Becoming a Historian

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The Civil War in Four Minutes: Becoming A Historian

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Historian Garry Adelman talks about just what it takes to become a Civil War Historian, and the many paths available to reach that goal. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

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