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Yankee Collection (#4)

"Yankee: A Legacy of Triumph and Unity" The New Yankee Stadium, located in the Bronx, New York, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of American baseball

Background imageYankee Collection: Ulyssess Grant, 18th President of the United States, 19th century

Ulyssess Grant, 18th President of the United States, 19th century. Grant (1822-1885) was commander in chief of the Union army during the Civil War, and was President from 1869 until 1877

Background imageYankee Collection: Spirit of 76, (Yankee Doodle)

Spirit of 76, (Yankee Doodle)
Patriotic American postcard commemorating the American Revolution. Spirit of 76, (Yankee Doodle)

Background imageYankee Collection: ANTI-IMMIGRANTS CARTOON. The Last Yankee : a lone Yankee standing tall, is regarded

ANTI-IMMIGRANTS CARTOON. The Last Yankee : a lone Yankee standing tall, is regarded with curiosity by a throng of immigrants in the city: American cartoon, 1888

Background imageYankee Collection: The Yankee Store, Hamilton, Bermuda

The Yankee Store, Hamilton, Bermuda - seller of souvenirs and postcards Date: circa 1940s

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR SONGSHEET, 1862. Yankee Volunteers Marching Into Dixie

CIVIL WAR SONGSHEET, 1862. Yankee Volunteers Marching Into Dixie : lithograph sheet music cover published at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1862

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. First at Vicksburg. The 1st Battalion of the U. S

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. First at Vicksburg. The 1st Battalion of the U. S
CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. First at Vicksburg. The 1st Battalion of the U.S. Infantry fighting its way up the steep slope to the top of the Confederate lines at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 19 May 1863

Background imageYankee Collection: Military camp set up in the woods during the American Civil War

Military camp set up in the woods during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Soldiers at camp during the American Civil War

Soldiers at camp during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers from the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the American Civil War

Officers from the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the American Civil War
Group of officers from 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War

Officers of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War
Officers of a Company of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Mr. Josh Silsbee, the Yankee Comedian, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, Uk

Mr. Josh Silsbee, the Yankee Comedian, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, Uk

Background imageYankee Collection: ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1905. The Yankee Peril

ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1905. The Yankee Peril. Cartoon, c1905, from the Argentinian journal Caras y Caretas

Background imageYankee Collection: SAMUEL RYAN CURTIS (1805-1866). Union army officer and engineer. Wood engraving

SAMUEL RYAN CURTIS (1805-1866). Union army officer and engineer. Wood engraving, American, 1866

Background imageYankee Collection: LEEs SURRENDER, 1865. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House

LEEs SURRENDER, 1865. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865. Lithograph, American, 1867

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION OFFICER. A Union Army officer identified as Lieutenant Charles Rolling

CIVIL WAR: UNION OFFICER. A Union Army officer identified as Lieutenant Charles Rolling. Carte-de-visite photograph, 1860s

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. Map of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863. Engraved by Harper

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. Map of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863. Engraved by Harper and Brothers, 1868

Background imageYankee Collection: Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White

Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION, 1864. Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864. Oil painting attributed to Francis B. Carpenter

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR: CAMP LIFE, 1861. Tent life of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry of the Union Army at

CIVIL WAR: CAMP LIFE, 1861. Tent life of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry of the Union Army at Queens farm, near Fort Slocum, Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1861

Background imageYankee Collection: JOHN SCHOFIELD (1831-1906). John McAllister Schofield. American army officer. Wood engraving, 1887

JOHN SCHOFIELD (1831-1906). John McAllister Schofield. American army officer. Wood engraving, 1887

Background imageYankee Collection: PICKETTs CHARGE, 1863. Confederate troops of Major General George E

PICKETTs CHARGE, 1863. Confederate troops of Major General George E. Picketts command making their famous charge on 3 July 1863 at Gettysburg against Union positions on Cemetery Ridge

Background imageYankee Collection: UNION BANKNOTE, 1865. State of Pennsylvania banknote for one dollar issued by the Bank of

UNION BANKNOTE, 1865. State of Pennsylvania banknote for one dollar issued by the Bank of Montgomery County, 1865, and featuring portraits of four Union Officers from Montgomery County

Background imageYankee Collection: CIVIL WAR SOLDIER / UNION. Union soldier boy: lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER / UNION. Union soldier boy: lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER/UNION. Union soldier boy: lithograph, 1864, by Currier & Ives

Background imageYankee Collection: Ulyssess Grant (1822-1885), American soldier and statesman, c1860s

Ulyssess Grant (1822-1885), American soldier and statesman, c1860s. Ulysses Simpson Grant commanded the Union (northern) army in the American Civil War from March 1864

Background imageYankee Collection: The Yankee Fireman, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel

The Yankee Fireman, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Yankee Fireman, 1866. The figure of Canada remarks They say theres Fire at Head-Centre House. If it Spreads to My Premises -. To which Fireman Johnson replies Guess its only Smoke, Miss

Background imageYankee Collection: Cartoon, G F Rowe, American playwright

Cartoon, G F Rowe, American playwright
Cartoon of the American playwright, G F Rowe -- Yankee Freedom. 1883

