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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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A
HISTORY OF THE CHATTANOOGA CONFEDERATE CEMETERY
Presented
by Pete Snyder on October 23, 2012
Pete
is an expert on the history of the cemetery and has accumulated a vast
collection of information on its history and many of the interred.
This was shared in a cemetery walking tour - 65
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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THE
CIVIL WAR MEMOIRS OF SGT. JAMES MARION HOWARD, CO. E, 12TH ALABAMA, CSA
Presented
by J. N. and Jane Howard on September 25, 2012
J.
N. and Jane follow the Civil War exploits of their common Confederate
ancestor from joining the 12th Alabama through surviving a year in the
Yankee prison in Elmira, NY - 31
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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LT.
GEN. ALEXANDER P. STEWART
Presented
by Jo Hill on August 28, 2012
Jo
Hill, President of the A. P. Stewart Camp, United Daughters of the
Confederacy, presents the background and exploits of Lt. Gen. Alexander
Peter Stewart, CSA, Army of Tennessee - 20
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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JACK
HINSON Civil War Sniper
Presented
by Ronnie Slack on July 24, 2012
Mr.
Slack recounts the story of Jack Hinson, a neutral southerner, who after
the unjust execution of two sons by Federal cavalry, launched a one-man
vendetta against the Federal Army - 48
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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The
Mortal Side of STONEWALL JACKSON
Presented
by Jerry Raymer on May 22, 2012
Mr.
Raymer's presentation follows Thomas Jackson's life from his orphaned
childhood until his untimely death at Guinea Station, Virginia.
The narrative provides insights into both Stonewall the warrior and the
man - 34
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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BATTLE
OF MOBILE BAY AND SPANISH FORT
Presented
by R. Raymond Evans and W. David Scott on April 22, 2012
Minster
Evans and Scott recount the last general engagements of the Civil War
with several photographs and illustrations. Mr. Evans covers
Mobile Bay and Mr. Scott Spanish Fort - 32
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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ABRAHAM
LINCOLN: HONEST ABE AND THE WAR
Presented
by Dr. Newton James (Jim) Brooks on March 27, 2012
Dr.
Brook's presentation provides insights into Lincoln's influence on
the war from a southern viewpoint. He also reveals the character
of Lincoln as told by his friends and associates - 62
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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DAVID
KELLEY, FORREST'S FIGHTING PREACHER
Presented
by Dr. Michael R. Bradley on November 22, 2011
Dr.
Bradley gives a recount of his latest published book about the David
Campbell Kelley and his relationship with Nathan Bedford Forrest as a superb,
trusted commander and his spiritual influence on Forrest and his cavalry
- 35
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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MYTHS
& LEGENDS OF NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST
Presented
by Antone Heinlein on September 27, 2011
Mr.
Carlyle, a Ranger at the Chattanooga-Chickamauga National Military
Park, gives a historian's view of Forrest's myths and legends from
his exploits in and around Tennessee - 35
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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SOUTHERN
"FIRSTS" AND "MOSTS"
Presented
by Gary Carlyle on August 24, 2011
Mr.
Carlyle presents a history lesson on many Southern historical events
inaccurately taught in school and credited to others. Gary is the
Alabama SCV 2nd Lieutenant Commander - 50
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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CIVIL
WAR MEDICINE
Presented
by Dr. R. Smith Murray on July 26, 2011
Dr.
Murray uses his medical doctor's expertise to illustrate the primitive
state of medicine and surgery during the Civil War - 46
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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AN
ANATOMY OF CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY ORDINANCE Presented
by Charles Harris on June 28, 2011
Mr.
Harris demonstrates the development of artillery ordinance in the Civil
War through battlefield relics, examples and historical expertise - 50
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES
Guest
speaker Dr. R. Smith Murray - June 4, 2011
Ceremonies
took place at the Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Murray provided a history of the cemetery from Civil War Days. Confederate
veterans buried there were honored - 35
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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LONGSTREET
AT CHICKAMAUGA
Presented
by Jim Ogden on April 26, 2011
Mr.
Ogden is the Chief Historian at the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National
Military Park. In this presentation he provides in-depth details
of James Longstreet's role in the battle - 75
Minutes long (Medium
16X9 Format)
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THE
GERMAN 48ers AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON LINCOLN'S ELECTION AND THE CIVIL WAR
Presented
by Dr. John Avery Emison on March 22, 2011
A
presentation based on Dr. Emison's book titled Lincoln Uber Alles:
Dictatorship Comes to America. - 40
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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CIVIL
WAR SHARPSHOOTERS
Presented
by John Hitt on November 23, 2010
A
history of sharpshooting in the Civil War while demonstrating both
Whitworth and Target rifles used by both armies. The presentation
includes several eye witness soldier accounts - 63
Minutes long (Large
16X9 Format)
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THE
SPENCER RIFLE
Presented
by Charles S. Harris on September 28, 2010
The
story of the Spencer Rifle's entrance into the Civil War, and the story
behind one Spencer Rifle found on the Chickamauga Battlefield - 40
Minutes Long. (Large
16X9 Format)
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FIGHTING
JOE WHEELER: the Perfect Cavalryman
Presented
by R. Raymond Evans on August 24,2010
The
story of cavalryman General Joseph Wheeler from his early life through his
military careers in the Confederate and U.S. Armies, political career as
a U. S. Congressman and later life. - 31
Minutes Long. (Large
16X9 Format)
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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 2010
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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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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TWO
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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