In the American Civil war there were units on both sides which had uniforms heavily influenced by their individual heritage, fashion crazes or special requirements.

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Black labor leaders fought for workers of color, trailblazing work that continues as the Trump administration strips away key protections.

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"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...

A federal judge in Maryland has ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to someone ...

With a standout spring collection, the designer pays loving tribute to his community.

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers who went to war — have been serving in combat for centuries.

“A lot of reenactors have both uniforms ... American Civil War ended with, ‘Go home. Officers can keep your sidearms. Everyone else, turn in your rifles.’ Because the whole premise of the ...

Joseph reminded the kids, all in uniform, that they would ... egregious mistakes upon which this Union was built.” What Did the War in Gaza Reveal About American Judaism? Peter Beinart on ...