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A Trivia Question
07-19-2018, 07:25 PM
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A Trivia Question
I am going to slip a trivia question into this thread because it speaks to Mr. Lincoln's legacy.

What major social movement/organization was founded on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth?
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07-19-2018, 07:47 PM
Post: #2
RE: A Trivia Question
The NAACP.

"There are few subjects that ignite more casual, uninformed bigotry and condescension from elites in this nation more than Dixie - Jonah Goldberg"
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07-19-2018, 07:51 PM
Post: #3
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(07-19-2018 07:47 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  The NAACP.

Wow, that was quick. Were you peeking over my shoulder?
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07-20-2018, 11:44 PM (This post was last modified: 07-20-2018 11:46 PM by J. Beckert.)
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RE: A Trivia Question
No. I cheated. Can you say "Titus Ridgway"?

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07-31-2018, 03:53 PM
Post: #5
RE: A Trivia Question
I'm not sure that this falls under Lincoln's legacy, but has anyone ever seen a photo of Mr. Lincoln's alleged bunk-mate at the summer White House -- Capt. David Derickson? I just read a claim that he is pictured at Lincoln's immediate right in the photo of the President, McClellan, and other officers at Antietam.
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07-31-2018, 06:36 PM (This post was last modified: 07-31-2018 06:36 PM by AussieMick.)
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Here's something I found through surfing the net using Civil War David Derickson as the Google search terms
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-men...rs.141901/
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07-31-2018, 07:14 PM
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(07-31-2018 06:36 PM)AussieMick Wrote:  Here's something I found through surfing the net using Civil War David Derickson as the Google search terms
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-men...rs.141901/

Thanks, Mick. I saw that photo on another site, but when comparing it with the one of the gentleman at Antietam, I just can't believe it is the same man - despite the increase in age. I'd love to find one of a younger Derickson, or at least have the Antietam photo with a caption identifying all the men in that photo.
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08-01-2018, 05:00 AM
Post: #8
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There is a photo of (allegedly) a younger Derickson here. (Click on "See 1 more")

The only problem is that the photo is of Elmer Ellsworth, not David Derickson.

I shall contact Find A Grave about this error.

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Elmer Ellsworth
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08-01-2018, 06:19 PM
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It seems gone, at least I can't find it anymore.
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08-01-2018, 06:25 PM
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(08-01-2018 06:19 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  It seems gone, at least I can't find it anymore.

Thanks, Eva. Yes, the folks at Find A Grave acted quickly.
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