The American Civil War
(April 12, 1861 - April 9, 1865)
For a poignant recitation of Major Ballou's letter, click the video link below. As you listen to the heart-rending words Sullivan left for his beloved wife, Sarah, think about the soldiers deployed or being deployed today, those who have left or will leave their families, loved ones and homes for engagement in war and protest to protect America and her freedoms. Think about those at home, as well as abroad, who defend America, her land, her country, her people. Think about all the freedoms you enjoy today that would not be available had it not been for the hope, faith and courage of our ancestors.
A moving, compassionate letter from Major Sullivan to his wife, Sarah
Grab your tissue boxes, folks, this is AMERICA!
Remember, even in times of civil war. . .
The fight was for America and America WON!
Connecting the past to the present…
“I am passionately
interested in understanding how my country works. And if you want to know about
this thing called the United States of America you have to know about the Civil
War.”
—Ken
Burns (1953–Present)
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As the mother of a daughter currently serving the US Army in afghanistan, I weep for the possibility of loss. In our modern age communication is more readily available and so messages are delivered with the stroke of a key.The day a mother recieves a message on facebook indicating her daughter has been involved in an ied attack is the day communication becomes painful. She has since recovered and is back in the fight, her words were still as innocent as the 20 year old who wrote them. Her concern was for my feeling's and not her own. My hero my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI know many readers visit this site but not often enough do they leave comments. Thank you for sharing such heart-rending emotions. With no way to know who provided this posting, perhaps you will once again visit this page and know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. She is the heartbeat of America!
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