So Red The Rose – a bit of family history
It is a rare opportunity to see Southern culture and history combined with one’s own family history being portrayed in a novel – and then being made into a movie, but I have that privilege. I had known...
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In Honor of Veteran’s Day
Today, in honor of Veteran’s Day, I am posting some photos of those who came before me who fought for their country. William Clay McGehee, Commander, USN William Clay McGehee - Somewhere in the South...
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Slavery – From my Family’s Perspective
It is virtually impossible to discuss The South without the issue of slavery coming up. The usual reaction is to mutter some politically correct response that says we are ashamed of the actions of our...
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The Indentured Servant
In any discussion of slavery, it would be a good idea to include the institution of indentured service. An indenture is essentially a limited term of slavery which is entered into voluntarily and...
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Voices Raised for Change
Estonia - May 1990 The following was first posted here on July 22, 2010. I am re-posting it after reading an article in today’s Wall Street Journal about The Singing Revolution – a documentary that is...
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The Faith and Heritage blog has a fascinating review of The Road to Disunion, Volume II: Secessionists Triumphant, by William W. Freehling. So much of what I thought I knew about the period leading up...
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Thanksgiving, 1944
The Norman Rockwell classic, Freedom From Want, speaks volumes of the bounty that we have here in America. Even the poorest of the poor here are far richer than much of the rest of the world. Obesity...
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Lessons from the USS Cumberland Sound
Leadership, at its most basic level, means to serve others. A good leader knows that the objective is to get the job done – not to make sure that you receive the glory. I thought about this as I put...
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A Southern Gentleman is Born
Richard Michael, grandson of Stephen Clay McGehee. Born at 4:14 this morning. 7 pounds, 15 ounces. 20 1/2 inches. No one is “born” a Southern Gentleman, but allow me a bit of liberty in this instance....
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Memorial Day – Every Man Played A Part
It take an effort to get past what Memorial Day has become. Some look forward to “sales” so they can spend more money that they don’t have. Others look at it as just another paid holiday. Still others...
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