A new historical marker was dedicated at the Old Georgetown Cemetery to honor the sacrifice of United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Learn more about the marker and the event here: www.lex18.com/news/coverin...
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Saturday, a new historical marker was placed at the Old Georgetown Cemetery. It's the final resting place of 49 Civil War troops and possibly more that could still be discovered.
My co-editor Jennifer Keene and I are very excited for our volume to come out this summer! Click through the link to see the amazing roster of contributors.
MHPTpod has joined the Bluesky community. Please spread the word and check out this week's episode with comedian and historian Andrew Dorman!
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"The Rev. Robert W. Dixon Sr., the last known survivor of the U.S. Army’s all-Black regiments known as Buffalo Soldiers, died on Nov. 15 near Albany, N.Y. He was 103."
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A member of the Ninth Cavalry, one of the U.S. Army’s all-Black regiments, he trained West Point cadets in military horsemanship during World War II.
Hey everyone, if you’re interested and feel like there’s not much else going on please check out this new collection (Race and Gender at War) edited by Lesley Gordon and me. Lots of great authors! 30% discount code BAMA at www.uapress.ua.edu.
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Cambridge is offering 20% discount off my new book DREAD DANGER! ☺️
Coming out in July. Many thanks to @andrewhuebner.bsky.social & #JenniferKeene for including me in this wonderful project.
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Cambridge Core - Military History - The Cambridge History of War and Society in America