SD Civil War Veterans
South Dakota's Civil War Veterans
Tell us YOUR Civil War Story!
We are actively seeking public input on this project.
Trauma and the Challenge of Re-entering Society
USD's Dr. Kurt Hackemer talks about what it was like for SD's Civil War veterans to come back from the war.
John J. January
John January was a Union Soldier imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia and Florence, South Carolina. He moved to Dell Rapids, South Dakota after the war.
The Grand Army of the Republic in South Dakota
Members of The Grand Army of the Republic veterans' organization wielded a lot of political and social clout in South Dakota's early days.
Telling the Stories of South Dakota's Civil War Veterans
The latest installment of Images of the Past explores the impact that Civil War veterans had on South Dakota, from Territorial times to the present day. We are also inviting the public to share their stories here.
SDPB’s Images of the Past is a multiplatform project that offers a fresh look at historic images and documents from the well-known and nearly unknown places, people, and events of South Dakota.
IMages of the Past Civil War Blogs
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The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine's armed forces, secure Ukraine's skies and the Black Sea. -
A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid, with authorities throwing canisters to disperse the crowd. -
Researchers at Princeton University say some instances corresponded with national attacks on DEI initiatives as well as on LGBTQ+ policies and that the targets held a variety of political views. -
The UNAIDS annual report warns that Trump era HIV funding cuts could lead to 6 million more infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 — as low-income countries struggle to fill the gap. -
Changing weather patterns and higher temperatures are affecting some of the most prized tea-growing regions in China and Taiwan.
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Paula A. Kerger is president and chief executive officer of PBS, the nation's largest non-commercial media organization. She discusses the current threat to previously allocated federal funds for public broadcasting. -
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.
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The Vatican has released a new liturgy for the Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church's responsibility to protect the Earth.
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Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar. -
The Trump administration's crackdowns on immigrants is causing a profound change in the labor force right now. Today on the show: are immigrants still showing up for work?
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Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer.
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With his eyes on the midterms, Elon Musk says he's starting a new political party. It's a move that could appeal to a key group Trump made gains with last fall: young voters, particularly young men.
Tell Us YOUR Family's Civil War Story!
As part of our efforts to uncover the stories of South Dakota's Civil War veterans, we are asking for the public's help. Please consider sharing your family's story with us on our Images of the Past Facebook group
Thank you for being a part of the project!