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The Camp Olden Gazette News from the Camp Olden Civil War Round Table Summer, 2013 President’S Gavel The Camp Olden Gazette News from the Camp Olden Civil War Round Table Summer, 2013 President’s Gavel. On May 21, I took a drive up to Westfield, NJ, desertion, and forming conspiracies while other for a benefit for the New Jersey 150th historians feel the draft was in disrepute and that Committee. The occasion was to see the premier the Republicans greatly exaggerated the of the up & coming movie “Copperhead” staring conspiracies for partisan reasons. Some historians also argue the Copperheads' goal of Billy Campbell, Angus Macfadyen, & Peter Fonda. Let me say it was worth the trip. It was a negotiating a peace and restoring the Union with decent movie as it showed one of the stories of slavery was naive and impractical, for the the home front of the Civil War. Ron Maxwell Confederates refused to consider giving up their the director was there and did a very interesting independence. Copperheadism was a major issue in the 1864 presidential election; its strength Q&A after the movie. He was also the director of “Gettysburg” (1993) & “Gods & Generals” increased when Union armies were doing poorly, (2003). “Copperhead” (2013) is to be released on and decreased when they won great victories. June 28, 2013. After the fall of Atlanta in September, 1864, military success seemed assured, and As defined in Wikipedia a Copperhead was a Copperheadism collapsed. member of a vocal group of Democrats in the Northern part of the Union who opposed the I want to keep the Roebling Museum event on nd rd American Civil War and wanted an immediate June 22 & 23 fresh in your mind. Everything peace settlement with the Confederates. seems to be coming together. We have, I think, our main attraction Professor Lowe and his Civil Republicans started calling antiwar Democrats "Copperheads", likening them to the venomous War Balloon. We will also have artillery and snake. The Peace Democrats accepted the label, cavalry as well as Generals Warren & Buford in reinterpreting the copper "head" as the likeness attendance. Different organization will be doing of Liberty, which they cut from copper pennies there promoting as well. The hours will be 11 AM to 4 PM and, since no food will be and proudly wore as badges. They comprised the available, picnicking is permitted and is more extreme wing of the "Peace Democrats". The most famous Copperhead was Ohio's suggested on the grounds. Hope to see you either Clement L. Vallandigham, a Congressman and as a volunteer or just to attend. leader of the Democratic Party. Republican Upcoming speakers shall be: prosecutors accused some leaders of treason in a June 6, Dr. David Martin – New Jersey at series of trials in 1864. Gettysburg. Copperheadism was a highly contentious, July 11, William Moore - "Lincoln's War Years" grassroots movement, strongest in the area just September 5, Mike Plunkett - "Patty Gone For a north of the Ohio River, as well as some urban Soldier” ethnic wards. Some historians have argued it October 3, Dr. James Green - "Civil War represented a traditionalistic element alarmed at Balloons" the rapid modernization of society sponsored by See you at the next meeting! the Republican Party, and looked back to Your obedient servant! Jacksonian Democracy for inspiration. Others Bruce. ♦ argue that the Copperheads damaged the Union war effort by fighting the draft, encouraging The Camp Olden Gazette 1 Meet Your Fellow Members: No Civil War battles were fought in New Jersey, but the state contributed a great deal to the Here’s another entry in our biography series Union's fight. I firmly believe that New Jersey's initiated as a way for members to get to know citizens should be extremely proud of our state each other better. This month The Gazette and its veterans from the Civil War era. highlights Bruce Sirak the President of the Camp Olden CWRT. Deep down I have great respect for our military service men and servicewomen who put their lives in harms way for the freedom that we sometimes may take for granted. Veteran's Day is a special day set aside to honor all who served, living and dead. Conversely, Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their When I was 10 years old, my family visited country, particularly those who died in battle as a Gettysburg, where I learned about one of the result of wounds in battle. Many people confuse greatest battles ever fought on American soil. the two holidays. That vacation inspired me to develop a strong Recently, I attended an event where I overheard interest in the Civil War