On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops burn the Brierfield Plantation in Mississippi, the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Jefferson Davis
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
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June 7, 1863
Posted: June 7, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, Brierfield Plantation, confederate, jefferson davis, Mississippi, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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June 6, 1861
Posted: June 6, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln’s cabinet makes a declaration that the federal government will pay for all war related expenses once the states have mobilized volunteers.
Lincoln’s Cabinet
(Credit: Library of Congress)
June 5, 1864
Posted: June 5, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: 1864, american civil war, american history, Battle of Piedmont, civil war, confederate, General David Hunter, On this Day in the Civil War, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Union troops under General David Hunter defeat Confederate forces at the Battle of Piedmont, Virginia.
The Confederates suffer 1,600 casualties including 1,000 prisoners.
General David Hunter
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June 4, 1864
Posted: June 4, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, after the horrific battle of Cold Harbor, both Federal and Confederate armies stay behind their entrenchments, listening to the entreaties of Union wounded.
June 3, 1864
Posted: June 3, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, the Federal army under General Grant is defeated at the Battle of Cold Harbor. In a half hour’s time 7,000 Federal troops become casualties.
General Grant states, “I regret this assault more than any one I have ever ordered.”
The Civil War Book 