Articles by Calvin Johnson
What does Veterans Day mean to you?
The United States flag, which Robert E. Lee had defended as a soldier, flew at half mast in Lexington, Virginia and throughout the USA.
Do you know who, American Artist, Sir Moses Jacob Ezekiel was?
What happened to America's tune "Dixie?"
Do you know who Father Emmeran M. Bliemel was?
July marks the145th Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta that marked the beginning of the end of the Southern people's quest for independence.
Do you know what happened at Gettysburg, Pa. during the month of July 1863?
Why is Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and the Confederte flag under attack?
Jefferson Davis' 201st birthday will be celebrated on June 3, 2009.
What do you know about Arlington National Cemetery?
Do you and your family know about the "Great Locomotive Chase?"
Is the history of the War Between the States still taught in schools?
What do you know about Confederate Presidemt Jefferson Davis and his family?
I'd Climb the Highest Mountain was filmed during the golden era of Hollywood.
Sir Winston Churchill called General Robert E. Lee, quote ´one of the noblest Americans who ever lived.´ Unquote
Please let me call to your attention that Monday, January 19, 2009, is the 202nd birthday of Robert E. Lee, whose memory is still dear in the hearts of many Southerners. Why is th...
This true story is what the Christmas Season is about.
December 6, 2008, is the 119th Anniversary of the death of Jefferson Davis.
Do Americans still care about the history of our nation?
Let's remember all Veterans who did their duty to keep us free.
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 ch...
Sunday, October 12, 2008, is the 138th anniversary of the death of a great American soldier, Confederate leader, husband, father and savior of a great college.
You may be interested in turning to the Travel Channel at 8 PM on Friday, October 10th, www.travelchannel.com, which will air a li...
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 h...
After the War Between the States women of the north and south rasied money to erect great monuments to the soldiers of Blue and Gray.
One of the greatest American songwriters--Stephen Collins Foster--was born on the 4th of July.
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 ...
Is the "War Between the States" still taught in our schools?
The Jefferson Davis State Historic Site in Lexington, Kentucky marks the spot where Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808. Plans are underway to celebrate Davis' 200th birthday on June 7th 8th, there, in the shadow of a 351-foot mon...
April is Confederate History Month and Confederate Memorial Day in some states. Other states recognize COnfederate Memorial Day on May 10th and June 3rd. June 3. 2008, is the 200th birthday of Jefferson Davis.
The Story about the Great Locomotive Chase is an American story that should be shared with our young people.
April is Confederate History Month in the South. Many Governors, Mayors and Commissioners will sign proclamations as did Governor Sonny Perdue of Georgia.
For over 100 years Confederate Memorial Day has been observed throughout the South. For many states April 26th is the day of remembering those who wore the gray. Since about 1995 April has also become Confederate History and Heritage Month. April is the month that the War Between the States began (1861) and ended (1865.)