U.S. History

The history of the United States beginning with the First Americans to Contemporary America in the 21st Century.
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The War In Virginia | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 1

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In this segment, Dr. Tracy Morgan sets the stage for the 1864 campaign in Virginia, and outlines the operational statuses for both the South’s Army of Northern Virginia (commanded by General Robert E...
Outskirts Of Richmond | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 4

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With the losses of prominent Confederate generals such as James Longstreet and J.E.B. Stuart, General Robert E. Lee decides to take on more responsibilities. After Cold Harbor, we see the development...
Breaking The Stalemate | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

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Dr. Morgan first talks about the efficiency of the Confederate postal system, and how soldiers were able to share their senses of humor in letters written back home. Dr. Morgan then analyzes how...
A Significant Setback | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 5

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Dr. Smith outlines the decrease in morale in the South after Gettysburg. The South suffered heavy losses, and some critics made their feelings known regarding General Robert E. Lee, and Confederate...
The Draft Riots | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 4

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It is a popular belief that circulated photographs of Gettysburg’s “Harvest of Death,” caused the draft riots in New York City, which in turn also caused an economic backlash.
A Cornucopia Of Carrion | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 3

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What must it have been like to be in the battle? In this section, Dr. Mark Smith describes the intense and gruesome details of the battle of Gettysburg. Things like what one would have seen, smelled...
Pickett's Charge | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

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Dr. Mark Smith analyzes the most intense, and disastrous portion of the battle: General George Pickett’s charge. The result of this charge was a disastrous one for the South. “General Lee, I have no...