Tag: reconstruction
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Sheridan’s Secret Mission by Robert Cwiklik
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Sheridan’s Secret Mission: Wasn’t much of secret. Quick synopsis: The story of when U.S. Grant sent Philip Sheridan to report on the civil unrest and racism in the South. Fact for Non-History People: Black men encompassed 10% of the Union forces. Fact for History Nerds: Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard grew up…
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Freedom’s Detective by Charles Lane
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Freedom’s Detective: Even criminals hated the KKK. Quick synopsis: The life of Hiram C. Whitley, one of the earliest leaders of the Secret Service and renowned KKK detective. He was also a criminal. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Why does the President have the ability to pardon criminals? It was…
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The Impeachers by Brenda Wineapple
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Impeachers: Worst. President. Ever. Quick synopsis: The story of the only ever impeachment of a sitting president, Andrew Johnson. Seriously, he sucked. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: By the end of Andrew Johnson’s term, both political parties hated him and wanted him to go away. This may also be…