- Joined
- Aug 12, 2011
- Location
- Elliott Bay
I just learned about these events which grew in popularity in the 1890s and helped feed the idea of reconciliation after the war. In one event in Atlanta (these were great money makers for the host cities) the GAR commander chided the UCV for their textbook committees. The Rebs were taking an active role in seeing that their point of view was being taught. UCV Commander John B. Gordon rose and protested strongly. He did not want his children taught that his father was wrong.