Civil War December 1863 brought 'war meetings' to raise more troops and entice re-enlistments with promise of holiday furloughs. Published: Dec. 01, 2013, 6:59 a.m. By .

Civil War, November 1863: Gettysburg Address, first national Thanksgiving, local boys are heroes. Published: ; Nov. 03, 2013, 8:27 a.m.