Announcement #3 – December 16, 2020

Compatriots, During the late 19th and 20th centuries, Confederate and Union veterans had their separate organizations, but maintained fraternal relations between the two. For many years, their descendant organizations have done the same. In fact, when our beloved battle flag and Confederate monuments came under attack, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) supported us in recent years. This is no longer the case. At their recent National Encampment, the SUVCW issued their new official position on monument protection. They have removed all references to Confederate memorials and our beloved battle flag. It appears that they have become weak-kneed in the face of the “Cancel Culture” and seem to believe if they disassociate themselves from their fraternal brothers of the South that they and their monuments will be overlooked. We know this is not the case as ALL things that are “Traditionally American” and not just Southern are under attack as “those people” attempt to rewrite history to suit their agenda. If we are asked about the SUVCW's stance on these matters, just mention the fact that they state that “the SUVCW supports and preserves all memorials to American veterans and since the Federal Government have recognized our brave Confederate ancestors since 1903 as ‘American Veterans’ then they too are American memorials.” Just as our ancestors fought alone during the War for Southern Independence, we find ourselves once again alone as we face a war of cultural genocide. We knew it would come to this, but we will endure and persevere as we fight this war together as brothers. Please pray for myself and the General Executive Council as we go forward once again into the breach that we make the decisions that are needed to advance the Cause and continue the Charge that was given to us.   Deo Vindice, Larry McCluney, Jr. Commander-in-Chief Sons of Confederate Veterans   OFFICIAL SCVNEWS POST SCVNews and SCV Telegraph are Copyrighted 1999-2016, Sons of Confederate Veterans. The SCV Telegraph Mailing List is for Official SCV Use ONLY.

The South Was Right! (Again)

 

                                                                 By Clyde Wilson

 The Abbeville Blog

The South Was Right! by James Ronald Kennedy and Walter Donald Kennedy. New Edition for the 21^st century.  Shotwell Publishing, 2020.

In 1991 the Kennedy brothers first published The South Was Right!, a classic that can be considered a key document in the modern movement of Southern awareness and activism.  With a second edition in 1994, the book has sold an astonishing 180,000 copies.

A new and updated edition is published on election day 2020.  Nothing could be a more fitting answer to the sordid disaster of American politics and culture that we now suffer under. The Kennedys have updated their message to provide guidance for the harsh conditions which threaten the freedom and even survival of Southerners.

They make clear the nature of what they call the “neo-Marxist shadow government” under which we live and its devastating and ongoing destruction of tradition, culture, and Christianity.  They provide some practical suggestions for those who are willing to enter the struggle. The “Union” can only really be saved by a restoration of the State sovereignty by which it was founded and of which we have been robbed.

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Confederate heritage group replaces battle flag at Albertville monument

 Here's a link to this story about how the Sons of Confederate Veterans is defending the flag of our ancestors in Albertville, Alabama. Thank you compatriots.

Click 👉Flag at Albertville, Ala.

TODAY IN HISTORY/ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY/CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAYS

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ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY

In 1861: U.S. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair speaks out against the false seizure of Confederate commissioners Slidell and Mason and urges their release.

Yankee invaders from the blockading fleet occupy Corpus Christi, Texas on the gulf coast. 

In 1863: At Campbell Station, Tennessee, General Longstreet attempts to cut off Burnside's Federals from retreating into Knoxville, but fails.

In 1864: Sherman's bummers leave burning Atlanta, Georgia and begin their "March to the Sea." Confederate General "Fighting Joe" Wheeler strikes at the Federal rear-guard.

CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAYS

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY/ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY/CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAYS, Nov. 15

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ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY, Nov. 15

In 1861, USS San Jacinto with Confederate prisoners, Slidell and Masons, docks at Fort Monroe, Virginia. They are then transferred to Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. The diplomatic crisis deepened between the United States, Great Britain, and France.

In 1862, Confederate and Federal batteries engage in an artillery duel in Fayetteville, Virginia. 

