“My Needle Became My Salvation”
By Melissa A. Winn Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly’s journey from slavery to prominence as Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker is one of extraordinary resilience, skill, and determination. Ironically, when she published her
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“Angel of the Battlefield”
By Melissa A. Winn Capturing the story of Clara Barton in brief is an impossible feat. While many men and women who participated in the Civil War have remarkable narratives,
A Traveling Exhibit of Civil War Photographs
When discussing my goals for Military Images, I often emphasize the importance of meeting people where they are. This approach is essential yet time-consuming, given the many platforms and devices