Archive for Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
Calvin E. Johnson, Jr. is a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and author of the book, "When America Stood for God, Family and Country."
Veterans Day—A Day of Remembrance By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
On the 11th day and 11th hour of November, the parade will stop and the bugler will play taps in honor and memory of the men and women who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy. Please take a few minutes on the 11th to thank a Veteran. You may also wish to do this in person at the many Veterans Day parades held around this great nation.
Captain Henry Wirz Memorial By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
In 1977, at the National Convention of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, this Historical- Fraternal group declared Captain Henry Wirz a Confederate Martyr and Hero. A posthumous Medal of Honor was also presented in honor and memory of Captain Wirz and is on display at the Andersonville Welcome Center .
Remembering Moses Ezekiel–American Artist, and Son of Dixie By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
September through October is Hispanic History Month throughout the USA !!
Country music singer Don Williams began his song “Good Ole Boys Like Me”, with, quote “When I was a kid, Uncle Remus would put me to bed with a picture of “Stonewall Jackson” above my bed.” unquote
Do your children hear bed time stories about Uncle Remus, Stonewall Jackson or the many people who made this nation great? Does your family know who Moses J. Ezekiel was?
The Spirit of Robert E. Lee By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
You may be interested in turning to the Travel Channel at 8 PM on Friday, October 10th, www.travelchannel.com, which will air a live telecast of the “Most Haunted” team’s investigation from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some call Gettysburg ’s War Between the States Battlefield the most haunted spot in the USA , where thousands of Confederate and Union soldiers died during three days of battle in July 1863.
Rev. Emmeran M. Bliemel—Hero of Battle of Jonesboro By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
The following is dedicated to the unsung heroism of America ’s Military Chaplains.
European, African, Asian, American Indian, German, Hispanic and Jewish American, men and women, helped make this nation great. Please share this story about a German-American who, with no thought for his personal safety, saw to the spiritual needs of his fellow soldiers.
Marietta Set To Re-dedicate Confederate Monument By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Native-American word “Gah Nee Sah” which means cemetery or burial grounds.
One hundred years ago the people of Marietta, Georgia dedicated a Soldiers Monument at the local Confederate Cemetery. Marietta Confederate Cemetery is located next to the City Cemetery and Joe Brown Park and from Powder Springs Road, at 1-20 loop; you can see the soldiers memorial [...]
Stephen Collins Foster - Born on the 4th of July By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
America will celebrate her 232 birthday on July 4, 2008.
Stephen Collins Foster, who has been called “The Father of American Music,” learned to play the flute at the young age of seven. Foster would go on to write over 200 songs during his much too short lifetime.
Did you know that both George M. Cohan, writer [...]
The Jefferson Davis Memorial Day Funeral Train By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
A Southern President was laid to rest on Memorial Day.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans have proclaimed 2008, as
the “Year of Jefferson Davis” and Davis’ 200th birthday, June 3,
2008, will be celebrated with many great events including the
reopening of his last home “Beauvoir” on the Mississippi Gulf
Coast.
Please share the following Memorial Day story with your family
and [...]
Happy 201st Birthday Robert E. Lee By Calvin E. Johnson Jr.
Do your children know who Robert E. Lee was? His birthday falls during the same week of January as Martin Luther King. Both these men have, today, become American and International Heroes.
Some people call it a contradiction to remember the birthday of Robert E. Lee during the birthday week of Martin Luther King. But, Dr. [...]
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