Californias LittleKnown Significance in the Civil War

On Sunday, Sept, 20, at 2 P.M. at the A.K. Smiley Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. The Inland Empire Civil War Round Table's presentation will explore The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War. It will also examine California’s role in the Civil War more broadly. The discussion will examine California's military, economic, and strategic importance, as well as its vast but little-recognized contributions to and impact on the larger war effort. We will also consider the political and military conditions in California throughout the war and the California personalities, both famous and little known, who shaped the conflict in the larger arena and within California.   Kevin Phillips is a former police lieutenant who retired after 26 years of service. A decorated combat veteran with two Purple Hearts, Kevin served multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and the Balkans. Kevin possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from National University and is currently a consultant with the VIK Consulting Group, specializing in Emergency Management and Public Safety Services. A dedicated student of history, Kevin is in the process of completing his first book, “Prosperity of the Nation…Treasure of the World”: California and the Civil War, which will be available in December. Kevin is a member of the Inland Empire CWRT, Pasadena CWRT, and Orange County CWRT, the American Battlefield Trust, and the Southern California Chapter of the National Infantry Association. A resident of Riverside, California, Kevin is a proud father and doting grandfather. Used history books will be offered for sale. Proceeds go toward fundraising for the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands. For information inlandempirecwrt.org