Articles
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Published: 3/7/23
The Illustrator
An exploration of the Civil War illustrations of prolific newspaper artist Thomas Nast.
Published: 3/7/23
A Sterling Tribute to a New York City Militia Officer
A look at the previously auctioned sterling silver tray presented to Col. Abram Duryée of the renowned 7th New York State Militia.
Published: 3/7/23
Eli Long and the Raid on Cleveland, Tennessee
In November 1863, Eli Long and some 1,500 Union troops executed a raid against the town of Cleveland, Tennessee.
Published: 9/1/22
If Relics Could Talk
A stunning photo highlights relics from Andersonville Prison auctioned to fund Clara Barton's work at her Missing Soldiers Office.
Published: 9/1/22
Lincoln Takes the Stage
Editorial reflections on the content of The Civil War Monitor's Fall 2022 issue.
Published: 9/1/22
Fall 2022 | Dispatches
Reader feedback published in the Fall 2022 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 9/1/22
Anesthetics
Union surgeons employed anesthesia at least 80,000 times during the Civil War. We break down the numbers.
Published: 9/1/22
Forty Rod
An examination of the term "Forty Rod" whiskey used widely during the American Civil War.
Published: 9/1/22
Joseph Pitty Couthouy Identification Badge
Learn about a Civil War identification badge belonging to Joseph Pitty Couthouy and how much it fetched at auction.
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Published: 9/1/22
We Must Not Be Enemies
Faced with a nation on the verge of civil war, Abraham Lincoln used his first inaugural address as a last-ditch effort to avert bloodshed.
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Published: 9/1/22
The Perils of Nursing
A look at Louisa May Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War.
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Published: 9/1/22
Smoking War
Read about the allure and significance of smoking and tobacco use among Civil War soldiers, from cigars to snuff.
Published: 6/1/22
French Leave
The origins of a Civil War-era euphemism for desertion is rooted in an old ethnic stereotype.
Published: 6/1/22
A Most Honorable Career
A silver badge helps tells the story of Michigan native Frank D. Baldwin's decorated Civil War military career.
Published: 6/1/22
Bringing Down Porter
Editorial reflections on The Civil War Monitor's Summer 2022 cover story.
Published: 6/1/22
Summer 2022 | Dispatches
Reader feedback and queries published in the Summer 2022 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 6/1/22
The Framing of Fitz John Porter
After a crushing defeat at Second Bull Run, Union leaders looked for someone to blame. They soon found their man in Fitz John Porter.
Published: 6/1/22
My Enemy, My Friend
A look at how romanticized tales of fraternization between Union and Confederate soldiers were used to promote postwar reconciliation.