Me too. And I wonder if one will pop up about this news from the New York Times:
“I direct the U.S. Army to change the name of Fort Moore, Georgia, to Fort Benning, Georgia, in honor of Corporal (CPL) Fred G. Benning, who served with extraordinary heroism during World War I with the United States Army, and in recognition of the installation’s storied history of service to the United States of America,” Mr. Hegseth said in a statement.
Think I'll wait for the next name change. I didn't think Hesgeth and the Trump administration would rename a military base that honors Hal Moore given the respect he commands. I should know by now not to assume anything when it comes to this administration.
Happy Anniversary! As a long-ago undergrad student of American Studies (history, art history, and political science - with a senior capstone seminar on slavery), I deeply appreciate your work. I am grateful for the ppl in this community who let me know that we who know the true history of this country are, in fact, the patriots. 🇺🇲
I think the picture at the top is quite interesting. It appears to be a variant of "Our Banner in the Sky" by the great landscape painter Frederic Church. Reminds me of how references to the ACW crop up unexpectedly here in the UK. Some years ago I saw an exhibition of some of Church's smaller paintings at the National Gallery in London, and the first thing I saw was Our Banner in the Sky and some other versions. Another exhibition at the NG was called Inventing Impression and featured work entirely by French painters, but the first thing I noticed was the Confederate Naval Jack on the sinking Alabama (by Manet, of course).
As someone who had three grandfathers who fought the Confederacy in the Civil War, two, ironically, at Chickamauga -- one a German immigrant and other a young man from Indiana -- I wonder if you have information on the impact of the firings at the national parks dedicated to our history. BTW, I have visited Chickamauga many time over the years and was able to find the spot where my relative, Calvin W. Diggs (84th Indiana Infantry), was captured. He ended up in the worst of the prison camps, Andersonville, but was fortunate enough to be freed on a prisoner exchange.
I love your informed and informing posts. I look forward to them every time one pops up. Thank you
Me too. And I wonder if one will pop up about this news from the New York Times:
“I direct the U.S. Army to change the name of Fort Moore, Georgia, to Fort Benning, Georgia, in honor of Corporal (CPL) Fred G. Benning, who served with extraordinary heroism during World War I with the United States Army, and in recognition of the installation’s storied history of service to the United States of America,” Mr. Hegseth said in a statement.
Think I'll wait for the next name change. I didn't think Hesgeth and the Trump administration would rename a military base that honors Hal Moore given the respect he commands. I should know by now not to assume anything when it comes to this administration.
That's why I said " I wonder if one will pop up about this news." These dishonorable people need to be watched, but don't need extra publicity.
Keep an eye out. Couldn’t resist. LOL
Happy Anniversary! As a long-ago undergrad student of American Studies (history, art history, and political science - with a senior capstone seminar on slavery), I deeply appreciate your work. I am grateful for the ppl in this community who let me know that we who know the true history of this country are, in fact, the patriots. 🇺🇲
I have been reading your blog since 2007 and look forward to future posts.
Hey Robert, thanks for sticking around all these years. Quite a ride.
I think the picture at the top is quite interesting. It appears to be a variant of "Our Banner in the Sky" by the great landscape painter Frederic Church. Reminds me of how references to the ACW crop up unexpectedly here in the UK. Some years ago I saw an exhibition of some of Church's smaller paintings at the National Gallery in London, and the first thing I saw was Our Banner in the Sky and some other versions. Another exhibition at the NG was called Inventing Impression and featured work entirely by French painters, but the first thing I noticed was the Confederate Naval Jack on the sinking Alabama (by Manet, of course).
Here is a bit more information about it. https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004665372/
Happy Anniversary! I'm glad I found your substack. Especially in these times.
As someone who had three grandfathers who fought the Confederacy in the Civil War, two, ironically, at Chickamauga -- one a German immigrant and other a young man from Indiana -- I wonder if you have information on the impact of the firings at the national parks dedicated to our history. BTW, I have visited Chickamauga many time over the years and was able to find the spot where my relative, Calvin W. Diggs (84th Indiana Infantry), was captured. He ended up in the worst of the prison camps, Andersonville, but was fortunate enough to be freed on a prisoner exchange.
Hi John,
I am not sure what information you are looking for re: NPS. I have commented on it in previous posts.
Thank you. and I look forward to reading all of it! Keep up the great work.