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Nick Burchett

Joined 2 years ago from IL, MO & KS

I am a US Army Veteran, Musician and Certified IT Professional. I am currently finishing up my Bachelors of Arts in History at Columbia College.

I am the Founder/President of the Kansas Civil War Society and the former President of the South-Central Missouri Civil War Round Table. I am also the Jr. Vice Commander, Signals Officer and Graves Registration Officer for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Old Abe Camp #16, Dept. of Kansas and a Charter member of Sigel Camp #614 SUVCW, Dept. of Missouri. I am member of the Cold War Veterans Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

I have a strong interest in military history, specifically, the American Civil War, American history, and Ancient/Medieval History. Genealogical and Gravestone research are two areas I am fascinated by and have began various projects in both, not only within my own family, but for others as well.

I am a Christian and also find Christian history fascinating. From the time of Christ to the 19th century there have been some incredible people and stories in the Christian faith.

I also like to write and enjoy putting my thoughts and opinions out there for discussion. I can be obstinate, but I still respect the individual's opinion. Add all those interests up with the ability to convey them through blogging and you have the foundation of what my hubs are about.

I am also a musician and have been playing music for going on 30 years. I have recorded albums with a few bands and have played live onstage since I was 17. 

I am happily married, have three outstanding kids, I am a true Midwesterner... I am originally from Illinois, spent the last 20 years in Missouri and I currently live in Topeka Kansas.

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  • 1

    Life Sketch of General Thomas Ewing Jr.

    2 months ago

    A very brief life sketch of Civil War General Thomas Ewing Jr. and his important role in the events of Civil War in the West.

  • 2

    "Secretly Famous" by The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher

    3 months ago

    A review of The Reverend Jimmie Bratcher's newest CD "Secretly Famous"

  • 0

    Bellefontaine Cemetery and the Civil War in Missouri

    4 months ago

    A brief look at Bellfontaine Cemetery in St. Louis Missouri and it's relationship to the American Civil War.

  • 0

    Problems with the Homestead Act of 1862

    15 seconds ago

    A brief overview of the Homestead Act of 1862 and the problems associated with it.

  • 1

    Blame The Media?

    6 weeks ago

    A rant about why the media is to blame for the majority of the woes we are seeing in America.

  • 18

    Tolerance Is a One-Way Street

    8 days ago

    Commentary on the nature of tolerance in America and how that tolderance is a one-way street.

  • 11

    Some thoughts about secession in 2012

    46 hours ago

    Secession is a hot topic just as it was over 150 years ago and during the founding of America. This hub takes a look at the ideas behind secession, some history and what it all means to us in 2012 and beyond.

  • 2

    The Battle of Cole Camp

    3 months ago

    Cole Camp Missouri is in the rolling hills and plains of west-central Missouri south of the Missouri River. The events at Cole Camp are a prime example of how hot passions, prejudices, and the brutal nature of unconventional warfare defined the...

  • 1

    Why I Believe Windows 8 Could Spell the End for Microsoft on the Desktop

    2 weeks ago

    A brief commentary on Windows 8 and why I believe it will spell the end of Microsofts domination of the desktop environment.

  • 1

    Dodge City: Queen of the Cowtowns

    7 months ago

    A brief overview of Dodge City and how it became known as the "Queen of the Cowtowns."

  • 0

    The Significance of Jerusalem: Crusades and the Struggle Between Islam and the West - Part 2

    8 months ago

    Part 2 of the discussion about the Crusades, Christianity, Islam and how they all played a part in the history of Jerusalem.

  • 0

    The Significance of Jerusalem: Crusades and the Struggle Between Islam and the West - Part 1

    8 months ago

    A discussion about the Crusades, Christianity, Islam and how they all played a part in the history of Jerusalem.

  • 0

    Franz Sigel: Leadership Crisis after Wilson's Creek

    8 months ago

    An examination of Civil War General Franz Sigel's leadership during and after the Battle of Wilson's Creek taken from primary sources and the Official Records.

  • 0

    The Bible and Other Texts

    4 months ago

    When discussing anything that has to do with Christianity, I believe that by using only one text, especially a post liberal theology text, and not comparing it side by side with the main source of biblical theology, the Bible, that you get a very...

  • 1

    The Final Day for the Army of Missouri: The Battles of Marais des Cygnes, Mine Creek and Marmiton River

    8 months ago

    What has been known as the Battle of Mine Creek on 25 October 1864 was actually a series of three battles as the Army of Missouri retreated after a failed attempt to capture Missouri.

