I'll bet my great-great-grandfather was there! He was a teen when he fought for the Confederacy, and was still alive in 1922. He lived in Carthage, Mississippi, so about two hours away from Vicksburg.
Notice that they are using their fork and knife the European method, fork tines down and knife stayed in left hand.. probably close to their European ancesters
My gr gr Grandfather was in the 6th Miss Confederate and was captured here. After he was paroled his unit was reorganized at Enterprise MIssissippi. He rejoined and fought until the end of the war.
My great great great grandpa was in Company K 6th Mississippi Infantry. Crazy to think there could have been a good chance I would not be here today. 😅
My grandmother gave me a book that was from the 50th anniversary! She have it to me in the 90s. I think it’s still at my parents. There’s photos and stories of this day. They re-enacted famous battles and such if I remember correctly
My Irish-born grt-grt-grt-grandfather, 2nd Sgt. John R. Rogers, serving with the 31st Iowa Infantry, was shot on May 22, 1863 during Grant's Grand Assault on Vicksburg. He died two days later on May 24. He is buried at the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
My great great grandfather was muster in the war 1863 two weeks after my great grandfather was born , left home here in Webster county, Mississippi and went Vicksburg .join the 2nd Louisiana H . A .comp.B
Fun fact there are at least two people still alive today (okay, as of 2017 last I checked) who's fathers fought in the war and they still receive a pension from it
My babysitter received a widow’s pension from her husband’s service in the Spanish American war. He was alive and at home during late 1940’s. Had a long white beard
America did not join the First World War until April of 1917 and the fighting ended in Nov of 1918, so at least it was a short war for the Americans, but deadly just the same!
My father were at Vicksburg years ago and took an audio tour and the one story that stuck out and I that it was in 1913 that some of the vets got into some fight for real and that these old men were fighting with canes and crutches. Also as I recall at this same time 1917 Vicksburg still did not celebrate the 4th of July then
My wife and I visited Vicksburg and the National Military Park in 1975. It was very impressive then, as well, and I remember much of it clearly. I was especially impressed by the number and grand size of the monuments. Of course, the other impressive fact was the division between citizens of the same state, such as Missouri. This video has made me want to return to see it again. One clear difference between the 1800s and even the mid 1970s is that the Park had become full of large trees by 1975. Photos of the besieged areas in the mid 1800s showed areas practically devoid of trees. My great grandfather was a Union soldier from Kentucky, but it wasn't until 2001 that a monument honoring Kentucky veterans was erected. I would like to see that in person.
My great great grandfather fought at Fort Jackson and Vicksburg where he was captured after the surrender. He was a First Sgt. with the First Louisiana Heavy Artillery, stationed on the river batteries.
I disagree Why are they commemorating anti union, separatist traitors Who were fighting to keep human beings in bondage What confederate cause are we supposed to be honoring? I agree with @mika b
@@elizabethmurphy3832 Because you have two options. Option 1: The victor graciously says, "OK it has been decided." Turning then to those who had supported the losing side, asking, "Are you able to civily live with that? If so, then it's over." -OR- Option 2: Keep half of the country fostering a genuine HATRED for the other half reaping (and real hatred to, the REAL STUFF, not these high school spotys team level group identities that some people find suitable to themselves.
My 4th great grandfather Alonzo P. White was in attendance coming all the way from Saunemin, Illinois. He was in the 20th Illinois regiment company k. He was taken prisoner there and later released.
My 3rd great uncle was on a six veteran committee appointed by the Governor to select the location of all Indiana monuments. I suspect he was there. Intend to visit the Battlefield again this summer.
I like the mascot at 2:59! Edit: How great this 3 day weekend was Free to the vets!! Never happen nowadays for sure!! Our military is now on food stamps!
People were much more free in those days. No seatblelts either and they stood packed like sardines as they rode along in those old old trucks....ha ha! God bless'em all!!!!!!
I live in Vicksburg. Our National Military park is crazy. Gorgeous marble and bronze statues and monuments by the hundreds! Every state (1865) is represented. We won't be cancelled, I don't feel white guilt!
How have you enjoyed our union bullying it's way into all other countries affairs as it did with the south!looks like the people are tired of the american war machine!
The film keeps referring to the events that happened 50 years ago. Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863 so wouldn't this reunion have taken place in 1913 on the 50th anniversary of the end of the battle?
I believe this is a class thing. Many of my friends eat only with the fork, tines upward, in the right hand. They are simply not raised to the etiquette, which is fine.
That's because nobody cared about black folks then either!as fucked up as a remark that is to make this war wasnt over slavery it was over money!if there were no slavery that war still would have happened!
