NEWTON, Iowa — Former president Donald Trump suggested Saturday at a campaign event here that the U.S. Civil War “could have been negotiated." This statement highlights the ongoing interest and discussions surrounding the Civil War.
One hundred sixty-three years after multiple Southern states seceded from the Union rather than accept a new president who was hostile to their interests, the U.S. Civil War remains a pivotal event in American history. It began on April 12, 1861, with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
Recent comments by Donald Trump and Nikki Haley indicated they may have slept through American History 101, columnist Mary C. Curtis writes. This suggests that there is a lack of historical knowledge among some prominent figures in American politics.
Last month, GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley was asked by a citizen of New Hampshire what caused the Civil War. This incident highlights the importance of understanding the root causes of the conflict and its significance in shaping the nation.
Former President Donald Trump thinks history could have been different, if only Abraham Lincoln had read The Art of the Deal. “The Civil War..." This remark raises questions about how historical events are interpreted and the potential impact of alternative decisions.
The Clarksburg History Museum is well known for its Civil War memorabilia. Staff photo by Logan Cottrell... This indicates that the Civil War continues to be a subject of interest and curiosity, as evident in the display of memorabilia at local museums.
Two Republican candidates for president provided further proof that American history has never been taught correctly or truthfully. This criticism highlights the ongoing debates about the accuracy of historical education in the United States.
Sudan's brutal civil war is set to take an uglier turn still. After almost nine months of fighting, the war is expanding east... Although this paragraph discusses a different civil war, it reminds us of the enduring nature and global impact of such conflicts.
This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show: Are we in the Civil War era? And what would it mean if we were? Plus, what another civil war could look... This indicates ongoing debates about the potential for civil war-like divisions in contemporary society and the implications it would have.
