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War Stories for My Grandchildren

War Stories for My Grandchildren

By: John Watson Foster
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 After years of sharing his remarkable tales with his grandchildren, Foster was inspired to capture them in writing for future generations. To ensure accuracy, he meticulously researched the events he lived through. As a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later serving as U.S. Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison, Fosters stories are not just memories—theyre a vital piece of history. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Biographies 2.0 Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 12 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster

    12 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster
    Aug 19 2025
    After years of sharing his remarkable tales with his grandchildren, Foster was inspired to capture them in writing for future generations. To ensure accuracy, he meticulously researched the events he lived through. As a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later serving as U.S. Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison, Fosters stories are not just memories—theyre a vital piece of history. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    30 mins
  • 11 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster

    11 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster
    Aug 19 2025
    After years of sharing his remarkable tales with his grandchildren, Foster was inspired to capture them in writing for future generations. To ensure accuracy, he meticulously researched the events he lived through. As a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later serving as U.S. Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison, Fosters stories are not just memories—theyre a vital piece of history. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    26 mins
  • 10 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster

    10 - War Stories for My Grandchildren by John Watson Foster
    Aug 19 2025
    After years of sharing his remarkable tales with his grandchildren, Foster was inspired to capture them in writing for future generations. To ensure accuracy, he meticulously researched the events he lived through. As a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later serving as U.S. Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison, Fosters stories are not just memories—theyre a vital piece of history. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    32 mins
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