Thinned Ranks Return to Joliet from Civil War
The History of Joliet – Chapter 15 By John Whiteside of The Herald News (used with permission) Submitted by Nancy Vargo The rebellion, in its death throes, has dealt one terrible last thrust. By John WHITESIDE of The Herald News In the summer of 1863, bands played, cannons fired and church bells rang when the news reached Joliet about the Union victory at Gettysburg. Residents believed the backbone of the rebellion had been broken. But there was more of the Civil War to come before the end. There were more volunteers for new regiments and finally the national draft. With … Read more