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Next Meeting – May 15, 2012 (Note: May 15 is the third Tuesday — a change for this special meeting)
Topic to be chosen by Ed Bearss
Presenter: Ed Bearss
This is the third time our round table has hosted and had the privilege of hearing Ed Bearss. As usual, he will pick from one of his numerous talks and hold us enthralled for an hour or more. If you haven’t heard Ed Bearss in person, it is a treat you should not pass up.
For those who may not know, Ed was named Chief Historian Emeritus of the National Park Service in 1995 when he retired after 50 years of service. At 88, Ed is one of the most sought-after speakers on the Civil War at round tables and other groups, but his chief love is, and he is best known for, his battlefield talks where his amazing memory and ability to recreate the moment make his talks unforgettable. He has written or co-written numerous books, contributed to and edited magazines, and served as an expert to Civil War television series on PBS, the History Channel, A&E, and the Learning Channel.
His work in preserving historical locations from commercial development led to his selection by the Smithsonian Institute as one of “35 Who Made a Difference”. You can read that article at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/bearss.html.
- Canteen at 6:00 PM — Dinner at 6:50 PM (Note the earlier start to dinner)
- Dino’s Restaurant — on state route 306, just south of I-90 in Willoughby, Ohio
- Cost $24.00 for an excellent family-style dinner and speaker. Cash bar.
- Reservations are required. Contact Mike Sears at 440-257-3956 or email mikeanddonnas@roadrunner.com
- For this special event, members are invited to bring their wives/significant others. As always, guests are welcome.
Last Meeting
The Confederate Secret Service and the Assassination of President Lincoln
Presenter: John C. Fazio
John Fazio is well versed in the facts surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Based on his knowledge, he contends that the assassination was not simply a rogue operation masterminded by John Wilkes Booth, but one of a series of plots designed to decapitate the Northern government. He pointed to a number of facts and incidents that fit that assertion. The degree to which he convinced the attendees varied greatly, but the talk was certainly thought provoking and just the thing to spark discussion and further investigation.
Our thanks to Mr. Fazio for a stimulating presentation.
Themocracy
I came across your Civil War Round Table and thought you might be interested in a true story about an 82nd Ohio soldier told in the first person in dramatic form. The ebook is written with a discussion guide for Civil War Round Tables and you may want to check it out.
Hiram’s Honor: Reliving
Private Terman’s Civil War, ISBN 978-0615-27812-4.
Hiram’s Honor can be examined at http://www.amazon.com/Hirams-Honor-Reliving-Private-Termans/dp/0615278124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239221935&sr=8-1
Ebook
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/50674
The unique thing about this book is that I assume the identity of my ancestor in all of his battles and prison misery. It was quite a challenge to match every detail that actually happened (dairies, letters, first-hand accounts) with a first person dramatized and riveting story of how I would have reacted in his situation. Best wishes in your work.
Greetings from Delafield, Wisconsin, Birthplace of Lt. Alonzo Cushing. Just a quick update on the Medal of Honor. Although it was widely reported that the Secretary of the Army had approved the nomination, the process is still ongoing. The Secretary of Defense has not yet made his recommendation. Additionally, the President would still have to sign off. I would be happy to keep you updated if the situation changes.
Best Regards
Dave Krueger
Delafield, WI