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American Civil War (1861-1865)

Learn the individual stories of men and women who were involved in major events leading up to, during and after the The Civil War (1861-1865).

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Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2
"Orangeburg Courthouse" survived Sherman's march through South Carolina, sketched here for "Leslie's Illustrated Magazine" on February 13, 1865. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection
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This aerial view of Fort Moultrie was taken in 1980 after the fort had become a National Park and was restored to show the evolution of Atlantic coast defense fortifications from the Revolutionary War...
When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy 14

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When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy
Episode 14
The Civil War marked the beginning of the decline of rice in South Carolina. Although planters continued growing rice during the Civil War, Georgetown experienced an economic down-turn as a result of...
The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal

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The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal
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In this segment, Sen. Glenn McConnell talks about the design of the Hunley. Previous replicas and diagrams of the Hunley were found to be inaccurate upon discovery of the real submarine.
Dixon's Gold Coin | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Dixon's Gold Coin | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Before the Hunley was found, Lieutenant George Dixon’s gold coin was just considered a legend. Dr. Maria Jacobsen tells the story and significance behind Lt. Dixon’s coin, and shares her excitement...
Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Another challenge faced during the Hunley investigation was identifying the members of the crew. Determining who was who among the crew proved difficult due to lack of Confederate records. Dr. Maria...
A Giant Puzzle | Walter Edgar's Journal

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A Giant Puzzle | Walter Edgar's Journal
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In this first segment on the Confederate submarine C.S.S. Hunley, Walter Edgar and Senator Glenn McConnell discuss how finding the submarine disproved all pre-conceived notions about its design...
Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Dr. Jacobsen talks about the forensic investigation of the Hunley’s crew members, and analyzes the effects of sediment helping preserve their remains. The Hunley project has yielded both scientific...
A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

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A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal
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The Hunley is described as “a historic time capsule.” Sen. Glenn McConnell discusses using the clues found in the Hunley to piece together what happened the night it sank the U.S.S. Housatonic.
Raising The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Raising The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Senator Glenn McConnell discusses raising the Hunley. Some of the challenges faced were maritime legal issues, and how the submarine was going to be lifted off of the ocean floor. Preserving the...
Civil War "Sensory History" | Walter Edgar's Journal - Episode 4 The Civil War At 150 (Full Version)

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The Civil War At 150 (Full Version)
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Dr. James McPherson, professor emeritus of American History at Princeton University, won the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for Battle Cry of Freedom, which has since sold more than six hundred thousand copies...
The Spate of Civil War Literature | Walter Edgar's Journal

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The Spate of Civil War Literature | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Walter Edgar talks with Dr. McPherson about the increase in Civil War writings within the past thirty years. Writers have since expanded on aspects like civilian life, experiences for common soldiers...
Vicksburg, Famine, and Tastes | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Vicksburg, Famine, and Tastes | Walter Edgar's Journal
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In this segment, Dr. Mark Smith discusses tastes, and what people typically ate during the Civil War. He uses Vicksburg, and foods, as examples to illustrate this aspect of sensory history.
Civil War

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Civil War "Sensory History" | Walter Edgar's Journal
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One of the new fields in Civil War history is what is known as “sensory history:” what people experienced, thought, smelled, tasted, heard, etc. Dr. James McPherson and Dr. Mark Smith discuss these...
Why We Fight | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Why We Fight | Walter Edgar's Journal
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Dr. James McPherson discusses the reasons and motivations behind what made common soldiers ("Billy Yank" and "Johnny Reb") go fight in the Civil War.