Good thing antifa wasn't around or any other entity's were not around then the would have been on boat and fing gone we need the good and bad to make our country stronger
I have some relatives buried in Vicksburg. Mississippi is trashy largely because the settlers there were Northern English and Ulster-Scots and they are trashy in Northern England and Ulster. Edinburg and East Anglia are more high class
Whatching this is the reason why I believe photography and film is the greatest invention. It preserves time for all future generations to see.
Couldn't have said better
Am flabbergasted that I have opportunity to see this!!!!
The camera/movie camera are the only time machines in existence.
@@bivio1 Your a genius.😇
The fairy Goddess of Liberty is hovering over them with a blessing of peace,amen in Jesus name.
Outstanding seeing the actual veterans of the Civil War walking around.
Incredible! I never thought that I would see footage of civil war veterans! Those vets would be nearly 200 years old today! Mind boggling!
Not to mention the footage itself is over 100 years old
Amazing to see 👏👏🇬🇧
Yeah! If alive, one of them, likely born circa 1835-45, would be well over 170, in 1917 they were like Vietnam vets in 2017.
I'll bet my great-great-grandfather was there! He was a teen when he fought for the Confederacy, and was still alive in 1922. He lived in Carthage, Mississippi, so about two hours away from Vicksburg.
Meant to say: "was alive until 1922, so he could have attended this reunion."
I understood you. Both my parents were born the year he died... 1922. God bless his memory!@@drjlrust
Beautifully edited and so powerfully touching!Thank You
Priceless footage. Thank you.
Notice that they are using their fork and knife the European method, fork tines down and knife stayed in left hand.. probably close to their European ancesters
My gr gr Grandfather was in the 6th Miss Confederate and was captured here. After he was paroled his unit was reorganized at Enterprise MIssissippi. He rejoined and fought until the end of the war.
My ancestor fought there and was imprisoned as well. 1st Missouri Cavalry
Basically the same story as my gr gr gr grandfather. 36th Miss. Inf.
My 3rd great grandfather was in the 6th ms infantry Company A.
My great great great grandpa was in Company K 6th Mississippi Infantry. Crazy to think there could have been a good chance I would not be here today. 😅
Awesome seeing the veterans that made history in the 1860's
My grandmother gave me a book that was from the 50th anniversary! She have it to me in the 90s. I think it’s still at my parents. There’s photos and stories of this day. They re-enacted famous battles and such if I remember correctly
I think it's past time that this book was at your house. Treasure it!!!
This was great to watch. Thank you for posting it.
My Irish-born grt-grt-grt-grandfather, 2nd Sgt. John R. Rogers, serving with the 31st Iowa Infantry, was shot on May 22, 1863 during Grant's Grand Assault on Vicksburg. He died two days later on May 24. He is buried at the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
I was there in the Park 4 years ago. And from what I see in video. The monuments still look much as they did in 1914.
I hope they don't tear this down.they want to erase history.
Very nice footage with great pieces of music (not only by Sousa).
My great great grandfather was muster in the war 1863 two weeks after my great grandfather was born , left home here in Webster county, Mississippi and went Vicksburg .join the 2nd Louisiana H . A .comp.B
Fun fact there are at least two people still alive today (okay, as of 2017 last I checked) who's fathers fought in the war and they still receive a pension from it
My babysitter received a widow’s pension from her husband’s service in the Spanish American war. He was alive and at home during late 1940’s. Had a long white beard
That's insane to me
they deserve that and more
To think that while these Civil War veterans were having this reunion, their grandsons would have been fighting in the European trenches.
Even more insane is that the last vet lasted nearly another half-century, dying in 1956.
America did not join the First World War until April of 1917 and the fighting ended in Nov of 1918, so at least it was a short war for the Americans, but deadly just the same!
it's interesting to see these elderly gentlemen climb about cars and trucks which didn't exist when they were younger.
My father were at Vicksburg years ago and took an audio tour and the one story that stuck out and I that it was in 1913 that some of the vets got into some fight for real and that these old men were fighting with canes and crutches. Also as I recall at this same time 1917 Vicksburg still did not celebrate the 4th of July then
Love the Sosa marches, played in high school band. Now just a few bands play this music, Texas AM for one.
Very cool vid, thanks 👍
My wife and I visited Vicksburg and the National Military Park in 1975. It was very impressive then, as well, and I remember much of it clearly. I was especially impressed by the number and grand size of the monuments. Of course, the other impressive fact was the division between citizens of the same state, such as Missouri. This video has made me want to return to see it again. One clear difference between the 1800s and even the mid 1970s is that the Park had become full of large trees by 1975. Photos of the besieged areas in the mid 1800s showed areas practically devoid of trees. My great grandfather was a Union soldier from Kentucky, but it wasn't until 2001 that a monument honoring Kentucky veterans was erected. I would like to see that in person.
