Pete Carmichael, Civil War Historian (#50)

1992 and 1996 Penn State graduate Pete Carmichael is a Civil War professor and historian at Gettysburg College, but this podcast is anything but just a history lesson on America's most famous war. In this episode, Pete brings passion, a new perspective to the past and present, and how learning about history is important for everyone. Trust us, you'll have a new found appreciation after listening.

Jump right in:

(9:54) - First thoughts on Civil War words and names

(16:05) - A surprise about the Civil War

(19:33) - Developing a passion for the Civil War

(21:25) - The importance of people knowing about the Civil War

(27:08) - Piecing together stories of the past

(34:33) - Favorite class and student story

(40:23) - Latest book "The War for the Common Soldier"

(47:27) - POV on Civil War statues and monuments in today's society

(53:43) - POV on the potential for a second Civil War

(57:57) - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State Experience

Special thanks to student Adam Babetski of Professor O'Toole's podcasting class for helping to produce this episode.

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