To this day, the Civil War remains the pivotal moment in American history, endlessly debated and studied.
A display case here is filled with books and other items from the Friends of the Canadian War Museum. They operate a used book store in the building, and I've picked up books from them on occasion. The variety speaks for itself.
The Civil War had been fought between North and South, with the South attempting to make a new nation for itself, ultimately failing. Yet a new nation did rise as a direct consequence of the Civil War. Canadian leaders banded together during that period, saw the need for unity and a different way of creating a system of government, and created the country that we have since become. Commentary by some of the scholars we've seen along the way rounds out the exhibit, talking about the long term influence of the Civil War on Canada, and how Canadians responded to that cataclysm south of the border.
One more look at that display case.
And then I departed out from the gallery. This was a fitting final image for this tour.
The display case looks kind of messy.
ReplyDeleteIt's stacked.
DeleteIt's just me, I guess. The organizing queen.
DeleteThe bookstore itself is better organized.
Delete...I didn't know that our war had such an impact on Canada and perhaps for the better!
ReplyDeleteIt was very influential.
DeleteLearn from others mistakes.
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
DeleteGreat finale photo of the Civil War display ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteMany thanks for that tour.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this exhibit.
DeleteI spy Abraham Lincoln on one of those books!
ReplyDeleteIf it's what I think you're seeing, Abe is at the end of a container holding nine videotapes- Ken Burns' documentary on that war
DeleteAs you say, “endlessly debated and studied.” Ad nauseam some might say.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fascinating subject.
DeleteSo much to learn from!
ReplyDeleteThere is.
DeleteIt’s interesting to think about the American Civil War having a strong influence on Canada.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
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