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Episodes tagged "Battle of Bull Run": 1 through 2 of 2

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  1. Undying Devotion: The Glorification of Sacrifice
    date July 14, 1861map Washington City, District of Columbiatags Cult of Death, Victorian Era, Love letter, Rhode Island, Battle of Bull Run, Civil War

    Encamped in the wilderness of Virginia, mere days before his death in the first battle of the Civil War, a young major set pen to paper and began to write. In poignant eloquence, Sullivan Ballou described the conflicting forces at the heart of his identity. Though consumed by undying love for his wife, his patriotic devotion drove him forward toward battle—and death.“[M]y love of Country,”...

  2. Union Colonel Withstands Retreat at Bull Run
    date July 21, 1861map PRINCE WILLIAM, Virginiatags Civil War, Battle of Bull Run

    Union Colonel Robert McAllister participated in the Battle of Bull Run near Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.  McAllister and the 1st New Jersey volunteers were instructed to act as a rear guard at the town of Centreville for General Irvin McDowell’s routed force. The Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. After the arrival of Confederate reinforcements, Union soldiers...