Latest "Civil War" stories

From Civil War to mattress sales, Memorial Day full of contradiction

Memorial Day is a time to mourn the nation’s fallen troops, but has also been about taking time off, since the 1860s.

4 days ago

Civil War reenactor goes off script, admits plan to bomb battlefield

A Virginia man pleaded guilty for previously planting an explosive device at a Civil War reenactment.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

6 weeks ago

Civil War artillery shell discovered at Gettysburg

An unexploded artillery shell was discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 months ago

Veteran will get another chance to give censored Memorial Day speech

The American Legion Department of Ohio said it has invited retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter to speak next week at the organization's Buckeye Boys State.

24 months ago

Another official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

Cindy Suchan, chair of the Memorial Day parade committee and president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary, stepped down nearly a week after the ceremony.

24 months ago

American Legion official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

American Legion leaders in Ohio also suspended the post's charter and are taking steps to close it after the head of the post stepped down.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press

24 months ago