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A Southern Nation

If The South was a nation during the time of the War for Southern Independence, at what point did it cease being a nation? The answer: it didn’t. The Confederate States of America was, of course, the political arm of … Continue reading

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A Matter of Suffrage

Any serious discussion about why the “American Experiment” has failed will eventually come to the same conclusion: The problem is not who we have in positions of leadership – the problem is who votes to put those people into positions … Continue reading

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Letter to a Union General

Sometimes, we need to step back in time and read the words of those who were there rather than the opinions of politically correct self-proclaimed “historians”. These are such words. OFFICIAL RECORDS: Series 2, vol 5, Part 1 (Prisoners of … Continue reading

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Confederate Independence Day

Tuesday February 22, 2011 marks 149 years since the beginning of the Confederate States of America. On February 22, 1862, Jefferson Finis Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederate States of America, having been elected to that office on … Continue reading

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The Republic of Florida

One week from today – Monday, February 7th – will mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the short-lived Republic of Florida. This sovereign nation existed from January 10, 1861 when the State of Florida seceded from the union, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Robert E. Lee

Today marks the birthday of one of The South’s greatest leaders and the epitome of the gracious Southern gentleman – Robert Edward Lee. To help commemorate this great event, here are a few quotes from and about General Lee: “Let … Continue reading

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The Last Confederate Soldiers

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Sesquicentennial – Another Opportunity to Demonize The South

An article in the New York Times talks about the upcoming sesquicentennial events regarding the War for Southern Independence (of course, they incorrectly called it “the Civil War”). As if the demonization of Southern Whites since the election of Obama … Continue reading

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SCV Video – South Carolina Secedes

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SCV Video – The Corwin Amendment

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