In 1863, General "Fighting  Joe" Wheeler's Confederate cavalry unites the General Longstreet's forces for the Siege of Knoxville, Tennessee.

In 1864. Georgia State Militia fight with Federals around Atlanta while the bluecoats complete the destruction of the city prior to their "March to the Sea."

CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAYS, Nov. 15

Major General Pierce Manning Butler Young, in 1836, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Maj. Gen. Pierce M.B. Young

THIS DAY IN HISTORY/ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY/CONFEDERATE GENERALS BIRTHDAY, Nov. 14

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ON THIS DAY IN CONFEDERATE HISTORY, Nov. 14

In 1862: Yankee General Burnside, newly appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac, prepares to assault Richmond, Virginia.

CONFEDERATE GENERALS BIRTHDAY, Nov. 14

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OUR PAST ON THIS DAY

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October 31

ON THIS DAY IN THE WAR FOR SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE

In the Confederacy, in 1861 Missouri state legislators meet to take Missouri out of the Federal Union; Federal blockading ships bombard Lavaca, Texas.

In 1862, there are skirmishes between Federals and Confederates at Aldie, Va., Franklin, Va., Mountville, Va. Snickersville, Va., and Falls of the Kanawha, Va. (aka W. Va.).

In 1863, There are skirmishes between Blue and Gray at Barton's Station, Ala. and at Washington, La.

In 1864, The territory of Nevada is admitted to the Federal Union as the 36th state. Also, There is a skirmish near Shoal Creek, Ala.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE LOUISIANA DIVISION SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS

                                                                Rally Around the Flag

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov 7 – Sabine Freestate Festival & Parade – Florien, LA

Nov 7/8 – Pleasant Hill Fall Muster – Pleasant Hill, LA

Nov 14 – Louisiana Division Fall Assembly – Pineville, LA

Nov 15 – Sgt. John C. Jones Iron Cross Dedication - Oak Ridge Cemetery, Ruston, LA

Nov 21 – 4th Annual Veterans Festival - Athens, LA

Nov 21/22 – Camp Moore Reenactment – Tangipahoa, LA

Nov 26 – Thanksgiving

Dec 12 – Camp Jackson Memorial Stone Dedication – Unionville, LA

Dec 19 – Many Christmas Parade – Many, LA

Brian McClure

THIS DAY IN HISTORY/CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY

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CONFEDERATE GENERAL BIRTHDAY FOR OCTOBER 29

Brigadier General Joseph Horace Lewis

in Glasgow, KY.

Brigadier General Joseph Horace Lewis (1824-1904), original Colonel of the 6th Kentucky Infantry and commanded the Orphan Brigade after Chickamauga.

CAMP ANNOUNCES NEW CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL

Gen. Lee at Gen. Stonewall Jackson's grave

Greetings, Compatriots of the Louisiana Division,

         The Sgt. James W. Nicholson Camp #1478 is in the process of having a stone created to honor those men who trained at Camp Jackson North of Vienna.

          Camp Jackson was a "Camp of Instruction" in the summer of 1862. Much is speculation about its location and less is known about the units that were there. As for the location, we can refer to the No Pardons to Ask nor Apologies to Make; The Journal of William Henry King, Gray's 28th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, edited by Gary D. Joiner.

          King's journal places the location of Camp Jackson 7 miles north of Vienna on the "Lisbon Road" and 1 mile south of D'Arbonne Creek. This is very near Unionville, Colvin Memorial and Cemetery. We have already received permission to place the stone there.

           Our camp is planning a stone dedication service as soon as possible.

           If possible, I would like to have present the descendants of soldiers who trained at Camp Jackson. Hopefully, we will have enough for a roll call with each descendant answering for his Confederate ancestor. We do know that Gray's 28th was there.

           If you have a Confederate ancestor who was in Gray's 28th Louisiana Infantry and/or trained at Camp Jackson please contact me. I would like to compile a list of those men and their descendants. And if possible please include a short bio. My email is below. And, please, as soon as possible. We are shooting for the first part of December for the service.

