On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln meets with members of American Indian tribes to advise them on the matter of economic stability for their people.

Group of Indians
Circa 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln meets with members of American Indian tribes to advise them on the matter of economic stability for their people.

Group of Indians
Circa 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, the citizens of West Virginia vote on and approve a referendum which will provide for the emancipation of slaves.

Virginia/West Virginia Map
Circa 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln meets with his Cabinet to discuss Fort Sumter and how to deal with the mounting crisis.

President Lincoln and his Cabinet
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On this day in the Civil War, General Grant and President Lincoln confer at the White House.

President Lincoln
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On this day in the Civil War, General Grant prepares for the simultaneous advance of all his armies.

General Ulysses S. Grant with his horse
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