Author Archive for Calvin E. Johnson Jr.

Happy Fourth of July

A good day to remember why we yet can celebrate it

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on April 16th, 2009

American Heroes not forgotten at Arlington

In 1898, President William McKinley, a former Union soldier spoke in Atlanta, Georgia and said, “In the spirit of Fraternity it was time for the North to share in the care of the graves of former Confederate soldiers.
In consequence to his speech, by Act of the United States Congress, a portion of Arlington National Cemetery was set aside for the burial of Confederate soldiers. At this time 267 Confederate remains from and near Washington were removed and re-interred at this new site.
In 1906, the United Daughters of the Confederacy asked permission from William Howard Taft to erect a monument. Taft was at the time serving as the United States Secretary of War and was in charge of National Cemeteries. … Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on April 07th, 2009

Remembering the Great Locomotive Chase

During the spring of 1862, the peaceful town of Big Shanty (now Kennesaw) was paid not so peaceful a visit by Union spies led by James Andrews, who brought with him plans to disrupt Confederate supply lines. Andrews and his men boarded the train at Marietta, Georgia. They had spent the previous night at the Fletcher House now (Kennesaw House). Twenty boarded the train while two were left behind. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on March 26th, 2009

April is also Confederate History Month

The Congress of the United States has officially in past years recognized America’s war, of 1861 to 1865, as the War Between the States. This tragic war claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of brothers, uncles and husbands. Though they were enemies on the battlefield, after the war, the men of blue and gray sponsored reunions at such places as Gettysburg. The soldier told war stories while the United States and Confederate flags flew briskly in the warm summer breeze. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on February 21st, 2009

Jim Limber Davis—Black History Month’s Forgotten Story

God’s children, of African, Asian, European, Hispanic, American Indian, and Jewish ancestry, were once told stories about the men and women who helped make America great. When I was a child, the heritage of our ancestors was very important to both young and old but, today, political correct thought has taken the place of historical truth and many schools, streets and parks, named for our beloved forefathers and mothers have been changed. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on February 02nd, 2009

Hollywood comes to North Georgia

Have you ever seen the movie ‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain?’This wonderful-classic movie was made during the 1950s, when families spent quality time at the movies where Coca Cola was a nickel, hot bettered popcorn a quarter and for a mere quarter you might see a double-feature film, cartoon and newsreel. Parents did not worry about the sexual, bad language or graphic scenes of the early films because most were family friendly. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on January 17th, 2009

Remembering Robert E. Lee’s 202nd Birthday

lee-robert-e Sir Winston Churchill called General Robert E. Lee, quote ‘one of the noblest Americans who ever lived.’
Please let me call to your attention that Monday, January 19, 2009, is the 202^nd birthday of Robert E. Lee, whose memory is still dear in the hearts of many Southerners. Why is this man so honored in the South and respected in the North? Lee was even respected by the soldiers of Union blue who fought against him during the War Between the States. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on December 11th, 2008

A Soldier’s Story from Christmas Past

Christmas was once a wonderful time for celebrating with family, friends and supper at Grandma’s house. Grandpa would gather the children around the fire place and tell them the story of Jesus Christ who was born on Christmas Day. Grandma would make ginger bread cookies for the young folks as daddy brought the Christmas tree in the family room for decorating. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on December 05th, 2008

What will Historians say about the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan ?

We should never forget the hateful treatment some people showed our brave Servicemen and women as they returned home from Vietnam in the 1970s. And, now, some people would malign the honorable name of the Confederate soldier and his ‘blood stained’ battle flag. Isn’t it about time we to speak-out for our American Veterans, living and dead, and to proclaim that disrespecting some Veterans is dishonoring all Veterans? Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on November 10th, 2008

Veterans Day—A Day of Remembrance

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. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on November 08th, 2008

Captain Henry Wirz Memorial

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 . Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on October 16th, 2008

Remembering Moses Ezekiel–American Artist, and Son of Dixie

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? Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on October 08th, 2008

The Spirit of Robert E. Lee

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. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on August 22nd, 2008

Rev. Emmeran M. Bliemel—Hero of Battle of Jonesboro

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. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on July 09th, 2008

Marietta Set To Re-dedicate Confederate Monument

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 flag “Confederate Battle Flag” flying over the graves of honored soldiers from 14 Southern states. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on July 02nd, 2008

Stephen Collins Foster – Born on the 4th of July

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 of “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, and Stephen C. Foster were born on the 4th of July–Independence Day? These men are, now, legends and their songs are a favorite throughout the USA and the world. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on May 15th, 2008

The Jefferson Davis Memorial Day Funeral Train

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. Read more »

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By Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on January 16th, 2008

Happy 201st Birthday Robert E. Lee

Some people call it a contradiction to remember the birthday of Robert E. Lee during the birthday week of Martin Luther King. But, Dr. Edward C. Smith, a respected African-American Professor of History at American University in Washington, D.C., has spoken in honor of both men. He said, in a 1995 Robert E. Lee birthday speech in Atlanta, Georgia, that “King and Lee were individuals worthy of emulation because they understood history.” Read more »

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