Tag Archives: North vs South

When Memories are Long, and Resentments Linger

Posted on September 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Carpetbaggers (1964) I was just 14 when this film came out .It was based on a book by Harold Robbins, published in 1961. The timing was about a hundred years after the American Civil War. The term ‘carpetbagger’ derived … Continue reading →

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Eyewitness to the American Civil War (1861 – 1865)

Posted on August 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jefferson Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) I have to admit to a certain ennui when it comes to American politics, particularly the American Civil War. But that may come from a feeling of ‘been there, done that’. … Continue reading →

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