The Civil War & Reconstruction

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A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

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#453- "EVERY MAN STOOD AT HIS POST AND DID HIS DUTY": The Destruction of USS Underwriter

Apr 14 2024 28 mins  
In which we look at the Confederate attack on USS Underwriter at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 2, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#452- ANNA E DICKINSON AND "THE PERILS OF THE HOUR"

Apr 07 2024 23 mins  
In which we look at the life of Anna E Dickinson and her address on Capitol Hill in January 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#451- TEN DOLLARS A MONTH

Mar 24 2024 27 mins  
In which we look at the pay inequality between black and white soldiers in the Federal armies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#450- CLEBURNE'S PROPOSAL

Mar 17 2024 32 mins  
In which we look at Confederate Major General Patrick Cleburne's controversial proposal, presented in January 1864, to arm and free the Confederacy's slaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#449- 1864: A YEAR OF CRISIS AND DECISION

Mar 10 2024 30 mins  
In which we look at how 1864 will be a pivotal year in the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#448- THE HARPER'S FERRY SKEDADDLERS

Mar 03 2024 29 mins  
In which we look at the story of the 1500 Union cavalrymen who escaped from Harper's Ferry when Stonewall Jackson captured that place during the Antietam Campaign in September 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#447- LEE IN THE LOW COUNTRY

Feb 25 2024 31 mins  
In which we look at the time Robert E Lee spent in 1861 as commander of the Confederates' Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and East Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#446- PADDY GRAYDON

Feb 18 2024 21 mins  
In which we look at the life of James "Paddy" Graydon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#445- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (October-December)

Feb 11 2024 27 mins  
In which we finish with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#444- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (July-September)

Feb 04 2024 31 mins  
In which we continue with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices