On September 17, 1862, President Lincoln visited the battlefield of Antietam shortly after the Union Army narrowly defeated Confederate forces. Interestingly, northerners referred to this as the "Battle of Antietam" while southerners referred to it as the "Battle of Sharpesburg." Antietam Creek runs through the area and the town of Sharpesburg, Maryland is very close to the battlefield. Another interesting fact, that I'm pretty sure is true, is that Abe frequently kept a handful of dog cookies in the right pocket of his topcoat but you could never tell by his face whether he was going to give any out.Enjoy your three day holiday! See you next week.
-- Charlie
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