As is common with my countrymen, I come from a historically Democrat family. We voted that way all the way
Tag: History
The Final Moments of Jeffersonian Democracy: The Rise and Fall of Agrarian Populism in the Late 19th Century
Post-Redemption Dixie, and greater America, experienced a significant shift in politics as well as the means through which laymen asserted
The Redeemers of the South
The Redeemers represented the climax of the heroic struggle Southerners faced during the War Between the States and their struggles
Reconstruction in Texas
The Reconstruction of the Lone Star State proved a chaotic time for Texans, waxing and waning between moderate and Radical
Reconstruction in Mississippi
The Cotton Kingdom turned to financial ruin and violence.
Immigration: End of Republics
There are few issues today that exist in the global political consciousness more contentious than the issue of immigration. In
Restoration Through Song
Everyone has a favorite song, a favorite genre of music. Whether it be a guitar tuned to a dog house
Forgotten History: Robert Emmet’s Rebellion
This is a little known historical event that I’ve always found incredibly interesting. Some context: In 1798, there was a
This Week in Southern History (July 21 – July 28)
Welcome to the first edition of “This Week in Southern History.” JULY 21 1861: A Confederate army under Pierre Beauregard
Bull Connor: History’s Unsung Hero
Looking back on my childhood, I remember the names of men put forth as men that were worthy of looking