Scouts should enjoy this weekend as they are visiting the Vicksburg National Military Park, which marks one of the most important battles of the War Between the States. The battle lasted from May 18 to July4, 1863. The victory, along with victory over New Orleans, gave the North control of the Mississippi and divided the South.
Congress established the park in 1899. I visited when my twins were Scouts, quite a number of years ago. I was unhappy to see that many more Yankee memorials existed than did Southern ones. Having two grandfathers and one great-grandfather as Confederates, I still am a proud Rebel.
Congress established the park in 1899. I visited when my twins were Scouts, quite a number of years ago. I was unhappy to see that many more Yankee memorials existed than did Southern ones. Having two grandfathers and one great-grandfather as Confederates, I still am a proud Rebel.
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