History,n lectures in William Harris teaches a class about abraham lincoln, the civil war battle of antietam, and the issuing of the emancipation proclamation in 1862. His classes about an hour and 15 minutes. Today, we have pivotd in some ways the point of the war and the pivot point of the entire class. The months when a war to save the union also became a war to end slavery. That took lots of politics and it also took lots of fighting, including the bloodiest single day war, which was the battle of antietam. We will look at that in some depth, but also starting with what happenedof in the first year of the war. July 1861, lincoln and congress both say they are fighting a war for the union. We are not trying to revolutionize the south or end slavery. We want to restore the constitutional relationship between the states. And this is a conservative way to prevent the breakup of a country. Things happened. Contraband as they were called started running away. Here is a whole family that
In the first year of the war. July 1861, lincoln and congress both say we are fighting a war for the union. We are not trying to revolutionize the south or end slavery. We want to restore the constitutional relationship between the states. And the union as they should be. And this is a conservative way to prevent the breakup of a country. But things happened. Contraband as they were called started running away. Here is a whole family that stole a wagon. Some were put to work. Contraband was still property, but it was property the union decided they would keep because it might be useful to the enemy. The runaway slaves had a lot to do with the movement of the war toward emancipation because they presented a really practical problem. What do we do with these people . By the spring of 1862, the antislavery people in congress had gotten to the point of being able to pass significant legislation. One was ending slavery in washington dc. And in the same period of time, lincoln was meeting wi
And good will on all principles on current negotiations. We thank you for the service of so many who work in this building whose labor provides the lubrication for the very public actions of the members of this assembly. Though each deserves special mention, bless especially this day, jay pierson, who works his last day of 34 years of faithful service on the floor of the house. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — During Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Clarksburg Water Board, members discussed the latests updates on the Snake Hollow Road Project.
Who Bears the Consequences? Discontinuity in the protection of Bears Ears National Monument
Who Bears the Consequences? Discontinuity in the protection of Bears Ears National Monument
March 14, 2021
Each year, hundreds of thousands of wanderlusting adventure-seekers travel to Blanding, Utah, a quaint town with a population of under 4,000 people located in the southeastern corner of the state. What intrigues these excited travelers? The answer is simple: Blanding is home to the breathtaking Bears Ears National Monument. What some visitors may not expect, however, are posters, bumper stickers, and billboards protesting the exact attraction that they came to see.
Bears Ears was thrust into the spotlight in 2016 when President Obama issued an executive order naming it a national monument before leaving office. Just a year later, President Trump reduced its acreage, and now President Biden plans to re-expand the monument to its original size, most likely by way of another executive or