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Excerpt from Prose Works. And so good-by to the war.

Excerpt from Prose Works

I know not how it may have been, or may be, to others—to me the main interest I found, (and still, on recollection, find,) in the rank and file of the armies, both sides, and in those specimens amid the hospitals, and even the dead on the field. To me the points illustrating the latent personal character and eligibilities of these States, in the two or three millions of American young and middle-aged men, North and South, embodied in those armies—and especially the one-third or one-fourth of their number, stricken by wounds or disease at some time in the course of the contest—were of more significance even than the political interests involved.

(As so much of a race depends on how it faces death, and how it stands personal anguish and sickness. As, in the glints of emotions under emergencies, and the indirect trait and asides in Plutarch, we get far profounder clues to the antique world than all its more formal history.) Such was the war. Share This. 40 maps that explain the world. By Max Fisher By Max Fisher August 12, 2013 Maps can be a remarkably powerful tool for understanding the world and how it works, but they show only what you ask them to.

40 maps that explain the world

So when we saw a post sweeping the Web titled "40 maps they didn't teach you in school," one of which happens to be a WorldViews original, I thought we might be able to contribute our own collection. Some of these are pretty nerdy, but I think they're no less fascinating and easily understandable. A majority are original to this blog, with others from a variety of sources. Connaissance – Au cœur de la recherche – Google. Language can be ambiguous—do you mean Rio the city, the movie, or the casino?

Connaissance – Au cœur de la recherche – Google

With the Knowledge Graph, Google can understand the difference, helping you more precisely express what you mean as you enter your search. Closer Look At Michael Moore's Sicko. Movies with the Troubles in Northern Ireland as a theme (1968-present) Revolutionary War Animated Maps. America in Class Lessons » About AIC Lessons America in Class® Lessons are tailored to meet Common Core and state curriculum standards.

America in Class Lessons »

The Lessons present challenging primary resources in a classroom-ready format, with background information and strategies that enable teachers and students to subject texts and images to analysis through close reading. Read more » Join Our Mailing List includes interactives “To Build a Fire”: An Environmentalist Interpretation How can we read “To Build a Fire” as a cautionary tale about the exploitation of nature?

Hester’s A: The Red Badge of Wisdom What does the scarlet A do for Hester Prynne? NSC 68: America’s Cold War Blueprint Why did the United States believe it had a responsibility to engage the Soviet Union in a cold war, and why was that war a global conflict? Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase Why did President Thomas Jefferson negotiate the Louisiana Purchase? World History for Us All. World Digital Library Home.

World History Timeline. Stanford History Education Group. History docs. Immigration and Ellis Island. World War II and the Postwar Period The United States entered World War II in 1942.

Immigration and Ellis Island

During the war, immigration decreased. There was fighting in Europe, transportation was interrupted, and the American consulates weren't open. Fewer than 10 percent of the immigration quotas from Europe were used from 1942 to 1945.In many ways, the country was still fearful of the influence of foreign-born people. The United States was fighting Germany, Italy, and Japan (also known as the Axis Powers), and the U.S. government decided it would detain certain resident aliens of those countries. Also because of the war, the Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed in 1943. I believe that the admission of these persons will add to the strength and energy of the Nation. " Learn More. An Indigenous History of North America. The House Explained. What is a Representative?

The House Explained

Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The American Presidency Project. Digital Public Library of America. Library of congress. Jamestown - Interactive. Mission US. National History Day.