Among the many militia regiments that responded to President Lincoln's call for troops in April 1861 was the First Minnesota Infantry. As the First Union regiment to volunteer for three years of service, the First Minnesota fought at the battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Fredericksburg. It was, however, during the Battle of Gettysburg that the First Minnesota played a significant role in American military history. On the morning of July 2, 1863, the First Minnesota, along with the other units of the II Corps, took its position in the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. Late in the day, the Union III Corps, under heavy attack by the Confederate I Corps, collapsed creating a dangerous gap in the Union line. The advancing Confederate brigades were in position to breakthrough and then envelope the Union forces. At that critical moment, the First Minnesota was ordered to attack. Advancing at double time, the Minnesotans charged into the leading Confederate brigade with unbounded fury.
Fighting against overwhelming odds, the heroic Minnesotans gained the time necessary for the Union line to reform. But the cost was great.
Of the 262 members of the regiment present for duty that morning, only 47 answered the roll that evening. The regiment incurred the highest casualty rate of any unit in the Civil War.
The gallant heritage of the First Minnesota is carried on by the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 135th Infantry, Minnesota Army National Guard.
Well first of all, Lincoln would never have been "HAPPY" to see the abomination of slavery continue. That, is just plain assinine.
What is asinine is the fantasy history you believe in, fold. Just like the 15 presidents before him he would have lived with slavery had not the south seceded.
And lastly, your understanding of Lincoln and those times is extremely biased and limited, mostly because of your continuing and frequently posted romanticisms of Jeff Davis and those who followed him to the gates of Hell. fold, it is you who refuse to question what you have been told. Read the facts from historians and you will know that you have misunderstood American history your entire life.
I am quite sure that you would have fought to "Save the South", even if it meant that Slavery would continue, and for EVER. Just like my great-great grand daddy I probably would have. But slavery wouldn't have lasted forever in the south just like it didn't last forever in Europe. You need to go get some books and read you dumb s***!
Man... I always gotta go shoppin with my sister, cause she's got back trouble, and cant lift heavy stuff... but we usually do the shoppin out in Maplewood... Cub, PetsMart, Sams's (by the mall, and K-Mart)... and then my dad, always goes to that Rainbow out there, right across from Cub... he likes to call it "The White Rainbow" as opposed to the one right over here on the east side, down on Arcade, which he calls "The ghetto rainbow" or "the N----r and Z-----head" infested rainbow"... yeah....he's been known to be a bit racist...
Now I was thinking the "white" Rainbow vs the "rainbow" Rainbow...the signage outside some of the Rainbows are actually white letters instead of each letter being a different color for the word Rainbow on the outside of the Rainbow stores. and some Rainbows only have all green carts and some have red and yellow and blue and green carts. what is with that? ;)
My sis just informed me that her Rainbow in Woodbury has a playland inside the store to entertain the kids while you shop. I guess it's been there for years along with Stillwater. This is an awesome concept. Do you guys know of anywhere else that is in place?
I've considered something like that working out at the mall. Granted there is a place in the mall, but I was thinking of in store. I don't know what its like there, but there would be concerns. Who is supervising the play area? What certifications do they have, if any? How do children get in and out of the play area? How is it sanitized? How are parents notified in the event of an emergency? In theory its a neat idea, just don't know the practicality. Maybe Rainbow has it all ironed out.
I remember back when I was a lil kid, the Rainbow on Arcade Street had some cool video games... they had Ninja Gaiden (however its spelled), and one of the only Contra arcade games Ive seen.
I think all they got now is a crane game machine....
Wartime animal mascots demonstrated bravery and loyalty, and earned the affections of their human counterparts. Dogs and horses were most commonly mascots for regiments, but a dignified eagle, a lumbering bear, and a sheep also had their place in camp and on the battlefield.
Some Civil War mascots were an inspiration for the troops, while others were a reminder of beloved pets at home. Mascots brought loyalty and enthusiasm, and for soldiers, the act of nurturing animals also offset boredom in camp.
