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Monumental events in 1865, plus a fascinating FREE video feature
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Hello, friends! We are on our next adventure and sending this to you from the American Melody, back on the Mighty Mississippi. We hope you are doing well, wherever you are in the world. Drop us a note by replying to this email if you're so inclined. We would love to hear from you. Last week we shared with you a great Civil War story and a free download of our "Civil War Anaconda Plan" eBook. In this newsletter, we highlight two anniversaries of monumental historical events in 1865. On April 9, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, signaling the final days of the Civil War. Just five days later, on April 14, President Lincoln was assassinated. These events dramatically impacted the end of the war and the efforts toward peace and reconstruction. CLICK HERE for an 8-minute video sharing highlights of these remarkable events. This program is a free sample of the many offerings enjoyed by our supporters via our exclusive Member Website. Click here to learn more and join today for only $10 to enjoy a month of unlimited exploration. Cancel anytime. With your monthly membership, you will have access to the history highlights and special insights that we share with our valued patrons as you also make an impact by directly supporting our efforts to share fascinating stories from the pages of history. FREE HISTORY VIDEO THIS WEEKEND "The Pathway to Civil War" - This week's other free offering takes us to the beginning of the war. In this 28-minute History Highlights online multimedia presentation, Bill discusses and summarizes a sampling of the intricate events that led up to the Civil War. Our country's history is complicated, but it is so vital that we strive to understand it. We would be honored if you shared this video with others. It is available for free for a limited time. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO THE "THE PATHWAY TO CIVIL WAR" VIDEO This presentation is part of the history video series included in our custom-made Mississippi River Virtual Cruise Collection, which is on sale for only $26 --- nearly 1/2 price --- to celebrate our 26th cruising season. CLICK HERE to learn more. We send you all our best. Thank you for your support to help make possible this journey of discovery. Warmest regards, Bill and Laura |
HistoryHighlights.com -- Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable
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