Ty Seidule
@tyseidule.bsky.social
Historian. Veteran. Author “Robert E. Lee and Me.” Forthcoming 2025. “A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases.”
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Military bases renamed to honor true American heroes face new threats, reigniting debates about how the nation commemorates its past.
Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)
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Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)
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youtu.be/Px4N2ckLuh0
James Carville: Duty, Honor, Country (Podcast Full Episode)
YouTube video by Politicon
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November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Military bases renamed to honor true American heroes face new threats, reigniting debates about how the nation commemorates its past.
Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)
@tyseidule.bsky.social
youtu.be/Px4N2ckLuh0
Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt: Duty, Honor, Country with Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.)
@tyseidule.bsky.social
youtu.be/Px4N2ckLuh0
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Thanks to my friend Ty Seidule for sending along a copy of his new book.
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thanks to my friend Ty Seidule for sending along a copy of his new book.
We tell the story of American heroes: LTG Hal & Julie Moore, GEN Cavazos, LTG Gregg, LTC Charity Adams, GEN Ike Eisenhower, SGT Henry Johnson, CWO Novesel, COL Van Barfoot & Dr Mary Walker.
Not Confederates who chose treason to fight for slavery.
Not Confederates who chose treason to fight for slavery.
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We tell the story of American heroes: LTG Hal & Julie Moore, GEN Cavazos, LTG Gregg, LTC Charity Adams, GEN Ike Eisenhower, SGT Henry Johnson, CWO Novesel, COL Van Barfoot & Dr Mary Walker.
Not Confederates who chose treason to fight for slavery.
Not Confederates who chose treason to fight for slavery.
Two weeks (11/11) to pub date for our latest book: "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases."
The fight continues to commemorate true American heroes who fought for our great country!
@panmacmillan.bsky.social #history
The fight continues to commemorate true American heroes who fought for our great country!
@panmacmillan.bsky.social #history
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Two weeks (11/11) to pub date for our latest book: "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases."
The fight continues to commemorate true American heroes who fought for our great country!
@panmacmillan.bsky.social #history
The fight continues to commemorate true American heroes who fought for our great country!
@panmacmillan.bsky.social #history
My interview about the Arlington Confederate Monument, removed in 2023, on @npr.org @hereandnow.bsky.social
SecDef wants to put it back. It’s the most racist monument I’ve ever seen.
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SecDef wants to put it back. It’s the most racist monument I’ve ever seen.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
'Cruelest, most hateful monument I've ever seen': Military historian on Confederate statue's return
A statue that celebrates the Confederacy is returning to Arlington National Cemetery on orders from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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September 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
My interview about the Arlington Confederate Monument, removed in 2023, on @npr.org @hereandnow.bsky.social
SecDef wants to put it back. It’s the most racist monument I’ve ever seen.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
SecDef wants to put it back. It’s the most racist monument I’ve ever seen.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
10 years ago, this video debuted. Death threats followed. In 1861, southern citizens seceded to protect slavery. US Army soldiers destroyed slavery, freed 4m from bondage and saved the USA. Now, the video has 35m views.
Slavery was immoral then. It’s immoral now.
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Slavery was immoral then. It’s immoral now.
www.prageru.com/videos/was-t...
Was the Civil War about Slavery? | PragerU
Colonel Ty Seidule clarifies the true causes of the Civil War, debunking myths about states' rights and slavery.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
10 years ago, this video debuted. Death threats followed. In 1861, southern citizens seceded to protect slavery. US Army soldiers destroyed slavery, freed 4m from bondage and saved the USA. Now, the video has 35m views.
Slavery was immoral then. It’s immoral now.
www.prageru.com/videos/was-t...
Slavery was immoral then. It’s immoral now.
www.prageru.com/videos/was-t...
My OpEd on SecDef ordering the return of the pro-slavery, anti-US Arlington Confederate Monument.
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Hegseth subverts Congress by ordering racist Confederate monument’s return to Arlington
The Defense Secretary has ordered the refurbishment of a 1914 Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery, which is a racist monument that celebrates white supremacy and Jim Crow, and is an…
thehill.com
August 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My OpEd on SecDef ordering the return of the pro-slavery, anti-US Arlington Confederate Monument.
thehill.com/opinion/civi...
thehill.com/opinion/civi...
