Trenton honors fallen soldiers in event commemorating the end of the Civil War

Trenton honors fallen soldiers in event commemorating the end of the Civil War

Mercer County Cemetery, the final resting place of nearly 200 Civil War veterans, hosted commemoration services for the 160th anniversary marking the end of the Civil War. The event in Trenton attracted approximately 75 guests. Later, guests visited the Locust Hill African Cemetery for a wreath presentation that acknowledged Black soldiers who died during Civil War action. From left: Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, Mercer County Executive Dan Benso…

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Celebrations muted in the Valley when the Civil War ended

Readers of newspapers across America 160 years ago this week would have seen two similar headlines on the front page of their paper trumpeting the end of the Civil War: “Victory, Victory” and “The Rebellion has Ended.”

Goodistic lamentations are often heard about the Spanish War, insisting on its “fratricidal” character (never recognized by the left and separatists). In that we “lost all.” In that the method of “and you more” should not be used when speaking of atrocities. In that “it was an explosion of savagery” that better not to remember and [...]