The Shelton Laurel Massacre, Part Two: Could History Repeat Itself?

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The Shelton Laurel Massacre, Part Two: Could History Repeat Itself?

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Jun 24, 2021

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More details on the gruesome chapter of the Civil War in southern Appalachia along with more surprising twists and turns, and music popular in the era and songs about the Civil War.

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Jun 24, 2021

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