First review is in for "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases." Pub date: 11/11/2025.
"A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors."
The battle over the names has only just begun...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
"A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors."
The battle over the names has only just begun...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
A PROMISE DELIVERED | Kirkus Reviews
Well-crafted portraits of the heroes whose names recently replaced those of Confederates on numerous military installations.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
First review is in for "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases." Pub date: 11/11/2025.
"A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors."
The battle over the names has only just begun...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
"A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors."
The battle over the names has only just begun...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
#RDay at #westpoint. New cadets still take a unique 1861 anti-Confederate oath. “This oath will not permit that . . . [a cadet] shall set aside his allegiance to the general Government whenever a band of traitors and rebels shall choose to set up a defiant authority.”
Here's Ike's 1911 Oath.
Here's Ike's 1911 Oath.
June 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#RDay at #westpoint. New cadets still take a unique 1861 anti-Confederate oath. “This oath will not permit that . . . [a cadet] shall set aside his allegiance to the general Government whenever a band of traitors and rebels shall choose to set up a defiant authority.”
Here's Ike's 1911 Oath.
Here's Ike's 1911 Oath.
Trump may have changed the base names back, but we will still honor the heroes!
The battle continues.
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Goodreads is giving it away.
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The battle continues.
Want a free copy of my upcoming book?
Goodreads is giving it away.
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Book giveaway for A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases by Ty Seidule Jun 16-Jul 13, 2025
Enter to win one of 25 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Jun 16-Jul 13, 2025. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 25 advance reader copies of A Promi...
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June 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Trump may have changed the base names back, but we will still honor the heroes!
The battle continues.
Want a free copy of my upcoming book?
Goodreads is giving it away.
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The battle continues.
Want a free copy of my upcoming book?
Goodreads is giving it away.
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Eisenhower wrote this note the night before D Day. Taking responsibility in case the invasion failed. “The troops … did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt, it is mine alone.”
True leadership.
True leadership.
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Eisenhower wrote this note the night before D Day. Taking responsibility in case the invasion failed. “The troops … did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt, it is mine alone.”
True leadership.
True leadership.
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@tyseidule.bsky.social I just finished read Robert E Lee ad Me. Thank you. I am taking my Texan great nephew to my state capital, Springfield Illinois this summer to visit Lincoln sites. His parents are concerned that he is not learning the full story of America at school. They may be right.
May 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
@tyseidule.bsky.social I just finished read Robert E Lee ad Me. Thank you. I am taking my Texan great nephew to my state capital, Springfield Illinois this summer to visit Lincoln sites. His parents are concerned that he is not learning the full story of America at school. They may be right.
Happy Birthday U.S. Grant. The finest soldier to ever wear a US Army uniform. Destroyed Lee’s army, freed 4m from human bondage, destroyed slavery “the cause and pretext of the rebellion,” saved democracy and the United States of America.
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
April 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy Birthday U.S. Grant. The finest soldier to ever wear a US Army uniform. Destroyed Lee’s army, freed 4m from human bondage, destroyed slavery “the cause and pretext of the rebellion,” saved democracy and the United States of America.
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
What’s the definition of a “fan”? Gives a 1-star review on Goodreads 7 months before pub date.
April 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
What’s the definition of a “fan”? Gives a 1-star review on Goodreads 7 months before pub date.
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From #AHAPerspectives in 2020: Historian and retired brigadier general @tyseidule.bsky.social explains how white supremacy and deference to "local sensibilities" created the US Army's Confederate problem. 🗃️
Named for the Enemy – AHA
A historian and retired brigadier general explains how white supremacy and deference to "local sensibilities" created the US Army's Confederate problem.
www.historians.org
April 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From #AHAPerspectives in 2020: Historian and retired brigadier general @tyseidule.bsky.social explains how white supremacy and deference to "local sensibilities" created the US Army's Confederate problem. 🗃️
Hey folks! Want a a free copy of my next book: "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases." We do tell the story of Hal and Julie Moore. Their names aren't on Fort Moore, but their legacy lives on.
