Category Archives: Joseph Hooker

Nicknames

Posted on November 30, 2010 by saregeo

Nicknames have been around forever. Whether they’re self-assigned or bestowed upon someone against their will, they have a tendency to stick. The following are six examples of nicknames given to famous men of the Civil War. Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall) … Continue reading →

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Words Originating from the Civil War

Posted on October 25, 2010 by saregeo

The English language is cool. Yes, it’s full of strange rules and even stranger exceptions. And yes, there are plenty of words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have two totally different meanings (homonyms). But despite … Continue reading →

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