault upon 17,000 Federals strongly entrenched on the south edge of the town. What then occurred in the next five hours at Franklin was one the the great cataclysmic tragedies of the American Civil War. (See A Brief Telling of the Battle of Franklin ). For the size of the forces engaged and the short durtion of the fighting, this battle at Franklin ranks among the great blood baths of the Civil War, or of any of the American wars for that matter. This horrific battering of Hood's army at Franklin and its final disintegration two weeks later after the Battle of Nashville essentially ended the war in the western theater. Yet there is no National Cemetery at Franklin. There is no National Battlefield Park at Franklin. Instead, almost all of the 1864 trenchline of that battle has become suburban neighborhods and small business establishments.
Documents Relating To The Vietnam War Message to Congress on the Defense Budget, Excerpt on Limited wars, March 28, 1961. NewsConference, Question on the Issue of Sending in american Troops to gen. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/vietnam.htm
Extractions: Press Release Issued by the Department of State on the Situation in Indochina on September 23, 1940 ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE SUMNER WELLES' STATEMENT ON JAPANESE-FRENCH COLLABORATION IN INDOCHINA, July 24, 1941 Memorandum by the Acting Secretary of State (Welles) on a Meeting Between President Roosevelt and the Japanese Ambassador on the Japanese Occupation of Indochina, 24 July 1941 ... National Security Memorandum # 12, Forces in Vietnam , 6 February 1961 Statement by President Kennedy on the Importance of Laos at a News Conference, 23 March 1961 President Kennedy's Special Message to Congress on the Defense Budget, Excerpt on Limited Wars, March 28, 1961 President Kennedy's Address to American Society of Newspaper Editors, April 20, 1961 President Kennedy's Address, in Chicago to Democratic Party Dinner, April 28, 1961 ... NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION MEMORANDUM NO. 263, October 11, 1963 (in which reference is made to a possible withdrawal of 1000 American troops) James K. Galbraith, "Exit Strategy: In 1963, JFK ordered a complete withdrawal from Vietnam,"
NPR : A Profile Of Gen. Antonio Taguba a source of pride to the Filipinoamerican community. A Honolulu Star-Bulletin Profile of Tomas Taguba, gen. Would you like to receive information from your http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=1888943
MAME: Social Studies/History/Biography - World History paintings, photographs and information about the Spanish american War. has informationabout the USMexican War from 1846 MAME s Webmaster at mame@mame.gen.mi.us http://www.mame.gen.mi.us/resourc/socsci/worldhistory.html
Gen. Smedley D. Butler American Legion Post 701 gen. Other Bits Of information I Could Gather He joined the Marine Corps when theSpanish american War broke out, earned the Brevette Medal during the Boxer http://post701.4godandcountry.com/butler.html
Extractions: "War is a racket. Our stake in that racket has never been greater in all out peace-time history. It may seem odd for me, a military man, to adopt such a comparison. Truthfulness compels me to. I spent 33 years and 4 months in active service as a member of our country's most agile military forcethe Marine Corps.... "I helped make Mexico and especially Tampico safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in . I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street. The record of racketeering is long. I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-12. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras 'right' for American fruit companies in 1903... "Looking back on it, I feel I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best *he* could do was to operate his racket in three city districts. We Marines operated on three *continents*"
Welcome To The Legal Information Institute gen. as Commanderin- Chief to detain american citizens on american soil outside US579 (1952); Article II of the Constitution; LII backgrounder on the war power. http://www.law.cornell.edu/
Extractions: @import url(css/menu.css); site awards tell me more Text (pdf) of the US Army report on treatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib, "ARTICLE 15-6 INVESTIGATION OF THE 800th MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE", prepared by Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba Senate Armed Services Committee testimony via C-SPAN (Real Media or SMIL formats) Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (.rm) Maj. General Antonio M. Taguba
American Indian Studies Research Guide Native american genealogical Sourcebook. Paula K. Byers, ed. gen E98.G44 N371995. Encyclopedia of american Indian wars, 14921890. Jerry Keenan. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~savega/amerind.htm
Extractions: Asian American Research ... LGBT Research This is a selected list of specialized reference resources that are useful for beginning research in American Indian studies. It points to atlases bibliographies, indexes and abstracts bio-bibliographies biographical sources ... encyclopedic sources , and statistical sources . Call numbers and locations listed on this page refer to those at Iowa State University. Many of these resources may be found in (or be accessible through your own local academic institution's library. If you need help in locating or using materials, please ask your local reference librarian for assistance. Looking for American Indian videos in Parks Library? Atlases (to locate geographic, cultural, or demographic information) Atlas of American Diversity. Larry Hajime Shinagawa and Michael Jang. 1998. REF E184 A1 S575 1998 Provides information, data, and maps regarding population growth and projections, regional dispersion, state populations, major city concentrations, labor force participation, educational attainment, and more topics on African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, US Latinos, American Indians, and European Americans.
