On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declares September 5th a national day of celebration.
This proclamation is in response to the fall of Atlanta and Admiral David Farragut’s victory at Mobile Bay.
September 3, 1864
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September 2, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, General William T. Sherman’s Federal army occupies Atlanta, Georgia after several months of campaigning.
Sherman says, “Atlanta is ours, and fairly won.”
General Sherman
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September 1, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, the Battle of Chantilly, Virginia occurs with the South victorious. Union General Philip Kearney is killed during the fighting.
Philip Kearney
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August 31, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, General Hood’s Confederate army attacks the Federal army commanded by General Oliver O. Howard.
The Battle occurs near Jonesboro, Georgia, with the Confederates taking 10 times the number of casualties as Federal troops.
Oliver O. Howard
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August 30, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General John Fremont declares martial law in Missouri. Though not authorized by President Lincoln, Fremont declares all slaves to be free.
Slave Family
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