Soldier Dreams Before Going Into Battle
Life on the Civil War Reserach Trail
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Dreams were as important to the Civil War generation as during any time in human history. The Currier & Ives lithograph pictured here popularized soldier dreams of home, and Abraham Lincoln's dreams were believed to be symbolic and prophetic. Here are revelatory dreams had by soldiers before battle.
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