In the earliest months of Reconstruction, several Black Americans were elected to political offices throughout the south. The first man to serve in the Senate, Hiram Revels, hailed from the state of Mississippi. Join me this week as I dive into the life of Hiram Revels. 1/2
Joplin was originally part of the psychedelic rock band, Big Brother and the Holding Company before embarking on a solo career. She appeared at Woodstock in 1969 before dying from a heroin overdose at age 27. 2/2
Today in history, 1970: Janis Joplin dies. The singer and songwriter was born in Texas in 1943 and gained attention due to her 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. 1/2
Happy Thursday, peeps. Another episode is coming your way this weekend. Any guesses about what I am covering?
It is officially spooky season! Join me on Substack this month as I explore the story behind the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, and what lessons we can draw from it today. civicsandcoffee.substack.com/p/war-of-the...
Carter is known for his post-presidency endeavors, including his longtime connection to Habitat for Humanity. He is the longest living president in U.S. history. 2/2
Happy birthday, President Jimmy Carter who turns 100 today. Carter was elected in 1976 and served a single term as president, when he was defeated by Ronald Reagan. 1/2
So good! Made me reconsider how I think about reconstruction.
Looking for a good read in the long Civil War/Reconstruction Era? Here you go. 🗃️ emergingcivilwar.com/2024/09/29/e...
Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome back Patrick Young, author of The Reconstruction Era blog October is National Book Book Month and here are some new volumes that have come out in the last yea...