In the category of “Better Late than Never … Maybe,” news comes that Senators Jim Webb (D-Va) and Mary Landrieu (D-La) have reintroduced legislation to establish a Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.
Although there have been demands for such a commission from some corners, I wonder whether at this point such a commission would really add very much to the commemoration (as opposed to a few more lines on some people’s resumes). By the time such a commission gets going, it may find itself in the position of following and improvising instead of leading anything.
Hmmm. I didn’t know Webb had switched parties. ; )
Happens all the time in Virginia.
At this late point, they might be able to gear up in time to provide some guidance for the Appomattox commemoration.