Like the original 69th regiment that earned the Fighting 69th nickname during the American Civil War, the unit primarily consisted of first and second generation Irish Americans born and raised in ...

The second “mutiny” took place during World War I. Upon mobilization, the 69th, which was designated the 165th Infantry in Federal service, formed part of the 42nd “Rainbow” Division. The regiment ...

On the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we present this commemorative issue featuring Atlantic stories by Mark Twain, ...

In 1881, this regiment linked with 69th (South Lincolnshire ... Soldiers fought in the first and second world wars and the Korean war in 1952, before the Royal Regiment of Wales was formed ...

who led the Fighting 69th Regiment during the American Civil War and also hailed from Co Sligo. Neary's signature dishes ...

The American Civil War was arguably one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of the United States. Fought over slavery, it divided families and communities and, of course, the nation.

The Civil War had begun ... the willingness of black soldiers to fight. Soon other regiments were being formed, and in May 1863 the War Department established the Bureau of Colored Troops.

The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places, from Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in ...

A look at the people and events that shaped the Civil War and Reconstruction. Discover the people and events that document the American story — Saturdays on C-SPAN2. Come along with American ...

location and funding for a monument that will be erected on the lawn of the South Carolina State House Sarah Kuta A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and ...