Happy New Year to everyone!

[David Lockmiller]

This year will be a test for democracy.

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(12-31-2021 04:07 PM)Anita Wrote:  Happy New Year 2022!

Some interesting reading for the occasion.
https://americancivilwarvoice.org/2018/1...war-style/

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the battle of Stone’s River was being raged on a chill, foggy New Year’s Eve. The forces of General Bragg and General Rosecrans met from December 30th to January 1st in a battle involving over 80,000 men with casualties numbering 23,500.

However, even in the midst of battle, the soldiers took time to mark the occasion. The night of New Year’s Eve, the Union troops played Yankee Doodle, followed by Hail Columbia. The Confederate soldiers hearing the music played Dixie in return. Songs [went] back and forth across the battle lines throughout the night. The exchange of music ended with the Union playing Home Sweet Home and the Confederate band joining in.