I’ll sing you one, O Green grow the rushes, O What is your one, O? One is one and all alone And evermore shall be so. — Green Grow the Rushes, O, an old English folk song   The Ruins of Henry House in 1861, residence of 85-year-old Judith Carter Henry, the US Civil War’s first civilian casualty. Carter died in an artillary barrage by Union soldiers during the First Battle of Bull Run in Manasses, Virginia. Confederate troops later stripped the house for timber. Documentary filmmakers portray the devastation of the U.S. Civil War in such a folksy way that we can’t help but think of things from that time as all sepia tones and fiddle tunes. The quaintness of a pan-and-scan approach belies the novelty of this war in its time. There was nothing old-timey about it. The technology of mass killing advanced the technologies of photography, field dressing, and more killing. Among the more lasting innovations of the Civil War: wide-scale civilian death as an expected, even intended, outcome of every armed conflict News of what to us is an increasingly horrific fact came as an absolute shock to ordinary Americans in the 1860s, who thought the war would to end within weeks, maybe, and claim the lives of only trained combatants. They hardly thought that famine and disease would wipe out their livestock and loved ones, or cannon fire would blow through their front doors. Elderly widow Judith Carter Henry had no precedent for these things on July 21, 1861, when her home in Virginia became the center of a battlefield.   Children watch Union Troops arriving at Bull Run ‘Two months before the First Battle of Bull Run’, Kellie B. Gormly writes at Smithsonian, ‘Henry’s son Hugh Fauntleroy Henry made what would prove to be an overly optimistic prediction’: ‘“Should troops be passing about the neighborhood, you and mother need not fear them, as your entire helplessness, I should think, would make you safe,” Hugh wrote in a May 30, 1861, letter to his sister Ellen’. Not only did the elderly reasonably expect to be kept safe: Whole families came to the battlefield, having trekked for days ‘in stylish carriages, others in city hacks, and still others in buggies, on horseback and even on foot’, writes Casey Ruken. ‘Some brought picnic baskets, opera glasses and bottles of champagne’. Members of Congress showed up to watch the proceedings, certain the Union army would sweep the field, which they seemed to do, at first.    Picnickers at the First Battle of Bull Run, 1861 That afternoon, some Confederate sharpshooters took up posts in Judith Henry’s house. The widow, failing to escape, took to her bed, while her daughter Ellen hid in the fireplace and ‘Lucy Griffith, an enslaved teenager whom Henry had leased from a neighbor, sought refuge under the bed’. While a member of a wealthy slave-owning family herself, the widow Henry was not collaborating with the Confederate army but was drawn in as an unwilling participant.   Henry House immediately after the battle ‘Union Captain James B. Ricketts ordered his men to converge on the house, unaware that civilians remained inside’, Gormly writes. ‘Hoping to stop the enemy sharpshooters, the Union soldiers fired their artillery from a distance of between 60 and 300 yards. Shells ripped through the house, partially blowing off Henry’s foot and inflicting several other injuries. Ellen suffered hearing loss, and Lucy hurt her heel. Henry died later that day and was buried in front of her home.’  ‘I turned my guns on that house and literally riddled it. It has been said that there was a woman killed there by our guns’. —Union Captain James B. Ricketts The Union army seemed assured of victory until the afternoon. During this battle, Union troops gave Confederate general Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson his nickname, supposedly to signify his look of stupefaction under fire. But as the tide turned and Southern troops rallied, the name took on its meaning of stalwart resistance. The image of a disciplined wall advancing contrasted starkly with the chaotic scenes of the Union army’s retreat and became irresistible fodder for later commentators.    ‘The Stampede from Bull Run’ —1861 cartoon As the South rallied, military retreat became a stampede among the sightseers. Union soldiers and civilians, including many prominent Northern citizens and members of Congress, scrambled to evade the advancing Confederates. ‘The Southern press called the humiliating retreat the ‘Great Skedaddle’, Ruken notes: ‘Remarkably, there were no reported deaths. Congressman Ely from New York, however, was captured and held prisoner in Richmond for five months, and ‘Senator James Grimes of Iowa barely avoided capture’.    Bull Run Battlefield, 1861 As dramatic as these events later proved to the press and reading public, ‘Henry’s death came as a shock to both sides’, says education coordinator at Manassas National Battlefield Park Liz Hokanson. ‘It’s understood that this is not going to be the last time this happens’. It’s understood, after the First Battle of Bull Run, that instead of tramping to the war for entertainment, ordinary people would live in danger of the war coming to them, wealthy widows or no.  ‘[Judith Carter Henry] was the first in a lengthy list of civilian casualties. By the end of the Civil War, an estimated 50,000 civilians had died of causes ranging from gunfire to starvation to disease. Among them were Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade, a Gettysburg resident shot while she was kneading dough in her sister’s kitchen on the morning of July 3, 1863’ —Kellie Gormly While historians dispute some details of Henry’s death, her status as the war’s first casualty stands, as does the Henry home, rebuilt to house the visitor center of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. What has passed into quaintness of history, however, is our shock and surprise at the mass deaths of noncombatants, who now account for most of the casualties in most armed conflicts, and who are more often than not, the sole intended targets of the destruction.   Henry House, rebuilt, at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia   The post The First Civilian Casualty of the U.S. Civil War Shocked Americans in 1861 appeared first on Flashbak.

