Catholic Priest, Gettysburg

Because so many Irish fought in the Civil War, this priest (knowing how horribly busy it was going to be) "invented" conditional absolution. Soldiers of the Catholic faith were annointed with last rights prior to battle just in case they were among the two out of three who wouldn't survive. Yes, one out of every three fighting man, was a casualty of this war.

Gettysburg via Kentucky & West Virginia

April 9th 2008
West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania The song Country Roads typifies West Virginia - just beautiful - rugged - wild - gorgeous. On our way to Gettysburg from Kentucky, we have passed through great little towns like Cumberland, MD and Waynesboro PA. Waynesboro is especially sweet. The shrubs and fruit trees are beautiful, the grass is green, and the weather is very pleasant (April 9-11) and ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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