One of the best-known dog mascots was "Jack," the brown and white bull terrier mascot of the 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry. This unit of volunteer firemen claimed that Jack understood bugle calls and obeyed only the men of "his" regiment. Jack's career spanned nearly all the regiment's battles in Virginia and Maryland. The dog was present at the Wilderness campaigns, Spotsylvania, and the siege of Petersburg. After a battle he would seek out the dead and wounded of his regiment. Jack himself was wounded severely at Malvern Hill and was captured twice. The second time, he was exchanged for a Confederate soldier at Belle Isle. Jack disappeared shortly after being presented a silver collar purchased by his human comrades, an apparent victim of theft.
The 69th New York used the Irish Wolfhound as the regimental mascot. The wolfhound is depicted on the regiment's coat of arms. Two Irish wolfhounds were adopted by the unit and were clad in green coats bearing the number "69" in gold letters. They would parade immediately to the rear of the Regimental Color Guard.
Company B, 28th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, had a dog "Calamity" that would assist the soldiers in foraging missions.
The roster of the 1st Maryland Artillery lists dog Grace as the Unit Mascot. Grace was killed in action.
"Old Harvey" a white bulldog, mascot of the 104th Ohio, who served with distinction at Franklin. This unit also adopted a Newfoundland dog, a cat and a tamed raccoon as mascots.
"York" a setter, was the pet of Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Asboth and often accompanied his master into action.
"Major," a mutt for the 10th Maine, (later reorganized as the 29th Maine) had a habit of snapping at Confederate minie balls in flight. Unfortunately, he caught one and died. During engagements, "Major" would bark and growl ferociously until the battle was over.
"Sallie," a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was the regimental mascot for the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Given to 1st Lt William R. Terry as a four-week old puppy, Sallie grew up among the men of the regiment. Sallie followed the men on marches and to the battlefield. At the Battle of Gettysburg, the dog got separated from the unit. Unable to find her way, Sallie returned to the Union battle line at Oak Ridge, where she stood guard over the dead and wounded. The dog continued her faithful service through February, 1865, when she was struck by a bullet to her head in the battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia. She was buried on the field of battle. For her devotion to the men, Sallie is memorialized at the 11th Pennsylvania monument erected at Gettysburg.
Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederate States of America. He ran without opposition, and the election simply confirmed the decision that had been made by the Confederate Congress earlier in the year.
Like his Union counterpart, Abraham Lincoln, Davis was a native of Kentucky, born in 1808. He attended West Point and graduated in 1828. After serving in the Black Hawk War of 1832, Davis married Sarah Knox Taylor, the daughter of General (and future President) Zachary Taylor, and the couple settled on the Brierfield plantation in Mississippi. Tragically, Sarah contracted malaria and died within two months of their marriage. Davis then married Varina Howells in 1845, but he maintained close ties to his former father-in-law. Davis was a close advisor to Taylor during the Mexican War, during which he was seriously wounded. After the war, he was appointed to fill a vacant U.S. senate seat from Mississippi, and he served as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.
When the Southern states began seceding after the election of Abraham Lincoln in the winter of 1860 and 1861, Davis suspected that he might be the choice of his fellow Southerners to be their interim president. When the newly seceded states met in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 4, 1861, they decided just that. He expressed great fear about what lay ahead. "Upon my weary heart was showered smiles, plaudits, and flowers, but beyond them I saw troubles and thorns innumerable." On November 6, Davis was elected to a six-year term as established by the Confederate constitution.
Among the many militia regiments that responded to President Lincoln's call for troops in April 1861 was the First Minnesota Infantry. As the First Union regiment to volunteer for three years of service, the First Minnesota fought at the battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Fredericksburg. It was, however, during the Battle of Gettysburg that the First Minnesota played a significant role in American military history. On the morning of July 2, 1863, the First Minnesota, along with the other units of the II Corps, took its position in the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. Late in the day, the Union III Corps, under heavy attack by the Confederate I Corps, collapsed creating a dangerous gap in the Union line. The advancing Confederate brigades were in position to breakthrough and then envelope the Union forces. At that critical moment, the First Minnesota was ordered to attack. Advancing at double time, the Minnesotans charged into the leading Confederate brigade with unbounded fury.
