No Pollution of Cowardice! -South Jersey in the Civil War

Fighting For History: The Removal of Interpretive Markers At The President's House Site, Philadelphia. A Conversation With Ivan F. Ingraham

This episode is a response to the removal of Interpretive markers regarding the 9 Enslaved individuals at the The President's House Site in Philadelphia. I sit down with Author Ivan F. Ingraham to talk about the red flags that are being raised in the History Community as well as the publics reaction of removal of what is seen as "Unfavorable History" by the Trump Administration at National Parks and Historic sites that will soon spread across the Country. Ivan and I sat down for about an hour to talk about this situation, its potential ripple effect and the mirror of the removal of Confederate Monuments, and the importance of telling every part of American History no matter how ugly and uncomfortable it may make us feel. https://apnews.com/article/slavery-exhibit-removed-philadelphia-trump-executive-order-dd764277133f47ec1173e8dc16703958 [https://apnews.com/article/slavery-exhibit-removed-philadelphia-trump-executive-order-dd764277133f47ec1173e8dc16703958] https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5686524/national-park-service-dismantles-slavery-exhibit-in-philadelphia [https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5686524/national-park-service-dismantles-slavery-exhibit-in-philadelphia] Ivan F. Ingraham is a Retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, serving 24 years including time spent in Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Ivan is an Author, Public Speaker and Living Historian. His book, Once We Pledged Forever: A Novel Of Combat, Marines And The War Within. Ivans Substack https://substack.com/@ivanfingraham?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5cxcn8 [https://substack.com/@ivanfingraham?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5cxcn8] I plan on having Ivan back on so we can dive deeper into His work, Military Service and our common bond of Civil War History!

As Hardy As Bricks: Private John Hawn Boon, 24th New Jersey

Thanks to William Griffing of Spared & Shared for giving me permission to read the letters of Private John Hawn Boon of Company A, 24th New Jersey Volunteers that he worked to transcribe and publish on his site, Boon is from Always Creek, Salem County. He will be just 20 years old when he enlists in the fall of 1862. The 24th wasn't supposed to see the front lines of the War but as circumstances would have it, they would be among the first Union Brigades to attack Maryes heights at Fredericksburg. Boon however, would miss the battle entirely due to what he calls "Lung Fever", probably pneumonia. he writes his brother Edward and sister Sarah but it seems to be in vain as they either don't write him on purpose or perhaps their letters get lost in the Mail, as Boon will note his fear of sending mail home not being delivered, John and the 24th will only serve 9 months during the war, and in by 1870 he is living in Alloway with child and a Wife, he will pass in 1890 at the age of 47. He is buried in Canton Baptist Church with his wife and many members of Company A, https://sparedshared23.com/ [https://sparedshared23.com/] https://sparedshared23.com/2023/05/26/1863-john-hawn-boon-to-edward-boon/ [https://sparedshared23.com/2023/05/26/1863-john-hawn-boon-to-edward-boon/]

Conversation with Michael "Six Questions" Lentz

In this special episode I sat down with Michael "Six Questions" Lentz to talk about his experience with the process of becoming a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Many of you know Michael from his many appearances on the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast and is a Licensed Guide the Brandy Station Battlefield. I had 6 questions picked out for Mike about the Exam and the conversation goes in many directions. We talk about the written exam, study pointers and of course suggested reading and auto content in what could be the longest episode of No Pollution of Cowardice yet! Mike recently updated me on the progress of the Guide process, and with the Government opening back up, He will have his first attempt at the Oral exam in Early December of this year. to book Michael for a tour of the Brandy Station Battlefield, book a tour through- www.culpeperbattlefieldtours.com [http://www.culpeperbattlefieldtours.com]

He Was Decently Buried: The Death of Captain Edward Alexander Acton.

The three day battle of 2nd Manassas would result in a Confederate victory and produce over 21,000 Causalities. This episode is a letter describing the wounding and death of Captain Edward Alexander Acton of the 5th New Jersey Volunteers, written by his Lieutenant, Theodore P. Large with an additional note by Sergeant Charles Gage.

Conversation with John Banks

In this special episode I chat with author John Banks to talk about his Book, Blog & Podcast and eventually get around to talk about Private Charles Bacon of the 3rd New Jersey (killed at Crampton's Gap 9-14-62) and how John came across his story for his blog. John has been published Civil War Monitor, Military Images and was a columnist for the late Civil War Times as well as being a professional sports writer for ESPN and the Dallas Morning News. He wrote a book called- A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime : Antietam, Gettysburg and Beyond and is the Co-host of The Antietam & Beyond Podcast that you can find for free on Spotify. Links below!! John Banks Civil War Blog- https://john-banks.blogspot.com/?m=1 [https://john-banks.blogspot.com/?m=1] The Antietam & Beyond Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/6UZnqRfhNHKdyR5Rl4pXM5?si=jOM8HBkzTw6RNklYhUrLXg [https://open.spotify.com/show/6UZnqRfhNHKdyR5Rl4pXM5?si=jOM8HBkzTw6RNklYhUrLXg] A Civil War Road Trip Of A Lifetime; Antietam, Gettysburg and Beyond- https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781734627671/a-civil-war-road-trip-of-a-lifetime/ [https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781734627671/a-civil-war-road-trip-of-a-lifetime/]