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[siv-uhl] / ˈsɪv əl /




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Henry and I talked about Othelyn, how she participated in the Civil Rights Movement at a young age and was beloved by those who knew her.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Anderson’s arrival came after the Confederate bombardment that began the Civil War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The bass legend and superproducer Don Was didn’t expect to be covering Curtis Mayfield’s Civil Rights-era anthem “This Is My Country” on the road in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

It comes from a bald eagle known as "Old Abe" -- named for president Abraham Lincoln -- that served as a mascot to Union troops in over 30 battles in the US Civil War.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Maryland, although it did not secede from the Union and join the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War, remained a hotbed of secessionists.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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