The list of Companies of the 28th is as follows:

Co. A (Bienville) "Bienville Stars"

Co. B (Bossier) "Marks Guards"

Co. C. (Jackson"

Co. D. (Claiborne) "Claiborne Invincibles"

Co. E. (Winn)

Co. F. (Jackson) Jackson Volunteers

Co. G (Winn)

Co. H (Bienville)

Co. I (Jackson)

Co. K(Winn)

Email: kimbelldonald49@gmail.com   Phone: 318-245-3401

In your service,

Donald Kimbell, Chaplain LADIVSCV

Commander, Sgt. James W. Nicholson Camp #1478

Robert E. Lee equestrian statue, Richmond, Virginia

RAISE THE FLAG & HOLD THE LINE

 

Louisiana Compatriots,

 

The link provided in this dispatch is to a 60 second radio spot running in Virginia advocating not to remove General Lee’s statue in Richmond.

 

The ad was put together by the Lee-Jackson Camp #1, Sons of Confederate Veterans. They are working very hard with this campaign by not only placing spots on various radio stations but also accepting donations to bring greater public attention to the dangers of losing our Southern History & Heritage.

 

I send this out to all Louisiana Camps & the Louisiana Division as an example of what should be done to combat our adversaries. The Red Wave of Marxism continues spread in this War of the Second Reconstruction. As I have stated before, our Camps are the backbone of the Confederation. Every member must do what they can to hold the line.

 

If you feel your Camp is not doing enough, then motivate your Camp to do more. Camps should work with members and officers to promote and defend our Southern History & Heritage in their local communities. They should explore the Make Dixie Great Again Campaign online as there are examples of strategy plans and resources to use.

 

The Virginia radio spot can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hYtlQwITXJXFPyR_Q2VVkStCoT6Ciuf/view?usp=sharing

 

Apathy is our greatest enemy.

 

Brian McClure

1^st Lt. Division Commander

 

VICTORY FOR THE SOUTH'S DEFENDERS MEMORIAL MONUMENT

Thanks be to God we saved The South's Defenders Memorial Monument with a landslide victory at the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury tonight, April 13, with a vote of 10 to 4 to keep it where it is. Thanks also are due to members of Captain James W. Bryan Camp 1390, Sons of Confederate Veterans, with big help from Make Dixie Great Again, for rallying the people of Calcasieu Parish to the defense of The South's Defenders Memorial Monument. In this case, truth and justice won out. There were BLM demonstrators outside hurling insults at us but neither the Police Jurors nor the monument supporters were deterred from strongly defending the monument. This was the third time in the last 25 years that we have saved The South's Defenders Memorial Monument from a truly unjust attack by radicals whose hidden agenda is to impose a far-left political tyranny on our area. Thank your Calcasieu police juror if he voted for keeping the monument. God Bless Our Southland.

The South's Defenders Memorial Monument
LONG MAY IT STAND!

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SAVE THE SOUTH'S DEFENDERS MEMORIAL MONUMENT

 For fallen soldiers, for veterans, for heritage -- that's what The South's Defenders Memorial Monument stands for, nothing more, and nothing less. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will vote today, August 13, 2020, on whether or not to remove it based on false dishonorable allegations and propaganda. Please call or email your Calcasieu Parish Police Juror today at PHONE: 337-721-3500, FAX: 337-437-3399,  EMAIL: administration@calcasieuparish.gov, and ask him to vote NOT to remove the monument. It is exactly where it belongs. Thank you.

                                     The South's Defender's Memorial Monument

                                                      LONG MAY IT STAND!

STOP THE REMOVAL OF MONUMENTS FROM NATIONAL PARKS

 

Removing Confederate Memorials from National Parks

Gentlemen, I am sure you are aware that the U. S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7608, (proposed 2020 Appropriation of Department of the Interion) which will destroy all Confederate memorials in the National Park Service. At this time, H. R. 7608, the most recent and shockingly egregious act of cultural genocide since the founding of the Taliban, has made it to the U. S. Senate. Let me quote for the act itself, under the heading: Removal of Confederate Commemorative Works 7, Sec. 442: “Within 180 days of enactment of this Act, the National Park Service shall remove from display all physical Confederate commemorative works, such as statues, monuments, sculptures, memorials, and plaques….”