RootsWeb: Genealogy Mailing Lists: DE-VETERANS For anyone with a genealogical interest in those who signed up for military service in Delaware and/or participated in military operations in Delaware during the Indian wars, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish american War, and World War I. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military/DE-VETERANS.html
Extractions: Military: DE-VETERANS Mailing List DE-VETERANS-L Topic: A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in those who signed up for military service in Delaware and/or participated in military operations in Delaware during the Indian Wars, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. For questions about this list, contact the list administrator at DE-VETERANS-admin@rootsweb.com. Unsubscribing. To leave DE-VETERANS-L , send mail to DE-VETERANS-L-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. To leave DE-VETERANS-D
DefendAmerica News 06/06/2004 - Sunday Edition gen. By John D. Banusiewicz / american Forces Press Service. GEORGE G. MEADE, Md.,May 21, 2004 Using words and pictures to tell the truths of war, even the http://www.defendamerica.mil/
Extractions: He said there may have been differences of opinion about Saddam Hussein and the enforcement of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441, before Operation Iraqi Freedom. Now, however, "the world understands the importance of working with the Iraqis to encourage the development of a free society." More
RootsWeb: Genealogy Mailing Lists: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION For the discussion of events during the american Revolution and genealogical matters related to the american Revolution. The FrenchIndian wars and the War of 1812 are also suitable topics for discussion. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Military/AMERICAN-REVOLUTION.html
Extractions: Military: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L Topic: Discussing of events during the American Revolution and genealogical matters related to the American Revolution. The French-Indian Wars and the War of 1812 are also suitable topics for discussion. For questions about this list, contact the list administrator at AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-admin@rootsweb.com. Unsubscribing. To leave AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L , send mail to AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. To leave AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-D
Dames Of The Court Of Honor Lineage society founded in 1921 with membership open to women who are of lineal descent from a commissioned officer of one or more of the american wars between the years 1607 through 1865. http://www.execpc.com/~drg/wsdch.html
Extractions: The membership shall consist of women, not less than sixteen years of age, who are invited to membership and who have the endorsement of two members and can aulify for lineal descent from a commissioned officer of one or more of the earlier American wars between the years 1607 through 1865, including nay one of the following periods: Colonial Wars 1607-1775, The American Revolution 1775-1783, The War of 1812 1784-1815, Mexican War 1836-1848, and the Civil War 1861-1865 (both Union and Confederate Officers). Membership by Invitation Only. Dames of the Court of Honor
Cyndi's List - Native American More than 209 300 links! 206 850 links, categorized crossreferenced, in over 160 categories. Another 2 450+ uncategorized new links in the works. Maps, Gazetteers Geographical information . http://www.cyndislist.com/native.htm
The American Civil War Iowa Civil War Page; The american Civil War according to Tom Hughes Civil War Homepage,a good collection of of the Descendants of the men who rode with gen. http://mirkwood.ucs.indiana.edu/acw/
Extractions: The American Civil War "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it." - Robert E. Lee Heavy Artillery in the Civil War Interesting Links about the Civil War Selected Civil War Photographs at the Library of Congress A Timeline of the Civil War at the Library of Congress Mathew Brady Bio at the Library of Congress Augustana College Library Projects - features pictures of turn of the century life, midwestern Native Americans, a Civil War Diary, and interviews with local pioneers. Civil War Letters Of Richard W. Burt of the 76th Ohio Infantry Indiana in the Civil War National Civil War Association - Non-profit organization committed to educating the public about the Civil War. Presents living history throug reenactments and lectures. Note on the Atlantic Slave Trade Database Project Order of Battle for Major Engagements Sons of Union Veterans Thanks to Ralph Coleman for updating this link! Sons of Confederate Veterans U.S. Civil War Center - LSU Baton Rouge - Facilitating the creation of a database with all private and instutional holdings of Civil War materials in the country. Civil War Documents and Books Gettysburg Address Text Ingram Diary of 1861 - diary kept by a young man who was overseer for his Aunt's plantation in Fowlstown, Georgia. The diary is a good example of life in a remote area of the deep south about as far removed from battles as one could get.
