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Why were Soldiers Wearing American Revolutionary Uniforms in the American Civil War

In the American Civil war there were units on both sides which had uniforms heavily influenced by their individual heritage, fashion crazes or special requirements. Military leaders voice concern over ...
PBS

Appraisal: Civil War Colonel Uniform Group, ca. 1863

Check out Rafael Eledge's appraisal of a Civil War colonel uniform group, ca. 1863, in Vintage Denver 2024, Hour 2. Antiques Roadshow is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available ...
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Bluejackets : uniforms of the United States Navy in the Civil War period, 1852-1865 / Ron Field

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Smithsonian Magazine

How the Smithsonian Collections Reflect the Remarkable Contributions of American Veterans

The Smithsonian’s collections speak to the resolve and ingenuity of America’s service members A chess set used during the ...

Historians Don't Think a US Civil War Is Likely—but They're Still Nervous

The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its final thread,” one source tells WIRED.
Daily Reporter

HANDS-ON HISTORY: Civil War replica artifacts immerse students in history

GREENFIELD – Maranda Anderson wanted to do more than just tell her students about the Civil War. She wanted them to get their hands on a bit of history. Last week, she shared a trunk full of replicas ...