To Kill a Mockingbird - Context: Why is the American Civil War Still Relevant Today?
07/02/20 • 12 min
Whether it’s talk about pulling down statues of Southern Confederate generals or the debate around the presence of the Confederate flag in government buildings, the American Civil War of 1861-65 looms large in American history and politics, and casts a shadow even to this day. So, why does a war that ended 155 years ago still divide the nation? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Enjoy!
Whether it’s talk about pulling down statues of Southern Confederate generals or the debate around the presence of the Confederate flag in government buildings, the American Civil War of 1861-65 looms large in American history and politics, and casts a shadow even to this day. So, why does a war that ended 155 years ago still divide the nation? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Enjoy!
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