By University Relations
Kenneth Lyftogt, a lecturer in the history department at the , will present "The Flag of the 2nd Infantry," from 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in 115 Seerly Hall.
The lecture will discuss the Battle of Fort Donelson, which was the first great Union victory during the Civil War. The presentation will highlight how soldiers of the second Iowa Infantry went into the battle with a cloud of disgrace, but came out as heroes and were given the name "bravest of the brave."
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The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lyftogt at 319-273-3927 or ken.lyftogt@uni.edu.
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