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2007-07-04 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Today in History: "The Father of Waters flows unvexed to the sea"

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Posted by Mike 2007-07-04 09:56|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Because the city fell on July 4, 1863, and due to lingering memories of the harshness of the Union force's siege, the people of the city did not celebrate Independence Day for the next 81 years, until 1944.

Some people hold a grudge

Posted by Steve">Steve 2007-07-04 19:31|| 2007-07-04 19:31|| Front Page Top

#2 I have visited the memorials lining the site of the battle. Very emotional. 1,000 miles to the east (give or take) the Army of Northern Virginia finds defeat... :((

Posted by borgboy2001 2007-07-04 20:20|| 2007-07-04 20:20|| Front Page Top

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