somewhat random range of statistics about the Civil War...kind of fun facts, but interesting ones about deaths and average ages, heights, last living survivors...that sort of thing.
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Proposition - a suggestion that something be done or thought about
Engaged - to be occupied with a task
Endure - to continue to exist or last
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