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How much money did people earn yearly during the civil war?
I need to write a made up war journal for a northern infantry soldier during the civil war for school. We need a fully developed character and one of the things i need to know for my character is about how much money the average person would make or if anyone knows any websites I could found out about this would be helpful
It was 13 dollars a month for privates until 1864, and then they got a raise.
I am unsure what officers were paid.
November 11 is fast approaching. This is the day we honor and remember those men and women who gave their lives so that we may have freedom. Veterans Day, which was once called Armistice Day, marks the end of World War I on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month). Armistice Day was officially named in 1926 by a Congressional resolution. In 1954, President Eisenhower proclaimed the name Veterans Day to honor all soldiers who had fallen while in service to their country.
These men and women bravely gave their lives so that you and I could experience freedom. They believed in hope for the future. They believed in their country. They believed peace was to be cherished and protected. How can we remember those who sacrificed their lives? Here are some ideas:
* The most important gesture of respect you can give is to stop what you are doing on November 11 at 11:00 AM for a moment of silence. While you are silent, think about what your life would be like without the freedom that you currently have. Would you be able to live where you choose? Would you be able to have the job you want? Could you associate with people you like? Would you be able to voice your opinions? Ponder the alternative to freedom.
* Most town and cities in America will have memorial services on Veterans Day. Veterans will lay wreaths to commemorate comrades that had fallen during the wars. Plan to attend one. I guarantee you will be moved by it. Just hearing "taps" on the bugle always brings tears to my eyes.
* Most towns and cities have a monument, building, or room dedicated to those native sons and daughters who gave their lives in the name of peace and freedom. If your town or city has one, visit it to pay your respects. And take the kids, too.
* To give the face of war a personal touch, talk to veterans about their experiences if they care to share them. Many veterans came home from war scarred both physically and emotionally. Some never mention the war again. If this is the case, don't push them to share. For those vets who are willing to tell you about their experiences, listen to them deeply and with respect for they are giving you a gift of understanding for the horrors of war and the sacrifices that were made.
* If you are unable to find anyone willing to share their war experiences (and even if you are), you can still read personal accounts of war. Many people have written their memoirs describing in great detail what they went through while in combat, on the sidelines, and at home keeping the home fires burning. Check out your local library or bookstore for these biographies. They will open your eyes to the bravery that these men and women possessed.
* There are some wonderful websites on the Internet devoted to veterans. One is http://www.managedmusic.com/php/BYGIndex.php?page=Before_You_Go_Home. This site specifically honors veterans of World War II who are growing older and dying. There is a wonderful song that you can view online and purchase if you want to download it to your computer. This is just one of many tribute sites for veterans. You can do a Google search for others that may interest you.
The preceding are ways that you can honor those who sacrificed their lives on or before Veterans Day. The next ideas are ways to honor them every day:
* Keep a gratitude journal. Count your blessings everyday because those who died gave their lives so that you could be blessed. List the things that make you happy to get up each day - your partner, your kids, wonderful friends, freedom of speech. Keep adding to your list as you come up with more things to be grateful for. Revisit your list frequently to give you a dose of gratitude when things are tough.
* Honor those who died by living your best life. Are you happy with the way your life is going? Is there something you want to change? What could make your life perfect? Spend some time considering how to make your life be the best it can be. Those men and women made the ultimate sacrifice so you could do just that!
* Teach your children the significance of the day. Make sure that they know that there were brave men and women who fought in wars so that they could have the freedom to go to school and learn, the freedom to play with other children, the freedom to just be kids. It's important to teach our kids about Veterans Day because they are the next generation that would be called to fight in a war.
Veterans Day is one day out of the year that we set aside to honor the men and women who valiantly fought for our freedom. Whether they wanted to be there or not is not important. They were there. They bled for us. They cried for us. They died for us. They deserve our undying gratitude and respect for without their efforts we wouldn't have the freedom to live the lives we choose. Thank you!
Lest we forget!
Jo Romano is a Certified Professional Life Coach helping lawyers, parents, and individulas to address their dilemmas and transform their learning to get the results they want. She lives in Montpelier VT USA. To learn more go to http://www.lifecoachforlawyers.com and http://www.greenmountainlifecoach.com
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