The advancement from 1840 to 1940 is mind blowing
My great great grandfather fought at Fort Jackson and Vicksburg where he was captured after the surrender. He was a First Sgt. with the First Louisiana Heavy Artillery, stationed on the river batteries.
Hard to imagine cooking for and serving that many people. Especially back in those days.
The veterans union and confederate are all American veterans and should be honored, for their cause.
except nah, one side were literally rebels against the american union and sought to maintain slavery of human beings.
@@commo55 Political/historical infant: The comment
I disagree
Why are they commemorating anti union, separatist traitors
Who were fighting to keep human beings in bondage
What confederate cause are we supposed to be honoring?
I agree with @mika b
@@elizabethmurphy3832 Because you have two options.
Option 1: The victor graciously says, "OK it has been decided." Turning then to those who had supported the losing side, asking, "Are you able to civily live with that? If so, then it's over."
-OR-
Option 2: Keep half of the country fostering a genuine HATRED for the other half reaping (and real hatred to, the REAL STUFF, not these high school spotys team level group identities that some people find suitable to themselves.
@@elizabethmurphy3832 the fairer gender is easily swayed to harbor such unbecoming hatred so healing is never possible
My 4th great grandfather Alonzo P. White was in attendance coming all the way from Saunemin, Illinois. He was in the 20th Illinois regiment company k. He was taken prisoner there and later released.
An awesome video here
My 3rd great uncle was on a six veteran committee appointed by the Governor to select the location of all Indiana monuments. I suspect he was there. Intend to visit the Battlefield again this summer.
My g-g-grandfather Robert Scott attended that reunion and I have a little badge he brought back.
Imagine a Civil war veteran holding and firing the Colt M1911, a design still popular today. Fascinating.
I like the mascot at 2:59! Edit: How great this 3 day weekend was Free to the vets!! Never happen nowadays for sure!! Our military is now on food stamps!
People were much more free in those days. No seatblelts either and they stood packed like sardines as they rode along in those old old trucks....ha ha! God bless'em all!!!!!!
Awesome!
I live in Vicksburg. Our National Military park is crazy. Gorgeous marble and bronze statues and monuments by the hundreds! Every state (1865) is represented. We won't be cancelled, I don't feel white guilt!
Fantastic
Very proud of my boys !
People were real and approachable
2:10 Love this technology
Am not American, but this is gold, cz winning the civil war in the US changed the course of the entire world for good
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
That's a good one.
2020 proved the south was right in 1861! Adolf Lincoln was a tyrant and enslaved us all to the federal government and where we are now.
Yeah man, the feds having virtually unlimited power sure has been fantastic for america and mankind as a whole, hasn't it?
Nice sentiments, but that is certainly debatable.
How have you enjoyed our union bullying it's way into all other countries affairs as it did with the south!looks like the people are tired of the american war machine!
Great to see civil war veterans.
Does anybody know where the New York monuments is I'd like to go and see
1965 I met a fellow born in 1840. yes 125 years old. no medical problems
This was shortly after their grandsons were sent to France.
The film keeps referring to the events that happened 50 years ago. Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863 so wouldn't this reunion have taken place in 1913 on the 50th anniversary of the end of the battle?
Interesting that most seem to be eating with knives & forks, as opposed to using just forks as is now common practice.
I believe this is a class thing. Many of my friends eat only with the fork, tines upward, in the right hand. They are simply not raised to the etiquette, which is fine.
Crazy to believe this was 1 year before ww1 ended in 1918
They was well fed at this reunion,they was taken care of
These are my ancestors. Amazing people.
Nothing amazing about the Confederacy
My
Great grand of 38 th Mississippi was there
Let’s bring back the mustaches.
My, look at those monuments of conquest.
Colored Veterans were there too! HOORAH! (:D
My Confederate ancester was in 27 th Texas Cav.😊
Are these monuments still up or have idiots torn them down?
All the help in the mess tent were Blacks, serving Confederate Vets, can you imagine THAT?!!
The year we entered WW1
Incredible footage and history, buy how ironic to have black Americans serving the vets 🧐👍🏾❤️🇺🇸🙏
That's because nobody cared about black folks then either!as fucked up as a remark that is to make this war wasnt over slavery it was over money!if there were no slavery that war still would have happened!
Is it also ironic for them serving people nowadays?
On the verge of WWI....
I sorry to say some of those statures may have been torn down by blm. Antefa
Sad we watched as Marxist destroyed most of the great statues dedicated to this war and its veterans
Must be restored.
Good thing antifa wasn't around or any other entity's were not around then the would have been on boat and fing gone we need the good and bad to make our country stronger
And then comes Joe Biden and takes the money and runs Lol
I have some relatives buried in Vicksburg. Mississippi is trashy largely because the settlers there were Northern English and Ulster-Scots and they are trashy in Northern England and Ulster. Edinburg and East Anglia are more high class