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Sneederbunk

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2. Perhaps they are commemorating the Confederate defeats at Vicksburg and Gettysburg.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 02:22 PM

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July 4, 1863 Vicksburg surrendered. July 4, 1863 was the day after Gettysburg defeat and Lee was in process of taking tail.

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