BUD ROBERTSON GIVES LAST TALK TO KNOXVILLE'S CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
Knoxville, Tennessee (JFK+50) Dr. James I. "Bud" Robertson, Jr.,* "one of the most distinguished names in Civil War history," gave his last talk to the Civil War Roundtable last night at Bearden Banquet Hall here in Knoxville. Dr. Robertson told the group at the end of his talk that because of recent health issues his physician has advised him to give up the lecture circuit.
Bud Robertson, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Tech University, served on the Civil War Commission in the 1960s working with presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
The subject of last night's talk was "The Turning Point of the Civil War." Dr. Robertson touched upon the differing thoughts on the subject. Was it at the Battle of Antietam and the subsequent issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation? Could it have been at the Battle of Chancellorsville when the South lost Stonewall Jackson? Or as most historians argue, at the Battle of Gettysburg when Lee's army was turned back on Cemetery Ridge? Still others argue it was the fall of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.*
Bud Robertson spoke to a full house and was awarded with a standing ovation after his talk. The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable is celebrating its' 35th anniversary.
*Bud argues that while all these thoughts bear merit, he believes the turning point came in 1864. Since Dr. Robertson may be giving this lecture at more roundtables we will not disclose the specific event.
SOURCE
"Acclaimed Civil War Scholar, Dr. Bud Robertson, To Address 'The Turning Point of the Civil War,'" The Scout's Report, 35th Anniversary Edition, Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, www.kcwrtorg.wordpress.com/
*Dr. James I. "Bud" Robertson, Jr. was born in Danville, Virginia in 1930. He earned his degrees at Randolph-Macon College and Emory University. BR is the author of 25 books and winner of 8 national awards. His book on Robert E. Lee is due out in the fall. Bud taught 44 years at Virginia Tech University & worked on the planning of JFK's funeral in November 1963.
Dr. James I. Robertson & John White
Knoxville, Tennessee (JFK+50) Dr. James I. "Bud" Robertson, Jr.,* "one of the most distinguished names in Civil War history," gave his last talk to the Civil War Roundtable last night at Bearden Banquet Hall here in Knoxville. Dr. Robertson told the group at the end of his talk that because of recent health issues his physician has advised him to give up the lecture circuit.
Bud Robertson, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Tech University, served on the Civil War Commission in the 1960s working with presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
The subject of last night's talk was "The Turning Point of the Civil War." Dr. Robertson touched upon the differing thoughts on the subject. Was it at the Battle of Antietam and the subsequent issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation? Could it have been at the Battle of Chancellorsville when the South lost Stonewall Jackson? Or as most historians argue, at the Battle of Gettysburg when Lee's army was turned back on Cemetery Ridge? Still others argue it was the fall of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.*
Bud Robertson spoke to a full house and was awarded with a standing ovation after his talk. The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable is celebrating its' 35th anniversary.
*Bud argues that while all these thoughts bear merit, he believes the turning point came in 1864. Since Dr. Robertson may be giving this lecture at more roundtables we will not disclose the specific event.
SOURCE
"Acclaimed Civil War Scholar, Dr. Bud Robertson, To Address 'The Turning Point of the Civil War,'" The Scout's Report, 35th Anniversary Edition, Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, www.kcwrtorg.wordpress.com/
*Dr. James I. "Bud" Robertson, Jr. was born in Danville, Virginia in 1930. He earned his degrees at Randolph-Macon College and Emory University. BR is the author of 25 books and winner of 8 national awards. His book on Robert E. Lee is due out in the fall. Bud taught 44 years at Virginia Tech University & worked on the planning of JFK's funeral in November 1963.
Dr. James I. Robertson & John White
Knoxville Civil War Roundtable
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