The Society Of Colonial Wars In Connecticut - General Society Nonprofit lineage society established in 1892 to perpetuate the memory of events in american Colonial History and of the people in military and civil positions who assisted in the establishment, defense and preservation of the american Colonies. Open to men aged 18 and over who are lineal blood descendants of those who served in a military and/or civil capacity in the american colonies from the time spanning the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to the Battle of Lexington in 1775. Provides listing of SCW state and international societies. http://www.colonialwarsct.org/gen_soc.htm
Extractions: The Preamble of the Articles of Incorporation: WHEREAS, It is desirable that there should be adequate celebrations commemorative of the events of Colonial history which took place within the period beginning with the settlement of Jamestown, Va., May 13, 1607, and preceding the battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775-, THEREFORE, The Society of Colonial Wars is instituted to perpetuate the memory of those events, and of the men who, in military, naval, and civil positions of high trust and responsibility, by their acts or counsel, assisted in the establishment defense, and preservation of the American Colonies, and who were in truth founders of this Nation. To this end, it seeks to collect and preserve manuscripts, rolls, relics, and records, to hold suitable commemorations and to erect memorials relating to the American Colonial period, to inspire in its members the fraternal and patriotic spirit of their forefathers, and to inspire in the community respect and reverence for those whose public services made our freedom and unity possible." The first Society of Colonial Wars was established in 1892, and became the General Society of Colonial Wars in 1893. The General Society is a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c-)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It charters individual State Societies, and it is in one or more of the State Societies that an individual holds membership. The aggregate of State Societies constitutes the General Society. At the present time there are Societies in the following States:
The Philippines The Philippines were ceded to the US in 1899 by the Treaty of Paris afterthe Spanishamerican War. Meanwhile Following the fall of gen. Douglas http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107887.html
Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: The Philippines Republic of the Philippines National name: Republika ng Pilipinas President: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001) Area: 115,830 sq mi (300,000 sq km) Population (2004 est.): 86,241,697 (growth rate: 1.9%); birth rate: 25.8/1000; infant mortality rate: 24.2/1000; life expectancy: 69.6; density per sq mi: 745 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Manila, 13,790,900 (metro. area), 10,232,900 (city proper) Other large cities: Quezon City (2000 est.), 1,669,776 (part of Manila metro. area); Cebu (2003 est.), 761,900 Monetary unit: Peso Languages: Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English (both official); regional languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano, others Ethnicity/race: Christian Malay 91.5%, Muslim Malay 4%, Chinese 1.5%, other 3% Religions: Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Islam 5%, Buddhist and other 3%
American Military Impressions Links and lists of living history and reenactment groups representing wars from the american Revolution to present day. Special interest includes portrayal of women's military endeavors. Groups in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. http://www.xprt.net/~1911colt/
Women In War The Spanish American War A history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, and extensive information for military The http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/femvets3.html
