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History Matters: Remembering the Siege of Vicksburg, 150 years ago

Red River Radio | By Kate Archer Kent
Published May 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM CDT
Dr. Gary Joiner
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Dr. Gary Joiner
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Dr. Gary Joiner

Commentator Gary Joiner remembers the Siege of Vicksburg and how fresh baked bread factored into the capture of the emaciated city and Confederate soldiers, 150 years ago this week.

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