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GUEST SPEAKER VIDEO
PROGRAMS These video
programs are available as menu driven DVD's. In most cases, the DVD
programs contain additional content (video, photos, music. etc) to enhance the
presentation. PLEASE
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IT
IS A HAPPY THING TO BE OBSCURE: WOMEN AND CIVILIANS IN OCCUPIED MIDDLE
TENNESSEE Presented
by Karel Lea Biggs on June 22, 2010
Ms.
Biggs presentation focuses on the hardships imposed on the southern
population in and around Nashville after Federal occupation.
35
Minutes Long (Large
16X9 Format).
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CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL DAY
Presented
by Dr. Michael R. Bradley on June 5, 2010
Dr.
Bradley's presentation was entitled "We Should Not Forget
Because"
15
Minutes Long (Large
16X9 Format).
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THE
CIVIL WAR DIARY OF WILLIAM R. DYER
Presented
by Wayne Bradshaw on May 25, 2010
Private
Dyer was a member of Nathan Bedford Forrest's Escort and documented many
of the General's exploits. - 29 Minutes
Long.
(Large
16X9 Format)
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STORIES
OF MY CONFEDERATE ANCESTORS
Presented
by Ed Butler on March 23, 2010
Mr.
Butler,
former Tennessee Division SCV commander and current Finance Chairman,
tells about his Confederate ancestors - 41 Minutes
Long.
(Large
16X9 Format) NOTE: This program will not be available of DVD
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AN
OVERVIEW OF ELM SPRINGS, THE GHQ OPERATION Presented
by Ben C. Sewell III on February 23, 2010
Col.
Sewell is Executive Director, General Headquarters, Sons of Confederate
Veterans. In this presentation Col. Sewell provided the status of the
SCV and its business to local camp members. - 29
Minutes Long. (Large 16X9 Format)
NOTE: This program will not be
.available
on DVD
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TWO
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BATTERIES IN THE ARMY OF TENNESSEE
Presented
by Michael "Tiny" Shuttles and David Scott November 24, 2009
The
story of Marshall's Tennessee Battery and the Tennessee Light Artillery
(Barry's Battery) - 60
Minutes Long. (Large
16X9 Format)
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JOHN
CABELL BRECKENRIDGE: Statesman Soldier
Presented
by R. Raymond Evans on October 27, 2009
The
story of John Breckenridge from his early life through his career as a
U.S. Senator, U.S. Vice-President and Major General and Secretary
of War in the Confederate Army - 30
Minutes Long. (Large
16X9 Format)
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CONDEMNED
AS UNFIT FOR SERVICE, THE STORY OF THE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CAVE RIFLES
Presented
by Charles Harris on June 23, 2009
The
story of eight Confederate rifles found in a cave on the west side of
Lookout Mountain in the 1930's - 45 Minutes Long. (Small
16X9 Format)
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THE
UNKNOWN ROBERT E. LEE
Presented
by
Dr. Paul Fuller on May 26, 2009
Dr.
Fuller follows Robert E. Lee's life from birth to death and the
aftermath of his life and accomplishments - 45
Minutes Long. (Small 16X9 Format)
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THE
REFUTATION OF SLAVERY AS THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE CIVIL WAR
Presented
by
Frank Scarpino on April 28, 2009
I
highly recommend this program to any person who loves American history.
This program provides the actual documented causes of the Civil War -
62
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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THE
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER OF
NATHAN
BEDFORD FORREST
Presented
by
Dr. Michael R. Bradley on February 24, 2009
Dr.
Bradley presents the little known religious side of Forrest,
the often misrepresented soldier and man - 32
Minutes Long.
(Small 4x3 Format)
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ORGANIZATIONAL
PROBLEMS IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY
Presented
by
Dr. Neil Greenwood on November 25, 2008
Dr.
Greenwood explains the organization problems that plagued the
Confederate Army and its effectiveness - 40
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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GERMAN
INFLUENCE ON THE CIVIL WAR IN CHATTANOOGA AND NORTH GEORGIA
Presented
by Raymond Evans on October 28, 2008
Mr.
Evans recounts the contributions of German born commanders - 25
Minutes Long. NOTE: NO DVD AVAILABLE. THE LAST 5 MINUTES OF THE PRESENTATION WAS LOST
- 25 Minutes Long. (Small
4x3Format)
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CLEBURNE
AT TUNNEL HILL & RINGGOLD GAP
Presented
by
R. Smith Murray on September 23, 2008
This
narrative details Sherman's assault on Missionary Ridge and Cleburne's brilliant defense at Tunnel Hill and Ringgold Gap. The story
is enhanced with numerous photos and maps - 50
Minutes Long. (Large 4x3 Format)
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FORREST
AT FORT DONELSON
Program
by
Jack Hurst on August 26, 2008
Mr.
Hurst, a Civil War novelist and historian, takes us through the 1862
battle that opened Tennessee to Federal occupation. Nathan Bedford
Forrest's courage and exploits mark him for coming greatness as the
South's prominent cavalry commander. - 45
Minutes Long. (Large 4x3Format)
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A
HISTORY OF CHICKAMAUGA
Presented
by John Culpepper on July 24, 2008
Mr.
Culpepper, Chickamauga City Manager and Civil War Reenactor, traces
Crawfish Springs during the war through the founding of Chickamauga - 32
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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CONFEDERATE
REMEMBRANCES: First Presbyterian and the War Presentation
by Pete Snyder on June 23, 2008
A
historical look at Chattanooga during and after the Civil War through
the eyes of the founding fathers of the First Presbyterian Church - 50
Minutes
Long. (Large 4X3
Format)
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GREAT REBEL ARMIES (A
comparison and contrast of the Army of Tennessee with the Army of
Northern Virginia)
Presentation
by Richard M. McMurry on May 27, 2008
Every
wonder why the Army of Northern Virginia was more successful than the
Army of Tennessee? - 50 Minutes Long (Small 4X3
Format)
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HOME
FIRES IN THE LINE OF FIRE
Presented
by
Dr. Michael R. Bradley on February 26, 2008
Mr.
Bradley, a novelist and historian, presents the deliberate Northern
policy of targeting Southern civilians and Confederate prisoners of war
for death - 33
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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ROCK
ISLAND FEDERAL PRISON
Presented
by Ronald E. Jones on May 22, 2007
Mr.
Jones, a Civil War Historical novelist, tells the story of this infamous
Northern prison island for Confederate POW's. Mr. Jones'
great, great grandfather was a POW at this camp - 60
Minutes Long. (Large 4X3 Format)
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THE
WORK OF THE UDC
Presented
by Jo Hill on November 27, 2007
Ms.
Hill is the president of the local chapter of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy and explains the activities and projects regarding
Southern heritage and historical preservation - 32
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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MY
FAMILY RODE WITH FORREST
Presented
by
Dr. Alexander Rhoton on April 24, 2007
Dr.
Rhoton recounts the stories told him in his youth by his grandmothers
who were teenagers during the Civil War - 29
Minutes Long. (Small 4X3 Format)
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FORREST'S
ESCORT
Presented
by
Dr. Michael R. Bradley on February 27, 2007
Mr.
Bradley presents the little known activities
of Forrest's escort and follows them through the war and afterwards
until they mount their horses and ride off after their last reunion -
43 Minutes Long. (Small
4X3 Format)
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CIVIL
WAR UNIFORMS
Presented
by William "Shack" Shackleford on August 26, 2006
Shack
is the historian for N. B. Forrest Camp #3 who makes and markets replica
Civil War clothing. In this presentation he shows and explains various
Confederate uniforms - 47 Minutes Long.
(Small
4X3 Format)
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