The Top Ten Civil War Songs

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"Without music, there would be no Army".

Robert E. Lee said that, and he was right. Music was such a vital part to these years. Not only did the war shape the music of the 1860’s, but music shaped and uplifted soldiers in the war. Part of their gear always included their instruments, maybe a banjo, harmonica, fiddle or guitar. One soldier, Solomon Conn, used his violin as a journal, and wrote on the back of the wood a list of all the encounters he participated in. It was on exhibit at the American Smithsonian Museum, and you can actually look upon the scribbles on the still-beautiful musical instrument. (Click Here to see Solomon's violin)

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Friday is the anniversary of a great man's birth. On February 12th, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born. He was such a great man: Handsome, strong, caring, gentle. He was also a political giant. This human man also had some flaws of his own character (of which he was not proud), but overall, Lincoln was the best leader America has ever seen.

With his birthday coming up, it has me thinking about all he has done for this country: Freeing the slaves, beginning the Transcontinental Railroad, leading our country throughout the Civil War. He also had many plans for after the war to bind the nation's wounds, but he didn't get a chance to do that since he was killed.

The Modest Belle

In this post, I want to discuss women's clothing in the Civil War.

Since the beginning of mankind, women have been mindful of their appearance. Think about it: The moment Eve realized she was naked, she had to dress herself with the first thing she found! Every girl and woman since has been the same way. Admit it, ladies: You checked your appearance in the mirror this morning. Ladies living around the Civil War were just as picky; though they had a whole standard of dressing to seem presentable. They had an entire system of garments to complete one outfit, and, complicated as it was, they felt naked when lacking one petticoat.