Fighting against overwhelming odds, the heroic Minnesotans gained the time necessary for the Union line to reform. But the cost was great.
Of the 262 members of the regiment present for duty that morning, only 47 answered the roll that evening. The regiment incurred the highest casualty rate of any unit in the Civil War.
The gallant heritage of the First Minnesota is carried on by the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 135th Infantry, Minnesota Army National Guard.
Well first of all, Lincoln would never have been "HAPPY" to see the abomination of slavery continue. That, is just plain assinine.
What is asinine is the fantasy history you believe in, fold. Just like the 15 presidents before him he would have lived with slavery had not the south seceded.
And lastly, your understanding of Lincoln and those times is extremely biased and limited, mostly because of your continuing and frequently posted romanticisms of Jeff Davis and those who followed him to the gates of Hell. fold, it is you who refuse to question what you have been told. Read the facts from historians and you will know that you have misunderstood American history your entire life.
I am quite sure that you would have fought to "Save the South", even if it meant that Slavery would continue, and for EVER. Just like my great-great grand daddy I probably would have. But slavery wouldn't have lasted forever in the south just like it didn't last forever in Europe. You need to go get some books and read you dumb s***!
Good one Me2.
Man... I always gotta go shoppin with my sister, cause she's got back trouble, and cant lift heavy stuff... but we usually do the shoppin out in Maplewood... Cub, PetsMart, Sams's (by the mall, and K-Mart)... and then my dad, always goes to that Rainbow out there, right across from Cub... he likes to call it "The White Rainbow" as opposed to the one right over here on the east side, down on Arcade, which he calls "The ghetto rainbow" or "the N----r and Z-----head" infested rainbow"... yeah....he's been known to be a bit racist...
Now I was thinking the "white" Rainbow vs the "rainbow" Rainbow...the signage outside some of the Rainbows are actually white letters instead of each letter being a different color for the word Rainbow on the outside of the Rainbow stores. and some Rainbows only have all green carts and some have red and yellow and blue and green carts. what is with that? ;)
Dunno... I'd use a blue one though... its a cool color.
My sis just informed me that her Rainbow in Woodbury has a playland inside the store to entertain the kids while you shop. I guess it's been there for years along with Stillwater. This is an awesome concept. Do you guys know of anywhere else that is in place?
I've considered something like that working out at the mall. Granted there is a place in the mall, but I was thinking of in store. I don't know what its like there, but there would be concerns. Who is supervising the play area? What certifications do they have, if any? How do children get in and out of the play area? How is it sanitized? How are parents notified in the event of an emergency? In theory its a neat idea, just don't know the practicality. Maybe Rainbow has it all ironed out.
I remember back when I was a lil kid, the Rainbow on Arcade Street had some cool video games... they had Ninja Gaiden (however its spelled), and one of the only Contra arcade games Ive seen.
I think all they got now is a crane game machine....
All they had when I was a kid was the horse and the elephant that you put a Qtr. in and it rocked back and forth.
I think Kmart still has one of those...
All they had when I was a kid was the horse and the elephant that you put a Qtr. in and it rocked back and forth.
Yeah, but only now it's called a wife.
bada boom!
;-)
Thanks Clue Master the wife just hit me cus I was laughing so hard. LOL
ESD went from riding horses and elephants to riding dawgs?
bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yea brotha!!
'CCO Joe
CM? are you calling your wife an elephant?
CM? are you calling your wife an elephant?
Not where she can hear me, I tell you.
;-)
I see this is your hideout ;)
wow where is the love?
wow where is the love?
Hey, I like dawgie style.
Hay thats MY DAWG there bud.
Oh, sorry.
::moves nose away from Dawg's butt::
***Sings***
Doin the butt....
Wartime animal mascots demonstrated bravery and loyalty, and earned the affections of their human counterparts. Dogs and horses were most commonly mascots for regiments, but a dignified eagle, a lumbering bear, and a sheep also had their place in camp and on the battlefield.
Some Civil War mascots were an inspiration for the troops, while others were a reminder of beloved pets at home. Mascots brought loyalty and enthusiasm, and for soldiers, the act of nurturing animals also offset boredom in camp.
