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Salute
Salute marked a turning point in morale and symbolism for the besieged soldiers inside Fort Sumter. The atmosphere inside the fort had grown increasingly grim, not just because of dwindling supplies but also from emotional and psychological exhaustion. Asst. Surgeon Samuel Crawford, who had once maintained an optimistic tone in his letters, now confessed to his brother that he felt physically and mentally drained. The intense stress and constant anticipation of attack weighed on every man stationed within…-
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The Correspondent
The Correspondent, William Russell, found himself increasingly skeptical about the possibility of restoring the Union during his April 3 meeting with Southern commissioners Martin Crawford and John Forsyth. As he noted in his diary, the commissioners conveyed an air of entitlement, believing they were representatives of a foreign nation engaged in negotiations with "Yankeedom." Their indignation was palpable, as they expressed frustration over the government’s refusal to engage with them on matters…-
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Sources and Acknowledgments
Sources and Acknowledgments is an important section of The Demon of Unrest, where the author delves into the research process and the individuals who contributed to the development of the book. The journey began in early 2020, amidst the global upheaval of the COVID pandemic. At this time, the author became deeply interested in the Civil War, especially the pivotal events at Fort Sumter. The social and political unrest caused by the pandemic made the author question the origins of the war and prompted a…-
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Chapter 24: America _1950s
Chapter 24 explores the turbulent 1950s in the United States during the Cold War, focusing on the troubling relationship between America’s racial segregation laws and the Nazi policies that inspired them. The chapter draws attention to how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime used America’s segregated society as a model for their own discriminatory practices, particularly in terms of the racial segregation laws enforced in the Southern states. While the United States positioned itself as a rising global…-
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Chapter 23: In Opposition
Chapter 23: In Opposition starts with an early yet impactful moment in John Lewis’s political career when he met President George W. Bush in February 2001. This meeting marked a significant point in the hopes for bipartisanship as Bush, the newly elected president, aimed to bridge the divide between political parties in an era that was already defined by partisan conflict. However, this brief sense of unity was shattered only a few months later by the devastating events of the September 11 attacks. As…-
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Chapter 1: Empires
Chapter 1: Empires explores the deep impact of historical empires and the injustice they have inflicted on the Latino community in the United States. From an early age, children in the U.S. are immersed in the stories of great empires, often depicted as valiant forces combating oppression. These narratives, frequently conveyed through films and literature, resonate with the shared experiences of marginalized groups, especially Latinos, who grapple with migration and the erasure of their culture. The author…-
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The Real Danger
The Real Danger is vividly depicted in this chapter, as the United States faces an escalating crisis with Abraham Lincoln on the verge of taking office. The tension surrounding the nation intensifies, particularly with the presence of Anderson at Fort Sumter, signaling the growing unrest in the South. As Lincoln prepares to step into a divided and volatile nation, his frustrations mount due to the political vacuum left by the outgoing President Buchanan, who fails to take any decisive action in the face of…-
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Mystic Chords
Mystic chords of memory echoed through Washington on Inauguration Day, March 4, as the city seemed to embody a quiet, uneasy atmosphere. Journalist Henry Villard remarked on how the city, despite the federal ban on commercial slave trading, had become increasingly aligned with Southern interests. The presence of a large but declining enslaved population amplified the tensions, tipping the city into an unsettled state, a sentiment that General Scott would later highlight as the situation's fragility. As the…-
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Preparations
Preparations for the looming conflict were at the forefront of Major Robert Anderson's mind on Wednesday, April 10, as the situation at Fort Sumter became increasingly dire. The primary concern was the dwindling food supply, which had forced Anderson to implement half rations for the garrison. These rations, he predicted, would only last two more days, barely covering the period until dinnertime on April 12. The soldiers, in an effort to conserve what little they had, resorted to scavenging rice from…-
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