The story of the Raquel Welch children reflects a family legacy built on talent and creativity. Before her passing in 2023 at the age of 82, the Hollywood icon captivated audiences with memorable performances in films like The Three Musketeers and Legally Blonde. Away from the spotlight, she was also a devoted mother to two children, both of whom pursued careers in the entertainment industry. According to Hello!, her son, Damon Welch, and daughter, Tahnee Welch, each carved out their own paths in Hollywood. While they inherited their mother’s passion for film, they built careers that reflected their individual interests and talents. Tahnee Welch Built A Career In Acting And Modeling MOTHER, JUGS & SPEED, Raquel Welch, 1976, TM & Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp./courtesy Everett Collection Born Latanne “Tahnee” Welch in 1961, Raquel’s youngest child began acting at an early age, even appearing alongside her mother in the 1971 film The Beloved. After leaving school as a teenager, she landed several roles in Italian productions before breaking into American films. Instagram Tahnee became best known for playing Kitty in the science-fiction hit Cocoon and its sequel, Cocoon: The Return. Alongside her acting career, she found success as a model, appearing in publications such as Vogue, British GQ, and Playboy. She later expanded her film résumé with roles including I Shot Andy Warhol. Damon Welch Worked Both In Front Of And Behind The Camera Tahnee Welch / YouTube screenshot The story of Raquel Welch’s children also includes her eldest child, Damon Welch, who was born in 1959. Like his mother and sister, he appeared in The Beloved, but he later developed an interest in film production as well as acting. Damon contributed to projects including the spoof film J-Men Forever and worked behind the scenes on productions connected to his mother’s career, including Raquel: Total Beauty and Fitness and the documentary I Am Raquel Welch, where he served as executive producer. LADY IN CEMENT, Raquel Welch, 1968. ©20th Century-Fox Film Corporation, TM & Copyright/courtesy Everett Collection Although each chose a different direction within the entertainment industry, both siblings helped carry forward their mother’s artistic legacy. Today, Raquel Welch children remain part of the remarkable story of one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, honoring her influence while establishing accomplishments of their own. Next up: Kaia Gerber Channels Cindy Crawford’s Timeless Style In Chic Little Black Dress The post Raquel Welch’s Children: Meet The Son And Daughter Who Followed Her Into Hollywood appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Erin Gray became one of television’s most recognizable faces when she starred as Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. At a time when strong female action heroes were rare, she brought confidence, intelligence, and determination to the role, inspiring countless young viewers along the way. According to TV Insider, although many fans still remember her from the science-fiction classic and later from the sitcom Silver Spoon, Gray never disappeared from Hollywood. Instead, she quietly built a long career that stretched across television, film, and even the convention circuit. A Career That Extended Beyond Buck Rogers Everett Collection Before becoming an actress, Gray enjoyed tremendous success as a fashion model, appearing in magazines and television commercials. Her breakthrough came in 1979 when she landed the role of Colonel Wilma Deering, a character who stood out as one of television’s earliest female military leaders. Everett Collection Years later, Gray reflected on the impact of the role, saying many women told her they pursued careers in the military because they admired Wilma’s strength and leadership. She never expected the character to become such an influential role model, making those stories especially meaningful. Still Active and Connecting With Fans Everett Collection After Buck Rogers, Erin Gray continued acting in projects, including the film Six Pack alongside Kenny Rogers and the popular sitcom Silver Spoons. She also appeared in movies such as Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, made a memorable cameo in the fan-produced series Star Trek Continues, and more recently appeared in Hallmark’s A Perfect Christmas. Off-screen, Gray is CEO of Heroes for Hire, a talent agency that connects celebrities with fans through Comic-Cons and other pop culture events. BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY, Erin Gray, television, 1979-1981. (c) Universal Television/Courtesy: Everett Collection Today, Erin Gray continues to embrace the career that began decades ago while staying connected to the fans who supported her from the beginning. Whether through convention appearances, new acting roles, or her work behind the scenes, she remains a beloved figure whose influence reaches well beyond the science-fiction genre. Next up: Rarely Seen Teen Idols Kristy McNichol And Leif Garrett To Reunite For s 50th Anniversary Celebration The post Erin Gray Quietly Left Hollywood—Here’s What ‘Buck Rogers’ Star Is Doing Today appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

I’m a millennial, so my loyalty runs deeper to the 90s than the 80s if I’m being honest with myself. There’s a specific kind of gratitude that comes with realizing you got to live a chunk of your childhood before the internet showed up and changed everything. No iPhones, no notifications, just riding bikes until the streetlights came on and figuring out plans by actually showing up at someone’s house. This account digs up exactly that kind of memory, the stuff you forgot you even had until a meme yanks it back out of storage. Scroll through these and see how many of them stop you mid-scroll. Follow 80s & 90s Childhood Nostalgia: Instagram 1. via insta80s90s 2. via insta80s90s 3. via insta80s90s 4. via insta80s90s 5. via insta80s90s 6. via insta80s90s 7. via insta80s90s 8. via insta80s90s 9. via insta80s90s 10. via insta80s90s 11. via insta80s90s 12. via insta80s90s 13. via insta80s90s 14. via insta80s90s 15. via insta80s90s 16. via insta80s90s 17. via insta80s90s 18. via insta80s90s 19. via insta80s90s 20. via insta80s90s 21. via insta80s90s 22. via insta80s90s 23. via insta80s90s 24. via insta80s90s 25. via insta80s90s 26. via insta80s90s 27. via insta80s90s 28. via insta80s90s 29. via insta80s90s 30. via insta80s90s 31. via insta80s90s 32. via insta80s90s 33. via insta80s90s 34. via insta80s90s 35. via insta80s90s 36. via insta80s90s 37. via insta80s90s 38. via insta80s90s 39. via insta80s90s 40. via insta80s90s The post 40 Nostalgia Memes That Bring Back Everything You Forgot About Being An 80s And 90s Kid appeared first on Pleated Jeans.