Gentlemen, the National SCV is contacting the leadership in Washington to derail this genocidal act against all Americans, especially Southerners. Our actions will do little without the assistance of every SCV Camp and members. Please contact your United States Senators and the White House and demand that this section of the 2020 Department of the Interior Appropriation bill be removed. Without swift actions by SCV membership, we will continue down the road of Southern cultural genocide. Act NOW! Will you stand up for those who cannot speak and make your CALL TODAY? I am asking you to rally for this undertaking with me NOW!

Larry McCluney, Jr.

Commander-in-Chief

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Virginia Monument at Gettysburg

'The monument is not a reward, but our debt.'

 [Editor's note: A beautiful letter to the editor defending The South's Defenders Memorial Monument from the Aug. 9, 2020 edition of the American Press newspaper of Lake Charles, La.]

Monuments in memory of fallen soldiers should stand

The monument is not a reward, but our debt. As a young boy traveling the highways and byways on family vacations, a Civil War battlefield or cemetery was often an intentional stop or the main vacation objection. My parents, having grown up during World War II, were patriotic. They instilled in us honor and respect for those that died for our country and compassion for all involved.

I remember driving up to the battlefields/cemetery entrances hearing the gravel crush under the tires of Dad’s old Ford Fairlane, and dust rolling through the open windows. The Confederate flags and Union flags always greeted us with a silky wave and ushered us into a sea of headstones and monuments that towered over the fight fields. The jovial vacation mood was toned down, akin to entering an empty church — honor and respect. As we walked these hollowed grounds, our parents explained to us that these men fought here for what they thought was right, both Union and Confederate, and hundreds of thousands of lives were lost, fighting on the land that we all call home — not in some foreign land, but right here. We were taught to have compassion for all, regardless of which flag they served under; for they were all children of God and we should never forget their sacrifices.

Let’s roll forward to 2020. All around the country, Confederate monuments are being taken down. It wouldn’t matter if they were Union monuments. No monuments in memory of fallen soldiers should ever be taken down. Even in my hometown, Lake Charles is threatening to remove it’s only Confederate, or Civil War, monument.

What a different age from only 50 years ago when I walked my first Civil War battlefield/cemetery. It’s like fast-forwarding from peaceful Mayberry to murderous Chicago — no comparison. What has society become, to think that they need to rid themselves of a historical monument because it doesn’t align itself with what they believe, although at least one-half the population does believe in its reason for standing. It’s our history regardless of which flag you fly.

President Calvin Coolidge echoed my sentiments when he stood before a Confederate cemetery monument and said, “On this day we pause in memory of those who made their sacrifices in one way (Union). In a few days we shall pause again in memory of those who made sacrifices in another way (Confederate). They were all Americans, all contending for what they believed were their rights. On many a battlefield they sleep side by side. Here in a place set aside for the resting place of those who have performed military duty, both make a final bivouac. But their country lives. The bitterness of conflict is passed. Time has softened; discretion has changed it. Your country respects you for cherishing the memory of those who wore the grey. You respect others who cherish the memory of those who wore the blue. In that mutual respect may there be a firmer friendship, a stronger more glorious Union.”

I cherish my childhood memories. I appreciate that my parents taught me a love of God and country. I’m glad that I got to walk the battlefields where brave men fell and lost their lives for what they believed. I pray that God will protect our country from the ones that want to destroy our history and ruin all that God blessed us with and that which our forefathers fought for. May we never forget.

Jefferson Davis once said, “Should it be asked, why then build this monument? The answer is, they (the Confederate dead) do not need it, but prosperity may. It is not their reward, but our debt.”

Kurt Courville

Lake Charles