This Day in History: Lincoln’s Assassination
Walt Whitman wrote several popular works in tribute to Abraham Lincoln, such as “O Captain, My Captain” and “When Lilacs...
23rd Annual Department Encampment Recap
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska held their 23rd Annual Department Encampment on April...
Hush’d be the Camps To-Day
April 19, 1865…what was going on in America on this day? The nation was mourning the loss of President Abraham...
Slainte! John O’Neill, Irish Patriot!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a tribute to the colorful John C. O’Neill, an Irish immigrant, American Civil...
To Capture a President: Bvt. Brig. Gen. Victor Vifquain
The story seems too bizarre to be believed: three men, two former Union officers of French birth and a French...
He Was Handsomer Than Lincoln
Nebraska Senator relates a personal experience he had with the martyred president. This article first appeared in the Morning World...
I Pledge Allegiance…
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,and to the Republic for which it stands,one Nation...
A Son’s Memorial Day Address, 1889
The Memorial Day Address delivered by Hon. Samuel M. Chapman at the the Memorial Day Observance at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.
This is Memorial Day! A Veteran’s Memorial Day Address, May 30 1889
The Memorial Day Address delivered by Hon. Samuel M. Chapman at the the Memorial Day Observance at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Remembering Brother Rudebusch
It is our sad duty to report the passing of our Past Department Commander of Nebraska and the Dakotas, Merle...