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June 17, 2009

The article following the link was not

The article following the link was not about prints but was instead an overview of civil war reenactment
Reenactment: Much More Than A Hobby
Civil war reenactments take place in many places in the southeastern US and are generally considered a worthwhile spectacle and interesting hobby, but for the participants they can mean much more. They attempt to show their respect for and understanding of history through faithful adherance and attention to detail. Not only are soldiers present but as many other historical roles are included as possible. Children can involve themselves as army musicians and messengers. Photographers and reporters can don period costume and are encouraged to write stories and articles depicting life in civil war times, and others play the roles of medics and nurses. This is all part of an attempt to create a group history project as close to the real thing as possible for the enrichment of both spectators and the actors themselves, many of whom are direct descendents of the real civil war vets. Reenactments are in essence labors of love, painstakingly put together by those who truly appreciate american history and the sacrifice of soldiers on both sides of the most deadly american conflict.

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