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A Confederate Soldier's Tale: Sam Watkins' Civil War Experiences from 1861-63

Samuel R. Watkins, a Tennessee private, fought four years in the Confederate Army, survived major Western Theater battles, and remembered the fervent enthusiasm that launched him into war.
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Robert E. Lee: General-in-Chief of the Southern Confederacy

Robert E. Lee was the prominent Confederate general, known for his victories and defeat at Gettysburg, ultimately surrendering in 1865.
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12 Great Slave Escapes in US History: Freedom Seekers and Their Means of Escape

Many enslaved individuals attempted or succeeded in escaping slavery, contradicting claims by slaveholders about their contentment in bondage.
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205 years ago

John Brown

John Brown's upbringing as the son of staunch abolitionists shaped his fervent opposition to slavery, which fueled his actions during Bleeding Kansas and at Harpers Ferry.
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Wallace Turnage

Turnage's flight from Mobile, despite multiple failed attempts and brutal punishment, underscores the determination of enslaved individuals to seek freedom against overwhelming odds.
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