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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1h

In 1863 at Corinth, Union soldiers helped families who had fled slavery build homes, learn to read, and start a co-op farm. My great-great grandfather walked those grounds. This is the history we should remember. #CorinthContrabandCamp #CivilWarHistory www.etsy.com/listing/4355...

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 2h

Step into 1863 with The Centum Diary—the firsthand Civil War journal of Union soldier Freeman Woodman. Compiled by his great-granddaughter & edited by her son, Montgomery J. Granger. A true story of faith, sacrifice & survival.
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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 3h

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 5h

In 1963, a 23 year old mother of 2 transcribed her great grandfather's 1863 Civil War diary. a local newspaper published weekly articles containing the Union soldier's musings, trials & tribulations.
It's called: The Centum Diary
Signed, FREE shipping. www.etsy.com/listing/4355... #CivilWar

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 6h

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 6h

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 7h

VIDEO - The Centum Diary: One Year (1863) in the Life of a Civil War Union Soldier, Freeman Woodman, as Presented in The Geneva (IL) Republican from January to December 1963.
youtu.be/KRfz7zrAFXs #HistoryMatters

The Centrum Diary by Montgomery J. Granger

The Centum Diary: One Year in the Life of a Civil War Union Soldier, Freeman Woodman, As Presented in The Geneva Republican from January to December 1963 “What can we learn today from a Civil War…

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 17h

360,000 white male and 37,000 black male Union soldiers gave their lives to free the slaves in the Civil War. This is a story about one who lived through it.
The Centum Diary: One Year in the Life of Union Soldier
www.amazon.com/Centum-Diary... #CivilWarBook

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 19h

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 22h

From battlefield to Bible, from foraging to freedom seekers — this is what a Civil War soldier saw in 1863.
Read his words in The Centum Diary.
Signed copy: $29.95 FREE shipping.
👉 www.etsy.com/listing/4355...

#AmericanHistory

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 23h

Cold camps. Endless marches. Unshakable faith. The Centum Diary brings to life a Union soldier’s year in the Civil War—raw, honest, and inspiring. Edited by combat veteran and great-great-grandson, Montgomery J. Granger.
📖 www.amazon.com/Centum-Diary...
#MilitaryHistory

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

VIDEO - The Centum Diary: One Year (#1863) in the Life of a Civil War Union Soldier, Freeman Woodman, as Presented in The Geneva (IL) Republican from January to December 1963.
youtu.be/KRfz7zrAFXs

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

“I didn’t know that. It really does put everything into perspective. Thank you for your service. What a heartfelt story, I’m sorry that CNN is such fake news. I know without one doubt they do publish everything they make up. God bless #America” @Beg1Girl www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjq7...

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

FREE COPY of The Centum Diary?

Share this link with your #localpubliclibrary; you've already paid for it!

One Year (1863) in the Life of a Civil War Union Soldier, Freeman Woodman, As Presented in the Geneva Republican from January to December 1963.

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

Resurrecting Lives Foundation
Seeds of Recovery - S2E10 - Dr. Chrisanne Gordon interviews U.S. Navy veteran Matt Garrett to explore his powerful journey from the battlefield to the garden. youtu.be/sREjQiSSHRo?... via @YouTube #veterans
FOLLOW @ResurrectLives

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

In 1963, a 23 year old mother of 2 transcribed her great grandfather's 1863 Civil War diary. Her local newspaper published a series of weekly articles containing the Union soldier's musings, trials & tribulations.
It's called: The Centum Diary
Signed, FREE shipping. www.etsy.com/listing/4355...

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

The war had armies; Corinth had a community—homes, a church, a hospital—built by people who had freed themselves, with soldiers helping. Let’s lift up that human story. #ContrabandCamp #AmericanHistory www.etsy.com/listing/4355...

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Hans Lensman @hanslensman.bsky.social · 2d

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

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Mr. Snarky Pantalones @mrsnarkypantalones.bsky.social · 2d

Miami, Fl. March 2025. #flowers #flowersonfriday #roses #blender #eastcoastkin #iphone #iphoto #photography

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

You just said "World Series."

Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

Robert Spencer Warns — ‘Intifada on the Hudson’ Looms as Communist Muslim Zohran Mamdani Poised to Take New York City (RAIR Interview) rairfoundation.com/robert-spenc... via @AmyMek @RAIRFoundation

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Montgomery Granger @mjgranger1.bsky.social · 1d

@jd-vance-1.bsky.social Let's go!

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Homeland Security @homelandgov.bsky.social · 1d

Despite Democrats’ government shutdown, our ICE and CBP law enforcement are continuing to LIBERATE Chicago from violent criminal illegal aliens including rapists, TDA terrorists, and criminals convicted of assault.

We will not stop until our streets are safe and secure!

Make America Safe Again!

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Homeland Security @homelandgov.bsky.social · 1d

Hello, Patriots! DHS is here to appeal to your patriotic spirit and ask that you lend us a hand in stopping the Democrats’ government shutdown.

To all the Americans on Bluesky, your homeland needs all of us to work together.

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