General Richard Oglesby stood in front of those who wanted him dead. ”I smell blood! I smell the blood of Union soldiers, here foully murdered by traitors to their country!”

We discuss courage in the face of the threat of harm and even death. It was said of General Oglesby, ”threats only made him more determined.” He faced his armed accusers unafraid and gave his speech on the Union and the Civil War for two hours. They dared not stop him.