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Interpreting Beyond The Battles: Could We Start With The Klan?, John M. Rudy
Interpreting Beyond The Battles: Could We Start With The Klan?, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
In 1925, the Pennsylvania Klan held its annual convention in Gettysburg in September. The Times called the Klan's parade through town a, "gorgeous display," and a, "monster procession." The Times headline trumpeted that, "vary-colored robes, capes and gowns present spectacle as Knights, Klanswomen and Junior Members march under warm September sun before large crowds along sidewalks." [excerpt]
Lee Chapel: Lost Cause Artifact And Culture Shock, John M. Rudy
Lee Chapel: Lost Cause Artifact And Culture Shock, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
I had the privilege to accompany a group of undergraduate students recently on a whirlwind tour of the Wilderness, Richmond and Appomattox. Our tour took us along the I-81 corridor on the way back to Gettysburg, so why not stop in Lexington for a Civil War two-fer. [excerpt]