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Delaware During the Civil War (G401)

G – History

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Online | September 3, 2024-December 3, 2024

Tuesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This class is a study of Delaware’s political, industrial and military history during the Civil War. It features biographies of Delaware Civil War generals, of Medal of Honor winners, and important political persons. The course includes projection of movie clips from “Gettysburg” and other well-known Civil War movies. Untying the Political Knot: Delaware During the War Between the States is an optional text for the course, which is based on the book.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Reed

REED, THOMAS–B.A., Marquette University; J.D., Notre Dame University. Law professor at Western New England College (1976-81); Widener University School of Law (1981-2010); professor emeritus (2011-present). Author of four Civil War books and numerous articles on Civil War history. Historic preservation planner and legal specialist.

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