  • 2

    Problems Between Eastern and Western Christianity

    8 months ago

    A brief examination of the problems between the eastern and western factions of Christianity and the early church.

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    Brief Biographical Sketch of Eusebius of Caesarea

    8 months ago

    A very brief biography of Eusebius as well as an overview of chapters 8 and 10 of his work “The History of the Church from Christ to Constantine” and a look at the historical significance of this work and the impact it has had on the church.

  • 2

    The Importance of Christian History

    3 months ago

    I recently read an article (albeit an older article - 2003) in Christian History & Biography discussing the relevance of Christian history. The author produced some facts that all Christians, regardless of whether history interests you or not,...

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    A Brief Look at Saint Augustine of Hippo

    3 weeks ago

    A brief overview of Saint Augustine of Hippo, considered one of the most influential theological and philosophical men of the first century .

  • 0

    Missouri/Kansas - Importance of the West vs the East - Part I

    8 months ago

    Part 1 of 2 discussing the importance of Missouri and Kansas as opposed to the continual focus on the eastern theatre of hte Civil War

  • 0

    Out Of Control Administration

    8 months ago

    The Obama Administration is completely out of control. Read Why...

  • 1

    Myths and Native Americans

    8 weeks ago

    A brief discussion of Native American Myths and legends.

  • 4

    Abd el-Kader: Embodiment of True Jihad - Part 2

    6 weeks ago

    Brief overview of Algerian Emir Abd el-Kader and hisw religious views and alternative stance on the meaning of jihad.

  • 4

    Abd el-Kader: Embodiment of True Jihad - Part 1

    11 months ago

    Brief overview of Algerian Emir Abd el-Kader and hisw religious views and alternative stance on the meaning of jihad.

  • 2

    A Case For Religion In The Founding of America - Part 2

    3 months ago

    The Founding Fathers were very intelligent, learned men who ironically all came from some sort of religious background. There are 204 men in the group considered as "Founding Fathers." These men were involved in the signing of the Declaration of...

  • 2

    A Case For Religion In The Founding of America - Part 1

    3 weeks ago

    A look at the relationship between Religion, the founding of America and it's impact on the Founding Fathers

  • 2

    The Articles of Confederation: Failure or Success?

    6 weeks ago

    Discussing the idea that the Articles of Confederation were a failure is a matter of viewpoint. Was it a failure because of being replaced by the Constitution? Or can one defer to the idea that while the nation was comparatively weak under the...

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    Significance of the Boston Tea Party

    2 months ago

    The significance of the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The focus is on initial actions, idea of British occupation and the idea of radical protest.

  • 0

    The Fall of Saigon

    19 months ago

    On April 30, 1975, the United States completely withdrew from Saigon, leaving the city into the hands of the North Vietnamese. This withdrawal, portrayed on television and newspapers around the world, would herald in a new era of how and why war is...

  • 1

    Special Forces and Their Early Role in Vietnam

    15 months ago

    Examining the Special Forces units early in the Vietnam conflict and their vital role in attempting to stabilize the country and provide training for the South Vietnamese military. Also discussing various engagements involving U.S. Special Forces, the significance of those engagements, the actions that took place and the resulting ramifications of the conflict involving these Special Forces units.

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    Air Power Prior to 1964 During the Vietnam Conflict

    8 months ago

    When discussing the impact of the air war in the early stages of the Vietnam Conflict, that is, prior to 1964, one has to look at the framework that the conflict was based on and the tactical initiatives that the military leaders were employing. In...

  • 4

    The Conspirator (2010) Review

    21 months ago

    Synopsis: The American Film Company’s 2010 production of "The Conspirator" takes place during the tumultuous portion at the end of the Civil War when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14th, 1865. The story...

  • 1

    A Discussion of Mandatory Military Service in the United States

    2 months ago

    When discussing the strategies and tactics that a commander is forced to employ when faced with a soldiery made up of those whom the profession was not chosen but mandated the main thing that stands out is that there are benefits and downfalls to...

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    The American Military: A Look At It's Purpose

    24 months ago

    The American Military has to be considered an integral part of the entire concept of American society, regardless of whether we are peace or at war. From the beginning the roots of the military began with the citizen soldier, the “volunteer”,...

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    Bloody Bill Anderson: Missouri's bushwhacking devil

    14 months ago

    William T. “Bloody Bill” Anderson was a southern sympathizing bushwhacker born in Missouri and raised in Kansas. By the time of his death in 1864 Anderson had become one of the most sought after men in Missouri and had left a trail of blood and...