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Book giveaway for A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases by Ty Seidule Mar 31-Apr 27, 2025
Enter to win one of 25 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Mar 31-Apr 27, 2025. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 25 advance reader copies of A Promi...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hey folks! Want a a free copy of my next book: "A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases." We do tell the story of Hal and Julie Moore. Their names aren't on Fort Moore, but their legacy lives on.
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@tyseidule.bsky.social's book "Robert E. Lee and Me" is excellent for many reasons. It's especially enlightening on the names of U.S. Army bases.
I am constantly recommending this book.
I am constantly recommending this book.
February 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
@tyseidule.bsky.social's book "Robert E. Lee and Me" is excellent for many reasons. It's especially enlightening on the names of U.S. Army bases.
I am constantly recommending this book.
I am constantly recommending this book.
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Our OpEd on the naming of Fort Roland Bragg. The other names honor true American heroes.
Our OpEd on the naming of Fort Roland Bragg. The other names honor true American heroes.
Opinion | Fort Bragg is back. Stop the re-renaming of Army bases there.
Hegseth upheld our most important decision: Confederates don’t merit Defense Department commemoration.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Our OpEd on the naming of Fort Roland Bragg. The other names honor true American heroes.
Our OpEd on the naming of Fort Roland Bragg. The other names honor true American heroes.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Preorder A PROMISE DELIVERED (hardcover or ebook) at bn.com from 2/5 to 2/7 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. barnesandnoble.com/membership/
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Worth remembering that the Naming Commission was inclined to replace Bragg with Medal of Honor recipient MSGT Ray Benividez, but the community -- and especially Gold Star families -- wanted the name Ft. Liberty.
Will be interested to hear Kori Schake’s opinion on this. @kschake.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Worth remembering that the Naming Commission was inclined to replace Bragg with Medal of Honor recipient MSGT Ray Benividez, but the community -- and especially Gold Star families -- wanted the name Ft. Liberty.
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Another good book about the South in the US after the Civil war is Robert E. Lee and Me. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Robert E. Lee and Me
"The narrator’s skill as an educator is evident in this production. Seidule's varied tone and pace keep listeners engaged while he describes historical eve...
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January 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Another good book about the South in the US after the Civil war is Robert E. Lee and Me. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
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Books every White Southerner should Read:
Robert E. Lee and Me outlines U.S. Army General Ty Seidule's long and complex reckoning with the Lost Cause mythology of his upbringing and education in Virginia. It outlines how he was forced to reckon with the realities of Virginia History.
#civilwar
Robert E. Lee and Me outlines U.S. Army General Ty Seidule's long and complex reckoning with the Lost Cause mythology of his upbringing and education in Virginia. It outlines how he was forced to reckon with the realities of Virginia History.
#civilwar
January 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Books every White Southerner should Read:
Robert E. Lee and Me outlines U.S. Army General Ty Seidule's long and complex reckoning with the Lost Cause mythology of his upbringing and education in Virginia. It outlines how he was forced to reckon with the realities of Virginia History.
#civilwar
Robert E. Lee and Me outlines U.S. Army General Ty Seidule's long and complex reckoning with the Lost Cause mythology of his upbringing and education in Virginia. It outlines how he was forced to reckon with the realities of Virginia History.
#civilwar
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I just gave Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause by @tyseidule.bsky.social a rare 5 star review. It was excellent.
January 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I just gave Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause by @tyseidule.bsky.social a rare 5 star review. It was excellent.
Today, Mississippi celebrates MLK and Robert E. Lee together. It’s wrong!
My OpEd.
#MLK #MLKDay
mississippitoday.org/2025/01/20/r...
My OpEd.
#MLK #MLKDay
mississippitoday.org/2025/01/20/r...
Mississippi should stop celebrating Robert E. Lee
Column: Today, Mississippi officially commemorates both Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. It's beyond time the state stops celebrating Lee, a Confederate who chose treason and human bondage ove...
mississippitoday.org
January 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today, Mississippi celebrates MLK and Robert E. Lee together. It’s wrong!
My OpEd.
#MLK #MLKDay
mississippitoday.org/2025/01/20/r...
My OpEd.
#MLK #MLKDay
mississippitoday.org/2025/01/20/r...