Extractions: The Wars of 1812 and 1846 and the Spanish American War The USS CONSTITUTION met and defeated HMS GUERRIERE, the first in a grand succession of victories in the War of 1812. It was during this ferocious battle that the seamen, astonished at the way the British cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitution's hull, cried out -"Her sides are made of iron!" Thus, her nickname,"Old Ironsides." What was not known at the time was the fact that a U.S. Marine, serving aboard Old Ironsides, as George Baker, was actually Lucy Brewer. Eventually the Marine Corps reluctantly acknowledged that Lucy Brewer was perhaps the very first woman marine. Here's the way the Historical Division of the USMC tells the Lucy Brewer story: Mrs. Borginis and a Mrs.Foley enlisted with their husbands into the 8th calvary at the Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sarah became the principal cook at Fort Brown (Fort Texas) and stayed on the job when General Taylor moved most of his troops to the mouth of the Rio Grande. However, when the Mexicans began bombarding Fort Texas, (Fort Brown) from their positions at Matamoros, she was isssued a musket. It's said she took an active part in the ensuing fray, never missing a target or preparing a meal. Gen. Zachary Taylor breveted her to colonel, making her the first female colonel of the U.S.Army. She moved to El Paso and opened a hotel. For years it was a favorite stop of '49ers heading for the California gold fields. She later moved to Arizona and ran a Yuma saloon until her death in 1866. Col. Borginis was buried at Fort Yuma with full Military Honors - the first woman to be a ranking U.S.Army officer - albeit a brevet one.
Extractions: Chapter 14 Extracted from WINNING THE WEST THE ARMY IN THE INDIAN WARS, 1865-1890 AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY ARMY HISTORICAL SERIES OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF MILITARY HISTORY UNITED STATES ARMY CHAPTER 14 Winning the West: The Army in the Indian Wars, 1865-1890 The Setting and the Challenge After Appomattox the Army had to muster out over a million volunteers and reconstitute a Regular establishment that had languished during the Civil War when bounties and short enlistments made service in the volunteers more profitable. There were operational commitments to sustain during and after the transition, some an outgrowth of the war just ended, others the product of internal and external situations that could not be ignored. Whereas the prewar Army of the 1850's was essentially a frontier Army, the postwar Army became something more. To defense of the frontier were added military occupation of the southern states, neutralization of the Mexican border during Napoleon's colonial enterprise under Maximilian, elimination of a Fenian (Irish Brotherhood) threat to Canada in the Northeast, and dispersion of white marauders in the border states. But these and other later involvements were passing concerns. The conflict with the red man was the overriding consideration in the next twenty-five years until Indian power was broken. Unfortunately, the military assets
Extractions: Custom Scans Advertisements from the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars By Jim Zwick W hen the Spanish-American War began in April of 1898, American businesses responded quickly, capitalizing on the public's interest in the war. Many publicized real or imagined associations with the military. Williams' Shaving Stick was "the favorite with the Army and Navy." Royal Baking Powder was "specially selected for use in both the Army and Navy." Supporting the war effort, the Prudential Insurance Company and New York Life Insurance Company announced that their present policy-holders could serve in the military without paying extra premiums. Proclaiming that "women are more patriotic than men," Silver Sheen Novelty Skirtings produced a new line of "Red, White and Blue Skirting." Waltham went for gift sales with the suggestion that "every American soldier and every American sailor should carry the best American watch." Seven advertisements from the war years with distinctive graphic images are reproduced below. Ranging from a suggestion that Ivory Soap be used to prepare for "any battle of life" to an ad for Grape-Nuts cereal that used contemporary concerns about cannibalism in the tropics to pitch its stomach-strengthening qualities, they demonstrate the variety of approaches companies used to associate their products with the war, the new colonies, and the "progress" and "civilization" of the world.
