SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Jubal Early Today in History  Jul 11, 2009 In 1864, Confederate forces led by Gen. Jubal Early began an abortive invasion of Washington, turning back the next day. In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first incumbent chief executive to travel through the Panama Canal. (Yahoo News) Military Milestones from Melted Majesty to Early’s Raid  Jul 8, 2009 July 11, 1864: Confederate Army forces under the command of Lt. Gen. Jubal Early reach the outskirts of Washington, D.C.. Brief skirmishing follows. (Human Events Online) Column: South Scituate residents' involvement in the Civil War  May 2, 2009 His bride was Miss Lucretia Early, a niece of Confederate general Jubal Early. The marriage lasted only six months with Mr. Prouty dying in April 1907. (Norwell Mariner, MA) Back to History News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009