Tag Archives: chivalry

A Helping Hand

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Walter C. Gusler

When my wife and I got married we compromised on a home in a very upscale neighborhood about five miles outside of town. We chose this home one because it was close to her work and two it was far … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s 110 Rules to live by

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Brian Standerfer

Amongst the papers of George Washington’s estate were found manuscripts written by Washington himself during his teens. One of these manuscripts was titled, “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation,” a list if not written by him … Continue reading →

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A Norman Rockwell South

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The America painted by illustrator Norman Rockwell is one of idyllic beauty and heroic nobility. It is a land where all is good and just and righteous. It is a place where all evil has  been vanquished and life is … Continue reading →

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Gentleman’s Tuesday

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This newspaper article gives me hope for this generation. The school being discussed is in New York – it is an idea that Southerners need to pick up on. About a month ago, Fox Lane High School Principal Joel Adelberg … Continue reading →

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Robert E. Lee’s Chivalry – AOM post

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Today’s post in Art of Manliness is a story about Robert E. Lee: General Robert E. Lee was on his way to Richmond, and was seated in the extreme end of a railroad car, every seat of which was occupied. … Continue reading →

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The Illusive Archtype of the Southern Gentleman

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

by Tom Horton Mr. Horton has been kind enough to grant us permission to reprint the article in its entirety. He is the great-grandson of Pvt. Lawrence Churchill Jones of the Kershaw Brigade that watched the gallant Pelham (my first … Continue reading →

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Compassion for Others – Even the Enemy

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Of all the attributes that make up a Southern gentleman, compassion is probably the one that ties them all together. The ability to view life from where others stand and then act accordingly is a part of high Southern culture. … Continue reading →

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We are NOT “Rebels”

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Here is how Webster’s dictionary defines “Rebel”: 1 a : opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler b : of or relating to rebels <the rebel camp> 2 : DISOBEDIENT, REBELLIOUS I have long had very serious reservations … Continue reading →

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Defining The Southern Gentleman

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Since the The Southern Gentleman is what Confederate Colonel is about, I guess it’s appropriate to try to define what that means. Before we start with that though, it’s good to point out that the title of “Southern Gentleman” should … Continue reading →

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Class

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The following is from a paper I found when going through a folder in my desk. I think it was in an old issue of The Wall Street Journal (1980’s or 1990’s), but I’m not certain. It is one of … Continue reading →

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