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Not sure if you have a Civil War ancestor, or need to discover more detail? Here's a quick guide to the best resources for finding your Civil War roots.
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Your ancestor's birth date tells you what wars he may have fought in.
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Excited about the opportunities to relive history during the Civil War's 150th anniversary? We are, too -- so we mustered the best sesquicentennial offerings from around the web to celebrate.
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Ensure your Civil War veteran is properly recognized for his service -- follow these seven steps to order an official military grave marker.
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My relative was in foreign countries with the Armed Forces during the censuses of 1950, 1960 and 1970. Where are these records kept?
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How can I locate WWI Red Cross records?
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The Marine Corps Heritage Center opens in November 2005.
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Don't let your old soldiers just fade away. Enlist the help of these five steps to find the stories behind your ancestors' military history.
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Library of Congress and the Viriginia Historical Society team up to post Civil War maps, charts, atlases and sketchbooks.
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