Where Were You on September 11?
Is there any American who doesn’t approach September 11th with a feeling of sadness and the thought of, “What will I do? How will I spend the day?”
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War Stories
World War I and a Remarkable Messenger Dog
During World War I, the United States had no canine corps, but once we entered the war, our troops were the beneficiaries of military dogs trained by other countries. Carrying
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A Civil War Dog: Harvey and the Barking Dog Regiment of Ohio
We are 150 years from the time of the Civil War, so during our first week of the Dog Days of Summer I wanted to be sure to include one
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Sallie, Civil War Mascot
Sallie was just a puppy when she was given to the captain of an infantry regiment drilling in Pennsylvania. She became the unit’s beloved mascot. Sallie Joins the 11th Volunteer
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The 1864 Battle at Monocacy That Saved Washington
Sometimes we lose in order to win.
This was very much the case with the Battle of Monocacy, fought just outside Frederick, Maryland on July 9, 1864. The Union soldiers went down in defeat, but they accomplished a bigger
[caption id="attachment_550" align="alignright" width="300"] Worthington House, Courtesy of Monocacy Battlefield[/caption]
goal — they saved Washington.
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During the Civil War, Some Heroes Had Hooves
Animal care during the Civil Was was vital but far from simple. Horses, mules, and oxen were the main forms of transportation during the Civil War. In addition to carrying
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