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The Map of the Battle of Liberty Place
Map source: Rare Maps The “Battle of Liberty Place” was an armed coup by the White League of Louisiana to reimpose “White Only” governance in…
When Confederate General James Longstreet Lost the Battle of Gettysburg in 1874
Students of Civil War history know that after the war, General James Longstreet became a scapegoat for Lost Cause adherents seeking to explain Confederate defeat….
The White League Monument at Liberty Place in New Orleans
On September 13, 1891 the New Orleans newspapers announced that the following day there was to be a celebration on Canal Street on the anniversary…
The White League Arms for Battle as Its Coup Draws Near
In September 1874 the City of New Orleans and nearby parishes saw the signs of an approaching military conflict. Street battles would not begin until…
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