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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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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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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate forces defeat the Federal army at the Second Battle of Bull Run (known as Second Manassas in the South).
Stonewall Jackson’s troops, numbering 20,000, withstood 62,000 Federals until General Longstreet’s reinforcements arrived.
On this day in the Civil War, the Battle of Groveton occurs with both sides suffering many casualties. The Federal troops are commanded by General Rufus King.
General Rufus King
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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops land at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and seize control of the forts in the area.
This move is designed to stop Southern blockade runners.
Blockade Runner
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