  • 0

    Missouri and the Civil War

    17 months ago

    By the spring of 1861 the people of Missouri were already familiar with the strife and sectionalism that plagued the country when the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Ft Sumter on April 12, 1861. Since the mid-1850's and the events now...

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    The Battle of Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson)

    2 years ago

    Missouri saw many battles during the Civil War being only third behind Virginia and Tennessee. The Battle of Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) was the beginning of Confederate General Sterling Price's final raid to secure Missouri for the Confederacy in...

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    General Order No. 11 and the Missouri-Kansas Border: Part II

    2 months ago

    Vigilante justice ran rampant. Many of the Union soldiers were Kansans who now had carte blanch to enact retribution on the Missourians. Union Soldiers were ordered by General Ewing not to take part in any marauding or vigilante actions, but these...

  • 1

    General Order No. 11 and the Missouri-Kansas Border: Part I

    2 months ago

    There were many atrocities that occurred during the American Civil War that were perpetrated by the Federal government and its soldiers. One edict, General Order Number 11, would become notorious for its treatment of rural Missouri residents. The...

  • 0

    Libya and the politics of politics

    8 months ago

    The US is now involved in the civil war that is raging in Libya and debate is rising on the legality of intervening as well as purpose. President Obama is going to address his rationale for entering the US into yet another world conflict. Both sides...

  • 1

    Price and McCulloch: The fueling of guerilla warfare in Missouri

    17 months ago

    After the victory at Wilson's Creek in August of 1861, southern forces in Missouri under the command of Missouri Militia General Sterling Price and Confederate Brigadier General Benjamin McCulloch found a new sense of purpose in Missouri. Southern...

  • 3

    Basic inital webpage layout with CSS - Part 1

    7 months ago

    Let me start by stating that this tutorial is by no means an exhaustive tutorial on how to design a webpage with a Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) and Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) page. It is, as the title states, a basic, one page...

  • 4

    Vladimir Ilyitch Lenin: A Brief Look

    21 months ago

    Vladimir Ilyitch Lenin was an extremely intelligent and well-informed man who was searching for an explanation of the human existence. His introduction to Marxism can be traced back to sometime in 1889 as a young man still living in Kazan and for...

  • 3

    President Ronald Reagan: 750th Anniversary of Berlin Speech

    2 years ago

    Ronald Reagan delivered a speech commemorating the 750th anniversary of the city of Berlin on June 12th 1987 in what was then West Germany. The speech was during a period of heightened tensions between Western nations and the Soviet Union and was...

  • 3

    Great Quotes from Not-So-Famous Movies

    13 months ago

    You always hear of great quotes from some really great movies. But rarely do you hear quotes from movies that, well, might not have been the blockbusters they should have. Some quotes have become so famous that saying them no longer elicits the...

  • 1

    Why I Believe In The Past

    3 months ago

    It is interesting how time and age change a person’s perspective on what is important and what is not. As a youth I don’t recall having any real draw towards the past. I never really wondered where my ancestors came from or what history books in...

  • 0

    Basic Steps to Setup a Website

    6 months ago

    This is by no means meant to be an exhaustive and detailed how to for setting up a web presence. It is intended for those who have no idea where to begin and need that little extra push to get them going in the right direction. The information here...

  • 4

    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange granted bail

    8 months ago

    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted bail, but with conditions, by a London judge. Swedish prosecutors vow they will try and block his release. If Assange is released he must surrender his passport, agree to travel restrictions, wear...

  • 0

    A view of the Obama Presidency

    21 months ago

    When discussing the Presidency of Barack Obama it becomes apparently obvious that there is very little gray area - it is a love him or hate him presidency. The current polls show how close, and yet divided Americans are over the job the President is...

  • 0

    The Camp Jackson Affair - Lighting the Fuse of Civil War

    22 months ago

    After the beginning of the Civil War, the arsenal in Liberty, MO had been attacked by pro-Confederates and a large number of rifles and muskets were taken. The arsenal in St. Louis was by far much larger than the one in Liberty, with as much as...

  • 0

    Civil War and Slavery - A Viewpoint and Rant

    4 months ago

    I have this propensity to read news articles that relate modern events and ideals to the Civil War. I like reading about the Civil War and these commentaries/articles/rants, etc always tend to catch my attention. I know as soon as I start reading...

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    American Civil War: How Much Do You Really Know?

    17 months ago

    The American Civil War undoubtedly is one of the most pivotal, if not the pivotal, points in American history. As the late author Shelby Foote said in Ken Burn's Civil War documentary, "Any understanding of this nation has to be based, and I mean...

  • 2

    William T. Sherman: Hero or Monster?

