July 17, 1861

Posted: July 17, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil War
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard requests reinforcements to stop a Federal advance in Virginia.

Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston is ordered to travel with his troops to Manassas, Virginia.

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P.G.T. Beauregard

(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)

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