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Jul. 27, 1967 | Detroit Rebellion Leaves Dozens Dead, Most at the Hands of Law Enforcement Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

On this day in 1967, the Detroit Rebellion ended. During the conflict, at least 43 people, 33 of whom were Black, had been killed—most at the hands of law enforcement.

AGREED

For being a Thursday, it feels an awful lot like a Monday. And it’s not even 1:30. Like whyyyy 😫🤯

two men are standing next to each other in a room . ALT: two men are standing next to each other in a room .

Speaking of #HATM - check out my online big bro - @herberthistory.bsky.social & his podcasts if you haven’t! Also please engage on Sundays at 8PM EST for Historians at the Movies. It is truly the best time!The moment life slows down & my Sundays aren’t spent writing, I’ll be back.

You’ll find me with a coffee in hand, listening to metal or classic rock, dressed in black, & constantly changing my nail polish lol.

Life has me swamped, so I’m not as active as I used to be (I’m sorry #HATM fam 😭)

Hey everyone!! There are some new followers here that I didn’t have on the bird place - but omg I’m flattered bc many of you I followed there & it’s like meeting celebrities in the History World.

But yeah, I’m an American history grad student (which doesn’t feel great right now)…

I’m glad that we are here together 😍

What in the actual ffffff

Alright, I deactivated my bird account. So if any history pals from there want to be friends here. Hi.

To continue being hot & educated?

Welp.

I just found Historians at the Movies #HATM and this looks like so much fun.

Oh I will be joining for sure! I’ve been super busy lately between school & work & the kiddos starting school, but I’m going to really try to manage my time this week to join in. I absolutely love this movie! #HATM

#OTD 1862, the Seven Days' Battle continued with the Battle of Beaver Dam Creek near Mechanicsville, Virginia. 🧵

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📷: Battle of Beaverdam Creek Va., Chickahominy River. LOC.

#CivilWar #USHistory #Documentary #OnThisDay

As our nation prepares to celebrate #Juneteenth this Wednesday, let’s examine the #CivilWar connection of this holiday & why it is so meaningful for Black Americans. 1/3

🖼️: “The Journey.” Ted Ellis.

#OTD: U.S. Major General Gordon Granger, commander of the Headquarters District of Texas, and his troops arrive in Galveston, Texas.

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#CivilWar #Documentary #Galveston
#USHistory

📷: Portrait of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, officer of the Federal Army. LOC.

“Ferro lis Libertas Perveniet.”Freedom will be theirs by the sword.

In May 1865, nearly two hundred #AfricanAmerican Union soldiers received the Butler Medal. This medal was the only one created during the #CivilWar honoring a specific regiment or action.

📸: NMAAHC

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Last week, we mentioned General Henry Halleck, who was commanded by #PresidentLincoln to telegraph #GeneralGrant & revoke General Order No. 11. #OTD in 1862, Gen Halleck, also known as Old Brains, began a month-long objective of besieging & capturing #Corinth, Mississippi.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: we are so excited to host Candice Hooper for a conversation about her latest book! Link and more information to follow!

Historian problems be like:

Yes those!! They scared me more than the regular books 😂

Hi, new friends & old friends. If any of you are metalcore fans like I am - Erra put out a few new songs & they're 🤌🏼 Cure is currently on repeat because it’s scratching the brain just right.

I legitimately busted out laughing 😂

Gross 🤮

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Do you remember the books where at the end of the page you could turn to a different page & it would change the story? (I think RL Stine did it with some of his books) But that’s how I feel reading APA lol. Like I’m going on a new adventure IMMEDIATELY!

The courses I’ve taken where I had to 🫠 it’s a no from me

Brilliant 👏🏼

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