On this day in the Civil War, Confederate raiders under William Quantrill attack Lawrence, Kansas, killing 150 civilians and burning much of the town.
Ruins of Lawrence, Kansas
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August 21, 1863
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August 20, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Union Colonel Kit Carson starts an action against Navajo Indians in the Arizona Territory. The Indians had been attacking settlers in the territory.
Kit Carson
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August 19, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, New York Tribune Editor Horace Greeley publishes a letter in the newspaper titled “The Prayer of Twenty Millions”. In the letter Greeley criticizes President Lincoln’s stance on slavery. He states, “All attempts to put down the Rebellion and at the same time uphold its inciting cause are preposterous and futile.”
Horace Greeley
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August 18, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln fires a few test rounds using the new Spencer repeating carbine.
August 17, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, Sioux Indians in Minnesota begin a 6 week uprising due to living conditions on the reservations. When the revolt ends almost 300 whites are killed.
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
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