Calvin Johnson Jr. Info Calvin E. Johnson, Jr. Author of book, "When America Stood for God, Family and Country." Email: cjohnson1861@bellsouth.net Recent Articles by Calvin Johnson Jr.The Confederate History and Heritage Month Committee of the National and Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans proudly recognizes and appreciates the signing of proclamations by Southern governors, mayors and county commissioners since 1995 designating the month of April as “Confederate History and Heritage Month.” February is Black History Month. It is also the birthday month of George Washington, our first president. And it is the birthday month of John Brown Gordon of Georgia. John B. Gordon, born February 6, 1832, was an orator, lawyer, statesman, soldier, publisher and governor of the state of Georgia. He is best known as one of General Robert E. Lee's generals. Do you remember the Don William’s country song “Good Ole Boys like me” which begins with the lyrics: “When I was a kid Uncle Remus he put me to bed with a picture of Stonewall Jackson above my head?” Do you, your parents or grandparents remember the year 1939 when…. In 1956 America loved President Dwight Eisenhower, Fats Domino sang “I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill”, Buddy Holly and the Crickets appeared at New York’s Paramount Theater and “Love Me Tender” starring Richard Egan, Debra Paget and introducing Elvis Presley premiered at the Paramount Theater located at 43rd Street and Broadway in New York’s Times Square Theater District. 104 years ago, May 12, 1908, the United Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled a monument to the memory of Captain Henry Wirz in Andersonville, Georgia. Black, Hispanic, Jewish, Women’s and Confederate History Month reminds us about those who helped make America great! Every year, the Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia presents a lecture and special events commemorating the Washington College presidency of Robert E. Lee on the anniversary of his death. Do you remember when John-Boy Walton asked Grandpa Zeb “Do we got something to show we own Walton's Mountain?” Do you remember the late Southern-American columnist, comedian and speaker Lewis Grizzard {October 20, 1946 –March 20, 1994} who made us laugh, think and proud of whom we are? There are few that write with the heart and soul of Mr. Grizzard who wrote and spoke compassionately about subjects that included the American-South. Please share this story with teachers, students, historians, church members, librarians, civic groups, Civil Rights groups and all who love American history and wish to hear both sides of a story. This should especially be shared with the young people of different races and backgrounds and people throughout the world. As the USA celebrates her 236th birthday on July 4th, Independence Day, let’s pause to remember the events in America’s history that took place during this historic time. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for those who fought for the Confederacy and Union during the War Between the States. The sesquicentennial “150th Anniversary” of the War Between the States continues this year. Did you know that the first Memorial Day in America was held in the South in honor of both the soldiers of Union Blue and Confederate Gray? Saturday, March 17, 2012, is Saint Patrick’s Day and the 184th birthday of Patrick Ronayne Cleburne. The world acclaimed movie “Gone with the Wind” premiered seventy-two years ago on December 15th, 1939. On Monday May 30th, Memorial Day, let's remember the men and women who sacrificed all to keep our nation free, and Mrs. Alberta Martin, the last Confederate widow, who died on Memorial Day. The original Constitution of the Confederate States of America will be on display... When was the last time a movie made you laugh, cry or just feel good? Previous |1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next |
  
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