One of the best-known dog mascots was "Jack," the brown and white bull terrier mascot of the 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry. This unit of volunteer firemen claimed that Jack understood bugle calls and obeyed only the men of "his" regiment. Jack's career spanned nearly all the regiment's battles in Virginia and Maryland. The dog was present at the Wilderness campaigns, Spotsylvania, and the siege of Petersburg. After a battle he would seek out the dead and wounded of his regiment. Jack himself was wounded severely at Malvern Hill and was captured twice. The second time, he was exchanged for a Confederate soldier at Belle Isle. Jack disappeared shortly after being presented a silver collar purchased by his human comrades, an apparent victim of theft.
The 69th New York used the Irish Wolfhound as the regimental mascot. The wolfhound is depicted on the regiment's coat of arms. Two Irish wolfhounds were adopted by the unit and were clad in green coats bearing the number "69" in gold letters. They would parade immediately to the rear of the Regimental Color Guard.
Company B, 28th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, had a dog "Calamity" that would assist the soldiers in foraging missions.
The roster of the 1st Maryland Artillery lists dog Grace as the Unit Mascot. Grace was killed in action.
"Old Harvey" a white bulldog, mascot of the 104th Ohio, who served with distinction at Franklin. This unit also adopted a Newfoundland dog, a cat and a tamed raccoon as mascots.
"York" a setter, was the pet of Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Asboth and often accompanied his master into action.
"Major," a mutt for the 10th Maine, (later reorganized as the 29th Maine) had a habit of snapping at Confederate minie balls in flight. Unfortunately, he caught one and died. During engagements, "Major" would bark and growl ferociously until the battle was over.
"Sallie," a brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was the regimental mascot for the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Given to 1st Lt William R. Terry as a four-week old puppy, Sallie grew up among the men of the regiment. Sallie followed the men on marches and to the battlefield. At the Battle of Gettysburg, the dog got separated from the unit. Unable to find her way, Sallie returned to the Union battle line at Oak Ridge, where she stood guard over the dead and wounded. The dog continued her faithful service through February, 1865, when she was struck by a bullet to her head in the battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia. She was buried on the field of battle. For her devotion to the men, Sallie is memorialized at the 11th Pennsylvania monument erected at Gettysburg.
you always got me to get you guys back on subject somehow :)
DAWGS in the Civil War :)
Interesting stuff -- thanks, me2.
yeah-isn't it though
I thought that was cool!
your welcome :)
cooler Me2
Jefferson Davis elected
Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederate States of America. He ran without opposition, and the election simply confirmed the decision that had been made by the Confederate Congress earlier in the year.
Like his Union counterpart, Abraham Lincoln, Davis was a native of Kentucky, born in 1808. He attended West Point and graduated in 1828. After serving in the Black Hawk War of 1832, Davis married Sarah Knox Taylor, the daughter of General (and future President) Zachary Taylor, and the couple settled on the Brierfield plantation in Mississippi. Tragically, Sarah contracted malaria and died within two months of their marriage. Davis then married Varina Howells in 1845, but he maintained close ties to his former father-in-law. Davis was a close advisor to Taylor during the Mexican War, during which he was seriously wounded. After the war, he was appointed to fill a vacant U.S. senate seat from Mississippi, and he served as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.
When the Southern states began seceding after the election of Abraham Lincoln in the winter of 1860 and 1861, Davis suspected that he might be the choice of his fellow Southerners to be their interim president. When the newly seceded states met in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 4, 1861, they decided just that. He expressed great fear about what lay ahead. "Upon my weary heart was showered smiles, plaudits, and flowers, but beyond them I saw troubles and thorns innumerable." On November 6, Davis was elected to a six-year term as established by the Confederate constitution.
that doesnt have anything to do with "Roosevelt" though ;p ;)
AW's hunt
and if you say Roosevelt wasnt around during the Civil War I am sure we can find some "6 degrees of seperation" to fit him in somehow- :)
Roosevelt?
It has something to do with the latest treasure hunt.