Background imageYankee Collection: COUPLE YANKEE

COUPLE YANKEE
Two girls wearing costumes allegorically representing a French persons conception of what is characteristic of America... Date: late 19th century

Background imageYankee Collection: Sailor washing down decks on the U. S. S. Yankee

Sailor washing down decks on the U. S. S. Yankee
Sailor washing down decks on the U.S.S. Yankee Date: 1901

Background imageYankee Collection: Sailors on the U. S. S. Yankee take a morning bath

Sailors on the U. S. S. Yankee take a morning bath
Sailors on the U.S.S. Yankee take a morning bath Date: 1901

Background imageYankee Collection: Yankee Doodle came to town, riding on a pony

Yankee Doodle came to town, riding on a pony. Fourth of July Greetings card

Background imageYankee Collection: PAULINE CUSHMAN (1833-1893). American actress and spy. Tintype, c1885

PAULINE CUSHMAN (1833-1893). American actress and spy. Tintype, c1885

Background imageYankee Collection: BASKETBALL TEAM, 1920. Portrait of the Yankee basketball team. Photograph, 1920

BASKETBALL TEAM, 1920. Portrait of the Yankee basketball team. Photograph, 1920

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers of 119th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War

Officers of 119th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers on deck of monitor on James River during the American Civil War

Officers on deck of monitor on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers of 4th New Jersey Infantry, American Civil War

Officers of 4th New Jersey Infantry, American Civil War 1861-1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Infantry winter quarters during the American Civil War

Infantry winter quarters during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: American Civil War soldiers at their encampment

American Civil War soldiers at their encampment, 1861 -1865. his photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers on board monitor USS Mahopac during the American Civil War

Officers on board monitor USS Mahopac during the American Civil War
Officers on board monitor USS Mahopac on the James River, Virginia, during the American Civil War in 1864. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Lieutenant James B. Neill sitting inside his tent during the American Civil War

Lieutenant James B. Neill sitting inside his tent during the American Civil War
Lieutenant James B. Neill of the 153rd N.Y. Volunteer Infantry sitting inside his tent during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Group of soldiers at camp during American Civil War

Group of soldiers at camp during American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Group photo of the 170th New York Infantry during the American Civil War

Group photo of the 170th New York Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Sailors on deck of USS Mendota gun boat during American Civil War

Sailors on deck of USS Mendota gun boat during American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers at Headquarters of 6th Army Corps during the American Civil War

Officers at Headquarters of 6th Army Corps during the American Civil War
Staff of Officers at Headquarters of 6th Army Corps, Winter of 1864 during the American Civil War. Capt. Henry W. Farrar - Aide De Camp. Captain Henry R. Dalton, Major General Wright

Background imageYankee Collection: Gunboat USS Mendota on James River during the American Civil War

Gunboat USS Mendota on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Group photo of the 44th Indiana Infantry during the American Civil War

Group photo of the 44th Indiana Infantry during the American Civil War
Organized group photo of the 44th Indiana Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Officers on deck of USS Saugus during the American Civil War

Officers on deck of USS Saugus during the American Civil War
Officers on deck of USS Saugus on the James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Headquarters of 11th Rhode Island Infantry during the American Civil War

Headquarters of 11th Rhode Island Infantry during the American Civil War
Headquarters of F company, 11th Rhode Island Infantry, Minors Hill, Virginia, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: 71st New York Infantry at Camp Douglas during the American Civil War

71st New York Infantry at Camp Douglas during the American Civil War, 1861. This photo has been digitally restored

Background imageYankee Collection: Deck of USS Monitor on James River, Virginia

Deck of USS Monitor on James River, Virginia. American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored




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"Yankee: A Legacy of Triumph and Unity" The New Yankee Stadium, located in the Bronx, New York, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of American baseball, and is here that fans gather to witness the magic unfold on the diamond, where legends are born and dreams come true. One such legend was Satchel Paige, an extraordinary American baseball player whose talent knew no bounds. His remarkable skills captivated audiences and left them in awe of his prowess on the mound. But beyond the realm of sports, Yankees have played pivotal roles in shaping history. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House marked a turning point in our nation's story - a moment when peace was restored within our Union. In 1933, Babe Ruth graced an iconic chewing gum card that immortalized him as one of America's greatest athletes. His legacy lives on not only through his achievements but also through his impact on popular culture. Yankee Stadium itself has witnessed countless historic moments throughout its existence. From George H. Ruth's electrifying performances in the 1920s to Mickey Mantle's unforgettable plays in 1966, this hallowed ground has been witness to greatness time and time again. Yet amidst triumphs and victories lies a reminder of sacrifice and struggle. The Battle of Franklin during the Civil War serves as a somber chapter etched into our collective memory - reminding us that even amidst darkness, hope can emerge from despair. Abraham Lincoln stood alongside General George B. McClellan during another crucial moment in history - their presence captured by Alexander Gardner's lens at Antietam battlefield. Their unity symbolizes resilience against adversity and unwavering commitment towards preserving our nation's values. Even within war-torn times like these, faith remained unyielding for soldiers like Father William Corby who provided spiritual solace to Irish Brigade members during the Civil War.