On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under General Robert E. Lee move into Chambersburg, Pa.
Chambersburg, Pa
Circa 1864
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June 22, 1863
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June 21, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General U.S. Grant decides to extend the siege around Petersburg and cut Confederate supply lines.
Union General David Birney is ordered to seize the Weldon Railroad. General Birney dies of malaria in October 1864.
General David Birney
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June 20, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issues a proclamation declaring West Virginia as the 35th state in the Union.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
June 19, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, the USS Kearsarge under Captain John Winslow sinks the CSS Alabama under Captain Raphael Semmes, near Cherbourg, France.
During its career, the raider Alabama took 65 Federal merchant ships.
Raphael Semmes
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June 18, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General John McClernand is relieved of his corps command by General Ulysses S. Grant, due to repeated acts of insubordination.
General John McClernand
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