    13 months ago

    The name William Tecumseh Sherman to this day brings forth a variety of emotions depending on which side of the Mason-Dixon Line your sympathies or heritage lays. To many in the North he is the general who brought swift and decisive victory for the...

  • 1

    The Red Baron (2008) Review

    2 years ago

    The Red Baron is a film distributed by Warner Brothers by director Nickolai Mullerschon who is a German film director, producer and screenwriter who has mainly written and directed German-speaking television programs. The Red Baron is his first...

  • 3

    The Red Baron: His Life and Legacy

    15 months ago

    Manfred von Richthofen, known better through history as The Red Baron, is unquestionably the most influential, documented and celebrated wartime pilot than any other in the history of military aviation. Richthofen, in a little less than two years...

  • 3

    Top Ten Battles Involving US Troops in American History

    2 weeks ago

    My personal view of the top ten battles involving US troops in American history and why I chose them.

  • 9

    Islam: A View of End Times Prophecy

    4 months ago

    This article is a presentation of information about Islam that was discussed and presented by a former pastor of mine, Dr. David MacAlpin. This article is not meant to be anything other than informational and is intended to present verifiable...

  • 1

    Joan of Arc: Significance and Legacy

    11 months ago

    Joan of Arc would enter her first and most significant battle after she arrived at Orleans on April 30 1429 and would face the English at St. Loup. Orleans had been under siege already for over 7 months with both sides weary and worn from the...

  • 0

    The Battle of Marathon - Part Two of Two

    2 years ago

    Upon the arrival of the Greeks at Marathon, a standoff occurred that lasted for several days. During this time, there were no negotiations or fighting between sides. This standoff was one of the factors that lead to the division of the Athenian...

  • 0

    The Battle of Marathon - Part One of Two

    2 years ago

    Between 490 BC and 479 BC, the Persians were the super-power of the ancient world. The two Persian kings during this period, Darius and Xerxes, would amass an army the size of which the ancient world had never witnessed. Their insatiable quest for...

  • 1

    The Boxer Rebellion

    19 months ago

    The Boxer Rebellion, which lasted from 2 November 1899 until 7 September 1901, significance and lasting impact would be that never before or since would eight major military powers of the world come together and fight against a common enemy. That...

  • 4

    Do we REALLY support our veterans?

    2 years ago

    I submitted an initial application to the state of Kansas not long ago in response to an ad I saw on Indeed.com. After filling out the online application it stated that if I was an "eligible" (we'll get to that word in a minute) veteran that I would...

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    Social impact of the New York Draft Riots

    4 months ago

    The New York Draft Riots took place from July 13 - 16, 1863 in New York City and were in response to Congress passing laws requiring men to be drafted to fight in the American Civil War unless the could pay a $300 Commutation Fee to exclude...

  • 5

    The Rise and Fall of the Progressive Party

    7 months ago

    At the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century Americans were experiencing the rapid growth of industry, corruption in the political system, and chaos in the social structure of the country. These effects of modernization...

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    Bleeding Kansas and the Missouri/Kansas Border War

    4 months ago

    The beginnings of the American Civil War have roots much deeper than the shots fired on Ft Sumter on April 12, 1861. Tensions between the north and the south can be traced back to the signing of the United States Constitution and the threat of...

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    Was Andrew Jackson the "President of the People"?

    4 months ago

    Was Andrew Jackson a "president of the people"? I think that the question has so many layers that it cannot be answered with a simple yes or no and this is why answer. I do believe that Jackson truly felt that he was a president of the people, and...

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    Google Chrome and why you should be using it

    8 months ago

    I had been using Google Chrome at home for probably 4 months, that is using it exclusively. For a while I was using a combination of Firefox and IE and only using Chrome for websites that loaded slowly or if I had other apps running. Not anymore. ...

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    Guerrilla warfare and the Civil War in Missouri - Part 2

    2 years ago

    We left off with a brief overview of guerrilla warfare in Missouri during the Civil War and today we will look at the stories of a few of these famous (or as some may say infamous) bushwhackers and partisan rangers of Missouri. William...

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    Guerrilla warfare and the Civil War in Missouri - Part 1

    2 years ago

    Lets take a look at a topic that has been discussed in Missouri for over 150 years - the Civil War in Missouri, and in particular, guerrilla warfare. The American Civil War is a period that evokes many perceptions. To most people, the first things...

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    Top Ten Events in American History

    2 years ago

    Obviously, with a topic as broad as this it is subject to a personal opinion and viewpoint. What follows is what I believe to be ten extremely important events in the history of the United States. I have purposely left out events during wartime...

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