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McLean Research Associates is dedicated to presenting little known facts about the US Navy in the Civil War, presentations on a myriad of astronomical topics,STEM workshops, and letterboxing.

In commemoration of the 160 years since the Civil War - or more appropriately in the vernacular of the day - The War of the Slaveholders' Rebellion - we are featuring a quote and picture of the day from the Naval Records

USS Rattler, one of the tinclads on the Mississippi

Mon Jul 03 1865

RADM Samuel P Lee, Mississippi Squadron, writes LT J S French, USS St. Clair from Mound City "Proceed with the St. Clair under your command to Johnsonville, Tenn., towing two barges; deliver these to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant G. W. Rogers, commanding the Kate, and return here immediately, bringing down anything he may have to send. Take the Kate's mail."

Teachers and Educators - we have several Civil War presentations covering the US Navy throughout the Civil War which include our portable museum, Submarines, and key naval and land battles. Check out our Civil War section for more details. We also have several presentations on astronomy for all age groups

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