Civil War Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/civil-war/ Only what you care about Tue, 28 May 2024 05:37:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Civil War Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/civil-war/ 32 32 220501511 Honoring African American Veterans: Flag Ceremony at Locust Hill Cemetery https://thelocalnews.app/honoring-african-american-veterans-flag-ceremony-at-locust-hill-cemetery/ https://thelocalnews.app/honoring-african-american-veterans-flag-ceremony-at-locust-hill-cemetery/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 05:37:35 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=55692 A poignant flag ceremony took place at the Locust Hill African American Cemetery in Trenton over Memorial Day weekend, commemorating the sacrifices of African American veterans. This historic cemetery, located on Hart Avenue, holds significant importance as the oldest remaining segregated cemetery in New Jersey’s capital city, serving the community from 1861 to 1911. The […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/honoring-african-american-veterans-flag-ceremony-at-locust-hill-cemetery/feed/ 0 55692 Hoosier Honored: Medal of Honor Legacy Lives On https://thelocalnews.app/hoosier-honored-medal-of-honor-legacy-lives-on/ https://thelocalnews.app/hoosier-honored-medal-of-honor-legacy-lives-on/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:30:08 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=19270 Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana recently conferred one of the state’s most prestigious awards upon a dedicated Hoosier, recognizing his lifelong commitment to preserving his family’s extraordinary legacy. A Tale of Bravery and Resilience Andrew Bowman’s lineage traces back to a remarkable figure in American history: his grandfather, who made a daring escape from slavery […]

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