The Story of Old Burnsides

Send us Fan MailNow every once in a while, history gives us a figure remembered for courage… leadership… innovation… or sacrifice. And sometimes… history remembers a man because of his sideburns.That’s right. Today we’re talking about a Civil War general whose facial hair became so famous it literally entered the English language. Somewhere along the way, General Ambrose Burnside managed to accomplish something very few people ever achieve. He turned a grooming choice into a dictionary word. I suppose that means every barber shop in America owes him a small historical plaque.So settle in as we travel back to the days of steam engines, battlefield strategy, and whiskers bold enough to survive the Civil War itself. This is Signs of Our Time, and today we discover how one man’s facial hair became an American landmark.”Support the showIf today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription.Safe Travels!