era, an admiration for a veteran talking about when he was a medic patriotism, and great appreciation for all U.S. during World War II. I immediately approached veterans. him, extended my hand and said, "Thank you for Now, I am not able to put down any book about serving." His reply to me was, "I didn't do U.S. history and I have expanded my interest in much." As he continued to tell us his story, he history to include all world wars. After attending seemed very grateful that people were taking the the 125th Reenactment of the Battle of time to listen; he seemed so proud all of a Gettysburg in 1988, I became a Civil War sudden. I believe that if you ever obtain any reenactor. Each year, thousands of people relive knowledge that a person is a veteran, a firm that time in history -- and others -- carrying old- handshake and simple thank you is well style weapons, acting out battles and wearing deserved. reproduction period clothing, such as the 100 Every year I try to do something special on percent wool uniform I've worn in the middle of Veteran's Day because I do not view it as just July. I portrayed a private in the 28th another day off. In my opinion, Veteran's Day is Massachusetts Co. B, a regiment of the famed a day to honor our servicemen and Irish Brigade. Over the years, I have participated servicewomen. On past Veteran's Days, I have in numerous battle reenactments and attended marched in parades; put out flags in cemeteries; festivals and school programs. My experience and participated in other events. This year, I am has given me a much better understanding of planning on finding re-enactors who will portray what it might have been like to be a soldier soldiers from the different time periods of during the Civil War, where often you were so American conflicts. These reenactors will close you looked your enemy in the eye. After participate in the ceremony at the Veteran's advancing from reenacting the character of a section of the Riverview Cemetery in Trenton. If front-line soldier, I now portray Charles Smith all goes well, this could even become an annual Olden, governor of New Jersey during the first event. part of the Civil War (1860 to 1863). A former I never served in the military, but four of my state senator and treasurer of what was then The brothers served in the Armed Forces. I also have College of New Jersey (now Princeton two sons-in-laws who were in the Marine Corps University), he may be best known for building and served in Iraq. I am extremely proud of all of Drumthwacket, now New Jersey's official them. I often worry for the safety of our soldiers governor's residence. serving their country in the military, but I know The Camp Olden Gazette 2 that they're proud to be doing so. You may be the Union position on Cemetery Hill and the familiar with the saying, "Freedom is not free." Union army’s lifeline, the Baltimore Pike, would It's absolutely true. have been untenable. I live in Burlington Township and am a founding 1. Culp’s Hill was an important position on the member and current president of the Camp Union right flank because: Olden Civil War Round Table and Museum in a) It commanded the Hanover Road Hamilton Township. The Round Table is named b) It was the tallest hill near Gettysburg for New Jersey's first training camp during the c) It dominated the flank and rear of the Civil War. Union’s Cemetery Hill position It is a pleasure being part of Camp Olden. ♦ d) None of the above e) All of the above In Remembrance - 2. Which of the following statements is not true? a) Culp’s Hill consists of two hills, an upper Mario Florio died suddenly on May 11, 2013. He and a lower. will be remembered for his teaching career, b) Severe fighting at Culp’s Hill raged from Army Reserve service and many community July 1 to 2. activities. As a member of Camp Olden Civil c) Union General George Greene’s troops War Round Table, Mario appreciated the history defended Culp’s Hill on the night of July 2. lectures and always offered a list of upcoming d) Trees were felled on Culp’s Hill to make it a local events. From his own travels, he often better artillery position. described historic sites the club might enjoy and e) Culp’s Hill was once one of the most provided brochures for members to use. He popular sites on the Gettysburg battlefield. particularly enjoyed catering “hospitality” for meetings. His carefully chosen treats always 3. Which Confederate division attacked Culp’s included fruit, something sweet and something Hill on the evening of July 2nd? a) General Edward Johnson’s salty. The best part was always his decorations.
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